MARYLAND V. CRAIG
497 U.S. 836 (1990)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a review of the reversal of convictions for child abuse and
sexual offenses against a child.
FACTS: Craig (D) operated a preschool. D was accused of sexually molesting a six-year-old
(Etze). The trial judge, citing a state law, allowed Etze to testify via closed-circuit
television. The judge ruled that live testimony in front of D would endanger Etze's
psychological well-being. Etze testified from another room, in front of P and defense
counsel. The court and jury viewed the testimony on a video monitor. D was convicted. The
Maryland Court of Appeals reversed, holding that the procedure used violated the Sixth
Amendment's Confrontation Clause. The Supreme Court granted certiorari.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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