People v. Wilson

Lysirick Wilson was convicted, after a jury trial, of unlawful restraint (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 10—3(a)), and attempted criminal sexual assault (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12—13(a)(1)) and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment. Wilson appeals, arguing that the prosecution improperly attempted to impeach a witness and made improper remarks during closing argument. For the reasons below, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

At trial, the victim testified that on October 24,1986, Lysirick Wilson had come to her apartment for the ostensible purpose of discussing a Halloween…