Sticher v. State

Johnson, Judge.

Rhuel Sticher appeals from his conviction of child molestation and the denial of his motion for a new trial.

1. Sticher contends that the court erred in admitting, pursuant to OCGA § 24-3-16, hearsay evidence of statements made by the 12-year-old victim about the molestation. The evidence complained of is the testimony of a school counselor, the testimony of a Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) caseworker and two videotaped interviews of the child. Sticher’s complaint that he was denied his right to confront his accuser by such evidence is without merit because the…