United States v. Hayward
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
359 F.3d 631 (2004)
- Written by Serena Lipski, JD
Facts
Scott Hayward (defendant) was a cheerleading coach who was at a cheerleading competition with his minor students when he attempted to engage in sexual activity with one of his students. At Hayward’s trial, the prosecution put forth the expert testimony of behavioral-scientist Kenneth Lanning. Mr. Lanning testified to a specific pattern of activity common to child molesters to find and seduce their victims. Although the court ruled that Mr. Lanning could testify to the pattern of activity over Hayward’s objection, he could not apply his testimony to Hayward. Following his conviction, Hayward appealed, arguing among other things that the trial court erred in admitting Mr. Lanning’s testimony.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Garth, J.)
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