Appellant, John Taylor, underwent trial in February 1982 on charges of simple assault and rape. The jury could not reach a verdict and a mistrial was declared. Prior to retrial, a written motion was presented, seeking permission to introduce evidence of the rape victim's past conduct. The motion was refused, appellant was again tried before a jury and found guilty on both charges. In early 1983, he...
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