John Ray Kidd v. State of Mississippi

CARLTON, J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. John Ray Kidd appeals the Union County Circuit Court’s denial of his motion for postconviction relief (PCR). Kidd argues that he is entitled to a vacated conviction and new trial based on the existence of new evidence. Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. On February 8, 1998, Angela Allen accused Kidd of forcibly raping and séxually assaulting her. After a trial held in June 1999, the jury found Kidd guilty of one count of sexual battery and two counts of rape. The trial court then sentenced Kidd to serve twenty-five years in the custody of the Mississippi…