Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of 2 minors who were members of the musical group which he founded and of which he was manager. Evidence shows that Defendants conduct toward victims was part of his grander scheme to use his position as manager to engage in sex acts with teenagers who joined the group hoping for a successful music career. No error in joining the charges against the Defendant as to his various sexual acts with each victim. Court properly allowed each victim's testimony in each other's cases to show motive, intent, knowledge, and propensity. No abuse of discretion in admission of evidence as to other incidents that occurred after the charged offenses. (MIKVA and ODEN JOHNSON, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Sexual Assault