Rape Victim Faces Jail

[JenBKR]

Ahh that makes me so MAD Seeing that tape could affect her mental condition and victimize her all over again.

In opening remarks, Deno said the woman "made two mistakes: she got drunk and placed herself in the hands of the wrong people."

And this quote makes me steam - NO ONE asks to be raped!!

[moosmom]

Right on JenBKR!!!!

[jackie]

In opening remarks, Deno said the woman "made two mistakes: she got drunk and placed herself in the hands of the wrong people.

I think that statement is completely true. What she did was incredibly stupid, but no one deserves what happened to her. I hope that story educates young girls what can happen with binge drinking.

[lady_zana]

The statement that she made mistakes by getting drunk and putting herself in a situation where she could be raped may or may not be true - however, what is true is by saying it and saying it in such a manner, the defense was placing the blame on the girl, not the guy.

A woman has the right to act and dress and associate with whomever she choose; she also has a right NOT to be violated in any manner. Many people say a woman 'asked to be raped' because she wearing tight or revealing clothing (I don't know if that was part of this case or not) but that's completely untrue. The victim - female OR male - never asked to be raped despite of any other details of the case.

Yes, we all make stupid mistakes and have regrets. Those mistakes, however, are not our fault and should have no bearing on the guilt of her rapists.

[Lizzie]

If the tape shows her unconcious and being touched sexually, how can it be anything but sexual assault at the very least? Getting drunk to the point of unconciousness does not imply consent to anything being done to you.

If I was forced to watch such a tape, I'd make sure to vomit in the judge's lap - because that would be a natural reaction to having to relive it all.

[lizbud]

If the tape shows her unconcious and being touched sexually, how can it be anything but sexual assault at the very least? Getting drunk to the point of unconciousness does not imply consent to anything being done to you.

If I was forced to watch such a tape, I'd make sure to vomit in the judge's lap - because that would be a natural reaction to having to relive it all.

I think the judge is a sadist. What if it was his mother, sister, or
daughter? It seems this case is drawing a lot of free legal help for her if
she is jailed over this.

[dab_20]

That is really stupid. REALLY STUPID of the judge. How can he be so awful as to make her relive what happened to her?!? Just awful....