People v. Bibbs

After a jury trial, defendant, Earl Bibbs, was convicted of rape (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 11 — 1), armed robbery (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 18 — 2), and burglary (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 19 — 1). He was sentenced to 25 to 50 years for rape and armed robbery and 5 to 15 years for burglary, said sentences to run concurrently.

On appeal, defendant presents the following issues for review: (1) whether he was proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) whether the prosecutor’s arguments were improper and inflammatory; (3) whether the trial court abused its discretion…