SIKORA, J.
A District Court jury convicted the defendant, Paul J. Thibeault, of three counts of indecent assault and battery upon a child under the age of fourteen, G. L. c. 265, § 13B. On appeal he challenges the trial judge's rulings upon questions of first complaint witness status and victim competency, and the judge's refusal to hold a "taint hearing" on alleged improper coaching or influence of the victim's testimony. He claims further on direct appeal that...
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