Edward Darnell Rogers v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court held that substantial evidence supported Rogers's three rape convictions because each victim's testimony independently established the corresponding offense and was reinforced by consistent testimony and corroboration. It also held that the circuit court improperly barred impeachment of LW with her theft conviction, but affirmed because the error was harmless in light of the overwhelming evidence and slight prejudice. Justice Womack concurred while urging reconsideration of treating theft as categorically involving dishonesty; Justices Baker and Hart dissented and would have ordered a new trial.