State v. Hakimi

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Appelwick, J.

— Morteza Hakimi was convicted of three counts of first degree child molestation following a trial on charges that he had sexually molested two seven-year-old girls. On appeal, he argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it allowed the victims, nine years old at the time of trial, to hold a doll while testifying. He also alleges ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

FACTS

¶2 Morteza Hakimi, who babysat M.C. when she was seven years old, was charged with three counts of first degree child rape of M.C. and with two counts of first degree child molestation of…