Questão jurídica principal
Whether the refusal of direct or video confrontation with the victim violated the defendant's confrontation rights and right to be heard.
Decisão extraída
The defendant had sufficient opportunity to challenge the victim's statements through counsel, and protective measures for the traumatized victim justified отказ of direct confrontation; the request for video confrontation could be rejected, especially as it was raised only on appeal.
Fundamentação extraída
Victims of sexual offenses may be protected from confrontation when defense rights can otherwise be safeguarded. Counsel was present at earlier hearings and could ask follow-up questions. The defendant did not object to the lack of video transmission in the trial court, which offended good faith.