MITCHELL, Justice.
The defendant contends on appeal that he is entitled to a new trial because the trial court denied his request to inquire into possible exposure of the jury to prejudicial newspaper reports. He also contends he is entitled to a new trial because the trial court erroneously failed to instruct the jury to consider a verdict of second degree rape. We find no prejudicial error in the defendant's trial and reject both contentions.
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