People v. Zurenko

Opinion by

Judge RULAND.

Defendant, Michael Zurenko, appeals from judgments entered upon jury verdicts convicting him of one count of sexual assault on each of his two daughters. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

A physician, acting as pediatric consultant to the Department of Social Services, examined both children. During the examinations, the physician noticed physical abnormalities which suggested the occurrence of sexual abuse. The physician testified for the prosecution both with reference to the physical examination and to the statements of the children during the course of the…