State v. Atieh

Mahammed Ahamad Atieh1 appeals his conviction for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN) and assault with intent to commit third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Mahammed Ahamad Atieh owned two Subway stores in Easley, South Carolina. One of his employees (Victim) reported to the police that Atieh had touched her inappropriately on several occasions. A Pickens County grand jury indicted Atieh for ABHAN and assault with intent to commit third-degree CSC. During pretrial motions, Atieh moved to suppress the…