State v. Wright

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

This is a direct appeal from defendant Mary Ann

Wright’s conviction of rape. Wright argues that there was insufficient evidence to convict her of rape by force or fear and that the district court erred in admitting evidence under K.S.A. 60-455.

Factual and Procedural Background

Wright provided massages out of her home. She was primarily self-taught, learning with the aid of books and videos from the library. Wright’s clients included J.L., age 21.

On the day the rape allegation arose, J.L. arrived at Wright’s home for a massage. Wright asked J.L.…