People v. Reed CA1/3

BACKGROUND

Jane Doe was sexually molested by her uncle, defendant Rickey Reed, on two separate dates in 2008. The first incident occurred at Reed’s father’s home on Bonnie Lane when Jane was 13 years old. Reed told Jane’s grandmother (his mother) that he was taking Jane to visit her cousin, but instead took her to Bonnie Lane. When they got to the house, Reed asked Jane if she had ever consumed alcohol and she said no. Reed gave her a wine cooler and had her try another alcoholic “ice” beverage. They were watching TV and Reed put in a DVD that Jane described as a “porno.” Reed then put a sheet down on the floor in front of the couch and asked Jane if she wanted a massage. Jane lied down on the sheet on her stomach and Reed began to massage her. Jane began to feel uncomfortable and she was dizzy from the wine coolers. Reed then put his hands under Jane’s bra on the front of her chest causing Jane to “jump” and get up. Reed said he was sorry and it would never happen again. Jane told him that she wanted to go home. Jane did not tell her grandmother about the incident because she was afraid her grandmother would be mad at her. The second incident occurred several weeks later. Jane’s…