OLDEN V. KENTUCKY
488 U.S. 227 (1988)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This is an appeal from a conviction for kidnapping, rape, and sodomy.
FACTS: Harris (D) was charged with raping Matthews. He allegedly met Matthews in a bar,
induced her to go outside and get into his car, drove her to another location where he raped
her, and then drove her to a dump, where he raped her again. At Matthews' request, D then
dropped her near Russell's home. Russell was D's half-brother, and Matthews had been on her
way to see him when the incident occurred. At trial, D's defense was consent. Additionally,
he attempted to impeach Matthews' testimony by offering evidence that, at the time of the
incident, Matthews and Russell were involved in an extramarital relationship, although both
were married to others. At the time of trial, each had separated from their respective
spouses and were cohabiting. D argued that the evidence was necessary to establish Matthews'
motive to lie to protect her relationship with Russell. The court refused to admit the
testimony, finding that it could create extreme prejudice toward Matthews, since she was
white and Russell was black. The court specifically found that the evidence was not barred
by the state's rape shield law.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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