Opinion ID: 2514669
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Heading: Dr. Tan-Salle's examination

Text: Kassebeer called Dr. Tan-Salle to testify regarding her examination of the complainant at Kapiolani Medical Center on April 10, 2004. Dr. Tan-Salle performed a medical exam, as well as a forensic exam, in order to search for evidence of sexual assault. Dr. Tan-Salle recalled that the complainant appeared very shaken and very disheveled at the examination. She also noted in her report that the complainant appeared fearful, anxious, and frightened. Dr. Tan-Salle testified to the contents of the report she prepared, which indicated, inter alia, that: (1) the complainant stated that she had not been fondled; (2) the complainant reported that she had received blows to the forearm or neck and indicated that she had been grabbed on the arm and neck; (3) Dr. Tan-Salle did not find any injuries to the complainant's neck; (4) the complainant was experiencing vaginal discharge and bleeding; (5) the vaginal bleeding may have been related to her recent menstrual period; (6) the complainant experienced pain in her chin, inner arm, and inner thigh; and (7) the complainant had bruises on her eye, inner thigh, and back, as well as a cut on her lip. Dr. Tan-Salle performed a pelvic examination of the complainant's genitals, which did not reveal any abnormal lesions, trauma, or bruising. On cross-examination by the prosecution, Dr. Tan-Salle explained that it is not uncommon for there to be no trauma to the vagina in a sexual assault case.