State v. Rogers

HEARN, C.J.:

Heyward Leon Rogers was convicted of two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, assault and battery with intent to kill, kidnapping, and strong arm robbery. On appeal, Rogers argues the court erred by (1) allowing the solicitor to ask leading questions during the deaf victim’s direct examination, (2) allowing the victim’s son to serve as her interpreter during cross-examination, (3) failing to grant Rogers’ motion for a mistrial after learning that six jurors were exposed to a newspaper article about the trial, (4) admitting a purse into evidence before the victim…