Howard v. State

Ruffin, Judge.

Gregory B. Howard and his co-defendant, Roderick Cromartie, were both convicted of rape. Both appeal the judgment of conviction, and Cromartie appeals the denial of his motion for new trial. We affirm.

The evidence at trial revealed the following. Sophia Harper planned to visit Howard in Macon and invited the victim to accompany her. The women intended to return to their Atlanta homes later that evening. After they arrived in Macon, the women made plans to go out with Howard, his roommate and co-defendant Cromartie, and Ken Taylor, who wanted to first shower and change at his…