People v. Oganesoff

After trial before the court without a jury defendant was found guilty of (1) three counts of forcible rape and (2) kidnaping. From each of the judgments he appeals.

The evidence being viewed in the light most favorable to the People (respondent) and pursuant to the rules set forth in People v. Pianezzi, 42 Cal.App.2d 265, 269 [108 P.2d 732], the essential facts are:

At about 11:15 p. m. on August 30, 1946, Mrs. Allgood left the Vets Club in Gardena with defendant, who had offered to take her home. They entered defendant’s small truck and started driving toward Torrance. As they approached 182d…