State v. Hall

Ness, Justice:

Appellant, Benjamin Allen Hall, was convicted of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, kidnapping, and four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. We affirm.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. on June 11,1981, the prosecutrix was making a phone call from a booth in front of the clubhouse of a Lexington County apartment complex. Just as she completed her call, she was knocked down from behind by appellant, who held a knife to her throat, and threatened to use it if she screamed. Appellant then walked the prosecutrix down the sidewalk and through a gate to the…