People v. McElroy

Defendant, Adolphus McElroy, was charged by indictment with aggravated battery. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1973, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4.) Following a jury trial, defendant was found guilty and sentenced to three to nine years’ imprisonment. Defendant appeals his conviction and sentence, contending (1) that he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) that he was not allowed to confront and cross-examine the victim concerning his alleged bias toward defendant; (3) that the State’s closing argument deprived him of a fair trial; and (4) that he is entitled to a new sentencing hearing because the…