People v. Bridges

The defendant Walter Tyler Bridges appeals his convictions for first-degree sexual assault, and first-degree kidnapping, and robbery. These convictions arose from a single incident, and sentences were imposed concurrently. We reverse the defendant’s conviction for first-degree kidnapping, and affirm the sexual assault and robbery convictions.

The victim, a Colorado Springs school teacher, worked until about 7:30 p.m. on October 1, 1976. As she left the school building and walked to her car parked at the curb along the school grounds, she saw the defendant standing near the building and then…