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Man hopes Illinois Supreme Court will reverse sexual assault conviction over 'unreliable evidence' used during trial

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Man hopes Illinois Supreme Court will reverse sexual assault conviction over 'unreliable evidence' used during trial

Man hopes Illinois Supreme Court will reverse sexual assault conviction over 'unreliable evidence' used during trial

Sidney Butler argues his half sister's victim sensitive interview should not have been used during trial after she could not recall any incidents of sexual assault during cross examination.

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