People v. Goldsmith

Defendant Jessie Goldsmith was charged with having had carnal knowledge of a female over the age of 16 years by force and against her will, contrary to MCLA § 750.520 (Stat Ann 1954 Rev § 28.788). Defendant was tried by a jury and found guilty of the crime for which he was charged. On March 5, 1968, defendant was sentenced to serve 20 to 40 years in prison.

The rape allegedly occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on November 6, 1967, in the city of Detroit. Testimony elicited from the complainant disclosed that during the course of the crime, a date had been made with defendant for the following…