People v. Walker CA2/8

INTRODUCTION

Kaalan Walker appeals from his judgment of conviction of sexual offenses against multiple victims, many of whom were young, aspiring models that Walker offered to photograph. On appeal, Walker argues: (1) the trial court erred in overruling a defense objection to the prosecutor’s exercise of a peremptory challenge against a Black juror; (2) the trial court erred in admitting evidence of Walker’s online search history; (3) the trial court erred in excluding proffered impeachment evidence; (4) the trial court erred in excluding proffered character evidence; (5) there was cumulative error; and (6) this court should conduct an independent review of sealed transcripts for any discoverable material under Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531 (Pitchess). Walker also asserts there are certain clerical errors in the abstract of judgment. We conclude Walker has failed to show any error requiring the reversal of his convictions. We modify the abstract of judgment to correct the clerical errors identified by Walker, and affirm the judgment as modified.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

1. Charges In an amended information, Walker was charged with six counts of…