LOGAN, Circuit Judge.
The government's appeal of a pretrial order in this child sexual abuse case raises difficult problems involving the marital communications privilege. The district court granted a defense motion to prevent defendant's wife from testifying about a physical act by her husband which signifies his interest in initiating sexual intercourse. We resolve the appeal by adopting an exception to the privilege for crimes committed against a minor relative...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.