People v. Ross

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GOLDBERG

delivered the opinion of the court:

After a jury trial, John Ross (defendant) was convicted of rape (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 11—1) and indecent liberties with a child (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 11—4(a)(1)). Defendant was sentenced to 75 to 225 years.

Defendant appeals. He contends the court improperly denied his motion to suppress photographic identifications, claiming his photograph was taken following an illegal arrest; the prosecutor’s closing argument was prejudicial and the indecent liberties conviction should be vacated in view of the rape…