NORTHCUTT, Chief Judge.
Walter Wessel was convicted of two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation. Of the points raised in his appeal, we find merit in one—that the trial court erred by admitting evidence regarding Wessel's sexual orientation. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for a new trial.
Wessel was charged based on allegations that he inappropriately touched his two young grandsons during bath time and while tickling them. At trial, and over...
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