State v. Cox

Harwell, Justice:

Appellant Kenneth Cox appeals his conviction for criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. See, § 16-3-653, S. C. Code Ann. (1976). We affirm.

Appellant was acquainted with the boyfriend of the State’s prosecuting witness. In the night of the incident, appellant negotiated a ride with the prosecuting witness and her boyfriend to a club. When the prosecuting witness later left the club, appellant forced his way into her car and drove off with her. Sometime later he parked and then committed the sexual battery. Appellant then forced her to accompany him on a search for…