People v. Reid

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lewis L. Douglass, J.

This is a motion by the People for an order allowing the People to introduce expert testimony on the psychological response of rape victims known as “Rape Trauma Syndrome.”

This case arises out of an alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl. The complainant and defendant, age 38, are neighbors in the same apartment building. Complainant lives with her family. Defendant shares an apartment with his girlfriend. The complainant would often visit the defendant’s apartment to babysit or play with the girlfriend’s children. It is alleged that on one of these…