Bellot Doucoure v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed three rape convictions and a life sentence because the victim’s firsthand testimony, standing alone, was substantial evidence supporting the verdicts. It also held that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion by allowing limited hearsay testimony after the defense opened the door to the subject and the court tightly restricted the testimony. The court found no prejudicial error in its required review of adverse rulings.