State v. Curry

During appellee’s trial, the trial judge admitted, over appellee’s objection, evidence that on December 22, 1972, appellee molested an eleven-year-old girl. In admitting such evidence, the trial judge purported to rely on R. C. 2945.59. The admission of this evidence formed the basis for appellee’s sole assignment of error in the Court of Appeals. That court held that the evidence was both inadmissible and highly prejudicial to appellee’s case, and therefore its admission warranted a reversal and remand. This court agrees with the Court of Appeals, and hence affirms its judgment.

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