Opinion ID: 160936
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Evidentiary Misconduct

Text: 53 Rojem challenges the prosecutor's attempt to impugn his character by telling the jury he was not a Christian and by eliciting testimony about his sexual practices. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals found no fundamental error. Rojem, 753 P.2d at 366. This determination was reasonable. See 28 U.S.C. 2254(d)(1). 54 Rojem argues the prosecutor misled the jury by (1) having Sheriff Ferraro testify about blood in the trunk of Rojem's car; (2) stating the time of death could not be estimated and (3) implying Layla had been found with panties in her mouth. The prosecutor did not mislead the jury. Rojem's counsel questioned Sheriff Ferraro about the blood; the exact time of death cannot be established and one witness testified it appeared panties were stuffed into Layla's mouth. 55 Rojem argues the prosecutor improperly presented evidence of extramarital affairs and illegal drug use. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals determined this evidence did not affect the outcome at trial. Rojem, 753 P.2d at 366. This determination was reasonable. See 28 U.S.C. 2254(d)(1).