State v. Manson

Originally charged with molestation of a juvenile under the age of 13, Justin A. Manson was found guilty of indecent behavior with a juvenile under the age of 13 and sentenced to 22 years at hard labor, including two years without benefits. He now appeals his conviction and sentence. For the reasons expressed, we affirm.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

In April 2015, the 12-year-old victim, LA, told her mother, BA, that the 23-year-old Manson had been touching her inappropriately. Manson was the son of BA's live-in boyfriend, and had lived in the house with LA, BA and other relatives for years; LA…