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Appeals Court Weighs Admission of Out‑of‑State 'Other Acts' Evidence and Indictment Amendment in Christopher Eaton Appeal
Summary
Chief Justice Amy Blake and Justices Peter Sachs and Andrew D'Angelo heard argument in Commonwealth v. Christopher Eaton, docket number 24P779, about the admission of other‑act evidence from Connecticut and whether a trial‑stage amendment to the indictment prejudiced the defense.
The Massachusetts Appeals Court panel of Chief Justice Amy Blake, Justice Peter Sachs and Justice Andrew D'Angelo heard argument in Commonwealth v. Christopher Eaton, docket number 24P779, a partially impounded appeal that centers on (1) admission of other‑act (prior bad‑act) evidence, including out‑of‑state conduct, and (2) whether an amendment to the indictment during trial prejudiced the defense.
Scott Gleason, representing Christopher Eaton, asked the panel to reverse or remand on the ground that testimony about incidents in Connecticut—including what defense described as “spooning” involving an adult and a child—was highly prejudicial and that the trial court’s rulings permitted cascades of…
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