Worthy v. State

Banke, Chief Judge.

The appellant, Willie James Worthy, and his wife, Linda C. Worthy, were jointly indicted but separately tried for the offenses of armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The appellant was convicted on both counts, while his wife, who was tried later, was acquitted. The appellant filed this appeal from the denial of his motion for new trial.

The victim testified that as he was leaving the Ladies Galore nightclub in Atlanta at approximately 9:00 p.m. on May 11, 1985, a woman, whom he later identified as Mrs. Worthy, approached his car and…