State v. Terrance J.W.

Terrance W. appeals an order denying his motion for a new trial which was based on the victim's recantation of his allegation that Terrance sexually assaulted him. Terrance contends that the trial court erroneously exercised its discretion by denying his motion. Because we conclude that the trial court's finding that the recantation was not credible is not clearly erroneous, and there was insufficient corroboration to support the recantation, we affirm the order.

On March 25, 1993, Terrance was convicted of first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of thirteen contrary to §…