Abernathy v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Robert Abernathy appeals his conviction of child molestation of his daughter. He complains that he was denied the right to interview the child before trial. He also contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of trial counsel. We find no error and affirm.

The molestation became known to school authorities after the victim informed her boyfriend of the abuse. Although she recanted her accusations against Abernathy after being removed from her home and placed in foster…