State v. Turner

This is an appeal from a judgment convicting Tony M. Turner of three counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child and from an order denying postconviction relief. Turner asserts that because two jurors were hearing impaired and did not hear some of the testimony of two children, he was denied the right to an impartial jury and the right to a unanimous jury verdict. We agree with Turner's asser tion and, therefore, reverse on two of the counts and remand for a new trial.

Sandra T. was eight years old at the time of the incidents giving rise to this prosecution, 2 and Michelle G. was ten.…