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Nov 22, 2000 criminal law rape with homicide evidence witness credibility conspiracy deaf-mute witness

Proving Guilt in Rape-Slay Cases: Credibility of Deaf-Mute Witnesses and Conspiracy

The Supreme Court affirms rape-slay convictions based on a deaf-mute eyewitness's testimony, and clarifies the rules on witness credibility and conspiracy.