People v. Shivers

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SIMKINS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant-appeHant Roy Shivers was tried before a jury in the circuit court of Champaign County, and convicted of the crime of rape. He was sentenced to a term of 5 to 15 years in the penitentiary. He contends that his guilt was not established beyond a reasonable doubt. The victim’s roommate was in a room adjoining, with the door closed. She heard the struggle, heard the victim shout for help and promptly called the police. She subsequently heard the victim yelling “Stop it. You’re choking me. * * * I can’t breath * * * Don’t…