People v. Parker

(for reversal). This is an appeal from an affirmance of defendant’s conviction of armed robbery and first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Complainant testified that someone sprayed a substance into her face as she was getting out of her car in a Detroit parking lot. Her assailant told her that he would stab her with a knife if she did not keep quiet. A struggle ensued in the car, and the assailant took $12 from her wallet. He then directed her to drive from the scene, and they stopped at a deserted location. After a further struggle, during which she was…