Pittman v. State

LEE, C.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. A Marion County Circuit Court jury convicted Derek Scott Pittman of statutory rape in violation of Mississippi Code Anno*601tated section 97-3-65(l)(a) (Supp.2002). Pittman now appeals, arguing (1) the trial court erred by allowing hearsay statements during the testimony of Nurse Tan-ga Stuart; (2) the trial court erred by allowing hearsay statements during the testimony of Officer Adrien Fortenberry; and (8) the verdict is contrary to the sufficiency and weight of the evidence.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On October 19, 2004, Rebecca1 entered her daughter’s…