United States v. Ureta

Appellant was convicted of child sexual abuse solely on the basis of out of court statements of sexual abuse made by his 13 year old daughter. The central issue is whether the admission of the hearsay statements unfairly infringed upon appellant’s right under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution to confront his accuser. Appellant argues that hearsay evidence was erroneously admitted into evidence and his conviction should be set aside. I agree.

Over defense objections, the military judge allowed statements made by appellant’s daughter to the OSI and to Dr. Boos, a…