What are the rules of review in the context of a sexual assault case?

In United States v. Ramos, 558 F.2d 545 (9th Cir.1977), we described the analytical approach to be taken in reviewing verdicts for sufficiency of the evidence:

First, the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the government; and second, the reviewing court must respect the exclusive province of the jury to determine the credibility of witnesses, resolve evidentiary conflicts, and draw reasonable inferences from proven facts, by assuming that the jury resolved all such matters in a manner which supports the verdict.

Id. at 546 (citing United States v. Nelson, 419 F.2d 1237, 1241 (9th Cir.1969)).

Applying these rules, we conclude that the conviction was supported by sufficient

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