Client was
accused of “homophobic” beating and robbery of a stranger
on the street. The state’s witnesses included the alleged
victim, eyewitnesses, including a citizen who received the state
police chiefs’ citizen of the year award for his participation
in this case (prior to trial).
The defense called one witness, Client. Client admitted assaulting
the alleged victim in “homophobic” and “idiotic”
response to a sexual advance, but denied any motive to rob the
victim. The alleged victim denied making any sexual advance; thus
his credibility on Client’s motive and intent to commit
robbery was called into question.
