SANDERS, Chief Justice.
Herbert Joseph was convicted of aggravated rape, a violation of LSA-R.S. 14:42, and sentenced to life imprisonment. He now appeals his conviction and sentence, relying upon a single bill of exceptions.
The bill was reserved when, at the trial, a witness for the state was shown certain items of clothing and, in response to the State's questions, identified them as those worn by the rape victim. The objection raised by the defense and...
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