Government of the Virgin Islands v. Morris
District Court, Virgin Islands
1Opinion of the Court
*136OPINION OF THE COURT
2Per curiam 1
Markey Ariel Morris ["Morris" or "appellant"] was convicted of the aggravated rape of a six-year-old girl pursuant to V.I. Code Ann., tit. 14 § 1700(a)(1), and now raises the following issues on appeal:
1. Whether the evidence presented was insufficient to establish the charge, entitling appellant to acquittal as a matter of law.
2. Whether the trial court improperly admitted testimony of statements made by the victim to an aunt and the examining physician.
For the reasons stated below, appellant's conviction will be affirmed.
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