People v. Johnson

Staley, Jr., J. (dissenting).

We find no error sufficient to require a new trial.

Defendant was indicted and charged with the crime of rape in the first degree, two counts, committed upon a 17-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old girl. At the trial the 17-year-old complainant testified that defendant had sexual relations with her in the month of January, 1969 when she was 15 years old; that, in the same month, defendant had assaulted her; and that, in the month of June, 1969 defendant had again assaulted her.

Defendant now contends that the admission of this evidence of prior criminal acts over his…