A Man Accused of Molesting His Step-Daughter as She Slept
The problem for the jury may have been the accuser was too articulate. Her memory of the child molestation seemed super-human.
An Enlisted Man Accused of Raping his Small Niece
Questioning by the niece’s mother could have unintentionally given the niece information about sexual touching that would have enabled her to describe the child rape in ways that a six-year-old could not do on... Read More
A College Student Accused of Molesting the Son of His Mother’s Friend
During cross-examination of the son at trial the defense obtained a compelling example of the power of his imagination.
A Father Accused of Molesting His Son Years Before
The defense’s careful investigation showed the son’s girlfriend had likely influenced the development of the son’s memory.
A Father Accused of Molesting His Daughter During Visits
When interviewed by the defense, the daughter could not recount a single episode of abuse.
A Man Accused of Raping the Daughter of His Fiancée
The defense’s insistence on a thorough investigation of the girl’s father was perhaps the biggest factor in winning this case.
A Father Accused of Molesting a Girl at the Daycare His Son Attended
On cross-examination by the defense, the State’s witnesses conceded false memories are a real danger when small children report they have been molested.
A Daycare Operator Accused of Molesting a Child at the Daycare
In a second trial, the defense focused much more on the accused’s long history as a man who took good care of children.
A 14-Year-Old Accused of Molesting the Sister of a Friend
A 14-year-old boy won his child sex abuse case before trial because the defense thoroughly tested the child’s competence to testify.
A Neighbor Accused of Molesting a Child Next Door
The law enforcement interview of the alleged victim helped the defense convince a jury to acquit the accused.