Summary
The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction. It also ordered a new trial. The court stated that evidence of PTSD and conversion disorder can support a victim's testimony. However, this evidence cannot be used to prove that a sexual assault actually happened.
Summary
The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction and sent the case back for a new trial. The Court decided that evidence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and conversion disorder can support a victim's testimony. However, this type of evidence cannot be used as proof that a sexual assault actually took place.
Summary
The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction and sent the case back for a new trial. The Court ruled that evidence of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and conversion disorder can support a victim's testimony. However, this type of evidence cannot be used to prove that a sexual assault actually took place.
Summary
The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction. The court said that evidence about PTSD and conversion disorder can support what a victim says. However, this evidence cannot be used to prove that a sexual assault actually happened. The court ordered a new trial for the case.