RINGOLD, J.
Steven Lahti appeals from the judgment and sentence after a jury found him guilty of indecent liberties. We find that the trial court erred in ruling upon one issue, and reverse.
At trial, Lahti's daughter testified to a pattern of sexual abuse by him from October 1975 until October 1977. Louise Lahti, mother of the alleged victim, and wife of Steven, testified for the defense. On cross-examination, she denied expressing suspicions concerning her...
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