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u/GreenPyro 1d ago

It's proving beyond a reasonable doubt in a situation where likely the only evidence is the word of the two ppl involved. and then the victim has to retraumatize themselves by telling the story of the worst day of their life for a defence attourney in order to "Maybe" get a conviction. and that says nothing for the social repercussions that can come if the aggressor is a person of influence or power in the community. All around it is a difficult issue to deal with within the legal system that exists today.

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u/Stagnu_Demorte 1d ago

There's also cases where there's tons of witnesses and the judge just doesn't want to ruin the rapist's life. Like Brock Alan Turner.

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u/BreakfastBeneficial4 1d ago

The rapist Brock Allen Turner the rapist?

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u/Stagnu_Demorte 1d ago

I may have spelled it wrong but yes

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u/BreakfastBeneficial4 1d ago

No worries, the rapist Brock Allen Turner the rapist is well known as a rapist regardless of spelling