State v. York

Brian William York appeals his jury conviction of second degree rape in violation of RCW 9A.44-.050(l)(a). York was charged by an amended information with three counts of second degree rape, one count of attempted second degree rape, and one count of indecent liberties. Count 5, alleging second degree rape, was severed for trial upon the parties' agreement. Upon the denial of York's pretrial motion to sever the remaining counts, trial was held on these four counts, in each of which the alleged victim was a female student at Lynnwood Beauty College (LBC), where York was an instructor.

Count 1,…