State v. Heath

The assault occurred after the victim left a bar in Newport and was sitting along the shore of Lake Memphremagog. Her attackers pulled her to the ground and one penetrated her vagina with his penis. The assault was discontinued because of an approaching vehicle. After showering at the home of a friend, the victim reported the assault to the police. An examination of the victim was done at North Country Hospital. Bodily fluids and hair samples were taken for laboratory analysis. Also taken were the clothes she was wearing at the time of the assault. Examination of the victim’s underpants…