People v. Taylor

Defendant, Blair R. Taylor, was convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. 720 ILCS 5/12 — 16(d) (West 1994). He appeals, claiming that: (1) he was not proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt; (2) the court erred in allowing testimony regarding the contents of a missing videotape; (3) the jury instructions were inadequate; and (4) the court erred in limiting his cross-examination of a witness. We affirm.

FACTS

Testimony of Ann Spengler: Spengler testified that she attended a party at defendant’s residence on November 23, 1996. She was 14 years old at that time. Ultimately, everyone left the…