Harris v. State

The appellant, Moses Harris, was indicted for the offense of sexual abuse in the first degree, in violation of § 13A-6-66,Code of Alabama (1975). The defense counsel filed a motion for change of venue, which was formally argued and then denied by the trial court. The appellant was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary of the State of Alabama.

The appellant was a black male school teacher who allegedly sexually abused Connie Henderson, an eight year old, Caucasian, female student. Connie Henderson claims that the appellant had kissed her in the mouth and had fondled her…