People v. Butler

The defendants, Derrick Butler and Phillip Butler, brothers, were found guilty in a bench trial of armed robbery and attempt rape. They were each sentenced to concurrent terms of 4 to 5 years for armed robbery and 1 to 3 years for attempt rape.

The complainant testified to her ample opportunity to observe the defendants immediately prior to and during the assault. She went to a store at 75th and Essex in Chicago, a block from her home, about 10 p.m. on May 15,1973. Approaching the store she observed defendants, whom she had never seen before, standing in front of the doorway. She again passed…