State v. Edwards

Justice KITTREDGE:

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the court of appeals opinion affirming the admission of witness intimidation evidence. State v. Edwards, 373 S.C. 230, 644 S.E.2d 66 (Ct.App.2007). 1 We affirm as modified. We adhere to this Court’s jurisprudence and hold that a trial court may admit evidence of witness intimidation when the defendant is established as the source of the intimidation.

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A jury found Daniel Edwards, Jr., guilty on three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, second degree, and he was sentenced to prison. The minor was his step-daughter. The…