People v. Roy Edwards

Defendant, Roy Edwards, along with co-defendant Johnson, was tried for rape, MCLA 750.520; MSA 28.788, assault with intent to commit sodomy, MCLA 750.85; MSA 28.280, and assault with intent to commit gross indecency, MCLA 750.85; MSA 28.280. On November 21, 1973, a Recorder’s Court jury found defendant guilty of assault with intent to commit gross indecency.

Complainant, Geraldine Ratliff, testified she was returning from a visit with a friend at about midnight. She met two other friends and stopped to talk. Defendant and Johnson approached her, ordered her two friends to leave, and dragged…