People v. Holmes

(Court opinion corrected 5/15/18.) Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor. Minor, and her minor brother, testified that Defendant (who was their stepfather) fondled minor's breasts. Evidence of Defendant's intent was not closely balanced. Both minors testified to Defendant's prior incident of inappropriate contact with minor. Jury could reasonably and readily infer from evidence, even without police officer's testimony, that Defendant had touched minor's breasts for purpose of sexual gratification or arousal. (CARTER and McDADE, concurring.)