State v. Walker

Russell Walker appeals his convictions for two counts of statutory rape. He contends the circuit court erred in instructing the jury because the verdict directors violated his right to a unanimous verdict. He also argues the court erred in admitting expert testimony about characteristics of sexual abuse victims. For reasons explained herein, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Walker's daughter, B.W., was born in August 2000. B.W. did not start living with Walker until 2009, when she and her *9brother moved into his apartment in Maryville. In 2011, B.W. and her brother moved with Walker to…