People v. Vaughn

In this case we are asked to consider whether inconsistent verdicts, one of which is an acquittal, require reversal of the conviction. We hold that they do not.

As the complainant was standing on the street trying to hail a taxicab, defendant allegedly approached her, grabbed her arm and pointed a gun at her stomach. The complainant professed some knowledge of guns and identified the one in question as a revolver.

Defendant testified that he wanted to buy some joints, walked up to the complainant and asked if she had anything to sell. When she told him to get away, he replied, "Oh, bitch, I…