People v. Fortin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Paul E. Kowtna, J.

This case involves an indictment charging the defendant with sodomy in the first degree, sodomy in the second degree, attempted rape in the first degree, attempted rape in the *11second degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and sexual abuse in the first degree arising out of an alleged incident between the defendant and a 13-year-old girl who is the defendant’s wife’s niece.

The defense has sought to introduce testimony as part of its case regarding a psychological syndrome called Parental Alienation Syndrome. Since Parental Alienation Syndrome has…