People v. Moore

Willie Bell Moore was convicted by a jury of taking indecent liberties with a 14-year-old boy, MCLA § 750.336 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.568). Following sentencing, defendant appeals of right urging his conviction be reversed because of a claimed series of errors which he asserts had the cumulative effect of creating a miscarriage of justice.

On January 16, 1969, the 14-year-old boy went to swimming practice at the Jackson YMCA. After practice, he telephoned his home requesting a ride. He waited about 45 minutes and then started to walk home. On the way, he claimed, defendant offered him a ride…