State v. Wightman, Ca2006-12-045 (1-14-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Bruce Wightman, appeals his conviction in the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas for kidnapping with the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.

{¶ 2} In June 2006, appellant was indicted on one count of kidnapping with the purpose of engaging in sexual activity in violation of R.C.2905.01(A)(4). A jury trial revealed the following facts:

{¶ 3} On the morning of May 29, 2006, the victim, who was 11 years old at the time, ran into appellant near her baby-sitter's house and asked appellant if his daughter was home. Appellant replied she was, and the victim ran…