Opinion ID: 2222984
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Heading: There remains the question whether there is sufficient evidence to establish penetration giving the hearsay testimony admitted without objection full probative value.

Text: In a prosecution for sodomy the State must prove penetration, but it may be proved by circumstantial as well as by direct evidence. State v. Gage, 139 Iowa 401, 404, 116 N.W. 596, 597. Our review of the record and transcript of the evidence taken at trial leads us to conclude there was sufficient circumstantial evidence to submit the question of penetration to the jury. Defendant made no objection to the court's instructions bearing on this issue. The jury by its verdict had to find actual penetration. Defendant's assignment in this respect is without merit. The case is thereforeaffirmed. Affirmed.