State v. Alexander

Robert Lamone Alexander appeals his judgment for two counts of first degree rape of a child. He challenges the admissibility of the alleged victim's out-of-court statements under the "fact of the complaint" doctrine and other hearsay exceptions, the trial court's failure to grant a mistrial on the ground of prosecutorial misconduct, and the sufficiency of the evidence. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

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Facts

Alexander was charged with two counts of rape committed on 9-year-old M during the period of May 1, 1989, to June 1, 1989. M's mother, ”S", and Alexander lived together for 4 years.…