Teen witness describes repeated sexual contact and inconsistent earlier disclosures during Rodriguez trial

Emily Rodriguez, a witness for the state, testified in detail about alleged sexual contact by her father during a hearing in the criminal case State of Texas v. Alexander Rodriguez.

In direct and cross-examination, Emily described episodes she told investigators involved unwanted touching and, at times, actions she said forced her to touch the defendant. "I have my own memories," she told the court when asked whether her testimony reflected her recollection. Prosecutors asked about her statements to the District Attorney's Office and to forensic interviewers at ChildSafe; she confirmed telling investigators that some incidents happened during camping trips and…