State v. Whitfield

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 4205

Syllabus

R.C. 2907.02(A)(2) rape sufficiency of the evidence manifest weight of the evidence. Appellant's rape conviction under R.C. 2907.02(A)(2) is supported by sufficient evidence where the victim testified that appellant forced her onto his lap, tried to kiss her while she resisted, laid her down on the floor, pulled her pants down, and raped her while she verbally and physically resisted. Appellant's rape conviction is not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Although the victim could not remember some of the details regarding her prior interactions with appellant, which, at the time of trial, were five years prior, she was detailed about the rape.