People v. Rankin

Defendant Bruce Rankin appeals from his conviction for rape and aggravated battery following a jury trial. In this appeal he questions the verdict upon two grounds: failure to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt; and failure to appropriately consider his alibi defense.

For the reasons hereinafter stated, we affirm.

Cereta Tammara Adams (hereinafter “complainant”), a 15-year-old high school student, testified that on the evening of May 26,1976, she was at home, 3040 W. Cullerton Avenue, in Chicago, with her mother, Eileen Adams, her sisters Jodette and Margaret, her brother-in-law Walter…