“On the facts of this case, we conclude that because Smith placed his intent at issue by claiming that his actions were accidental and not done with sexual intent, the trial court properly admitted evidence of the prior sexual-assault allegations.”

Justice DeWine, opinion of the Court

On September 22, 2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio

Update: On September 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case.  Read the analysis here.

“Are we arguing about the facts of this case or are you asking for a complete bar?”

Justice French, to the Assistant Public Defender

“You can disagree, but I am going to have

Update: On September 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case.  Read the analysis here.

Read an analysis of the oral argument here.

On January 29, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. Michael Smith, 2018-1831. At