tj444
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ORIGINAL: Bhruic Maybe he wanted to pursue financial damages, which is what civil cases are for. If you pursue a criminal case and lose, you are pretty much sunk for a civil case. Oranthal James Simpson. Let's remember that the burden of proof is much lighter in a civil trial. In a criminal trial, a defendant must be found guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt", whereas in a civil trial, if it's a probability of 51% that someone's guilty, they can fall. The point remains that this woman was not treated the same way a male, accused of similar acts, would have been treated. And let me just say this: People accused of rape SHOULD be brought in for questioning (at the very least) and, if they don't come willingly, they should be handcuffed. They should be brought in - if for no other reason - so that the police can evaluate if they are a danger to try the same thing with someone else. I am NOT advocating that men, accused of rape get treated too toughly. I'm arguing that anyone accused of rape should be scrutinized scrupulously. Michael I don't think the cops can do that.. they cant throw you in jail just cuz they think you might do that to someone else (the exception being for terrorism).. As far as rape goes, I also don't think they can do anything without a formal written complaint by the victim, an invasive rape kit done, photos, etc and that is one reason so many men who are rapists get away with it, cuz the victim doesn't want to press charges, have a rape kit done, photos, being treated like you asked for it, see him on the street out on bail, possibly be threatened by him, his friends might lie & say he was with them, go to trial to be victimized yet again, have your past brought up, being called a liar, the rapist lying & saying you consented when you didn't, having to testify to all the details, etc.. maybe an exception would be if the victim is underage and that makes the rapist a pedo... but for adults, no, I don't believe they can.. trials cost money and the longer the trial the more money (tax payer's money), prosecutors want to know they have a good, strong case & not one where the victim isn't willing..
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