Testimony begins in convicted rapist’s trial for 2010 sexual assault case [Video]

AKRON, Ohio — The rape trial of Derrick Fischer continued Tuesday with opening statements and testimony from the alleged victim of a 2010 Barberton sexual assault.

A forensic nurse also testified Tuesday.

Prosecutors said Fischer was linked to the case through DNA from a sexual assault kit.

Fischer, 53, is charged with two counts of rape.

The alleged victim told jurors she was beaten, strangled and raped by Fischer at a party in September 2010. She said a knock at the door allowed her to escape from the room she was in.

The forensic nurse who conducted the alleged victim’s emergency room exam read aloud her notes.

“Sobbing while being asked questions about the assault,” she said.

She also read aloud the alleged victim’s statement.”

“He shoved me against the wall by holding me by my neck,” the alleged victim said.

Fischer’s attorney said the alleged victim was at the hospital primarily to detox from drugs.

He also noted the forensic exam could not determine with certainty whether a sexual assault occurred.

Jury …