PER CURIAM.
Appellant William Lima, III appeals his conviction for rape in the first degree, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) § 707-730. He contends there was not substantial evidence to support the jury's conclusion of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. We agree and reverse.
The government's evidence at trial established the following: On April 1, 1979, at approximately 4:00 p.m., 14-year-old Stacey South asked appellant, the husband or ex-husband...
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