State v. Gorman

OPINION

AMUNDSON, Judge.

Michael Gorman appeals from a judgment of conviction and sentence for second degree felony murder. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Michael Gorman was convicted of second degree felony murder and first degree manslaughter in the death of Willie Thomas on October 16, 1993. Thomas died of brain injuries suffered when his head struck the floor of Born’s Bar. Gorman, who had lost his wallet earlier in the evening and “frisked” a number of the bar patrons, including Thomas, admitted that he swung at Thomas and may have struck him with his fist.

Dr. Michael McGee, who performed an…