David E. Walker v. Jon E. Litscher

BAUER, Circuit Judge.

This habeas corpus appeal arises from David Walker’s February 1998 conviction for kidnapping and first-degree sexual assault while armed. Walker claims that his Sixth Amendment right to confront the witnesses against him was violated by the exclusion of evidence reflecting the complainant’s motive to falsely accuse him of sexual assault. He also advances an ineffective assistance of counsel claim. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, seconded by the district court, rejected his arguments and denied his petition. We affirm.

I. Background

A. Trial and Conviction

Lorinda S., the…