State v. M. Stutzman

¶1 Michael Stutzman appeals his conviction of sexual assault against R.W., the eight-year-old daughter of Stutzman’s former girlfriend, Angela. The jury acquitted Stutzman of a separate charge against K.W., R.W.’s twin sister. The court later denied Stutzman’s motion for a new trial and sentenced him to prison.

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:

1. Whether the prosecutor violated Stutzman’s right to a fair trial by telling the jury in closing argument that, in order to find Stutzman not guilty, it would have to conclude that R.W. andK.W. had lied during their testimony;

2. Whether the…