TURNAGE, Presiding Judge.
Charles M. Stutts was found guilty by a jury of one count of rape and two counts of sodomy. By its verdict the jury assessed punishment at 100 years on each count. Pursuant to section 558.026.1, RSMo 1984 Cum.Supp., the court imposed consecutive sentences of 100 years on each of the three counts.
Stutts contends he is entitled to a new trial because of improper final argument that led the jury to minimize its role in sentencing. Reversed...
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