State v. Seevanhsa

OXBERGER, Chief Justice.

Chareun Seevanhsa appeals his conviction, following a jury trial, of incest in violation of Iowa Code section 726.2 (1987). He contends the district court erred in: (1) admitting expert testimony concerning the child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome, and (2) admitting testimony of prior sexual acts.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

The State charged Seevanhsa with three counts of third-degree sexual abuse and one count of incest. The charges arose from four alleged incidents of incestuous behavior with his daughter, B.S., occurring between late 1987 and May 13,…