Case Dismissed
Bakke Gets "Tainted" Sex Assault Case Dismissed
Client is accused of sexually assaulting daughter of family friend that
he was babysitting. Bakke files motion to dismiss on ground that girl's
testimony is inadmissible because it has been altered ("tainted")
by improper interviewing procedures. Prosecutor's own expert agrees
with Bakke. For only the second time in Hawaii history, the case is dismissed
because of illegally "tainted" evidence.