State v. McDaniel

Connor, Judge:

Jerome H. McDaniel appeals his conviction for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, strong-armed robbery, kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct, and burglary first degree. The only issue on appeal is whether the trial judge erred in allowing certain portions of the solicitor’s closing argument. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Zhordera “Raquel” Cannon, the victim, testified McDaniel came to her apartment shortly after midnight on August 2, 1992. Cannon was tending her 10-week-old infant after working the four to midnight shift at a private security company. Her…