State v. Cardell

SILAK, Justice.

This case involves an appeal by James Cardell (Cardell), a masseur, from a conviction for sexual battery of a minor child sixteen or seventeen years of age, Idaho Code § 18-1508A(l)(c). The district court ruled that the testimony of adult massage clients was admissible. Additionally, the district court allowed an excluded witness, who was present during parts of the trial, to testify. We affirm the decision of the district court.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Appellant Cardell was a masseur. The victim, R.S., went to Cardell for a massage and reported sexual battery by…