MILLER, Justice.
Defendant appeals his conviction for sexual contact with a child under sixteen years of age. He claims the trial court erred in admitting hearsay testimony of a social worker and a baby-sitter, absent the testimony of the child or a determination of her availability. We agree and reverse and remand for a new trial.
Because this case is remanded, and considering the sensitive nature of the alleged offense, a detailed recitation of the facts...
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