Saglimbeni V. State

This case, involving indecency with a child, raises an issue of cross-examination. The case revolves around the testimony of the child, who stated the indecency occurred, and the defendant, who denied it. The State presented evidence that the victim had certain behavioral problems since the event and argued that the problems substantiated that the indecency had occurred. The defendant attempted to cross-examine the victim about another traumatic event he had experienced: the sexual assault of his younger sister by his cousin. This event occurred during the same time period. The cross-examination was not allowed, and thus, this appeal.