Heard May 2, 1989.
Decided Oct. 16, 1989.
CHANDLER, Justice:
Appellant Richard Barrett (Barrett) was convicted of criminal sexual conduct upon his eleven-year-old step-daughter (Victim). We reverse and remand.
Prior to Victim's testifying at trial, the State presented Blanche Thomas, a DSS social worker, as a witness. Over Barrett's objection, Thomas was allowed to testify to the details of what Victim had told her concerning the incident....
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