State v. White

Defendant appeals his conviction for sexual abuse in the first degree. ORS 163.427. He assigns error to the denial of three motions for mistrial. We affirm.

The victim was an 11-year-old girl who, in April, 1989, was visiting her mother’s home. While sleeping in a room with a female friend and a female cousin, the victim was awakened by defendant, a distant relative then living in the home. Smelling strongly of alcohol, defendant placed his mouth on the victim’s breast. He told the victim that he would buy her a horse if she did not report the incident. When the victim responded that defendant…