State v. Ricker

[¶ 1] Erlon Ricker appeals from the judgment entered in the Superior Court (Kennebec County, Marden, J.) following a jury verdict finding him guilty of three counts of unlawful sexual contact (Class C), 17-A M.R.S.A. § 255 (Supp.2000), and three counts of gross sexual assault (Class A), 17-A M.R.S.A. § 253 (Supp.2000). Ricker argues that the court erred in excluding certain character evidence and in admitting prior consistent statements of the victim. Ricker also appeals his sentence contending that the court improperly considered hearsay and gossip contained in the presentence report. We…