State v. Elliott, 2007ap070044 (10-30-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-Appellant Bruce Elliott appeals his conviction for three counts of Gross Sexual Imposition, in violation of R.C. 2907.05.

{¶ 2} A minor, under the age of thirteen, reported sexual abuse by Appellant, her great-uncle, to a representative of the Coshocton Department of Job and Family Services. The abuse occurred at Appellant's residence in Tuscarawas County.

{¶ 3} On December 14, 2005, the Tuscarawas Grand Jury indicted Appellant on eight counts of Rape in violation of R.C. 2907.02, all felonies of the first degree, and two counts of Gross Sexual Imposition in violation of…