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hlthe2b

(115,414 posts)
16. And given courts, juries, judges believe the defendent's claim of accident--sans a lot of other
Tue Jul 7, 2026, 06:06 PM
19 hrs ago

accumulated and overwhelming evidence--and even then fail to get a true conviction, I can assure you this is not a priority. Sex crimes, yes. But, these become "he said, she said." or "the condom came off when I lost my erection, judge and I was so embarrassed, I didn't want to admit it..." Think they won't latch onto that excuse or explanation? I've got news for you. Not to mention, this is far more common in relationships than you might think and judges/juries know so and sometimes it is mere accident that a partner might not accept as so.

Thus, these are not prosecuted in most cases. Saying otherwise doesn't make it so.

And on this WAPO piece.. I find this article gratuitous in every way and smacks of unprovable bad behavior meant to malign and pile-on for any number of motivations. Is he a creep? Pretty clearly yes? Might he have been subject to a sexual assault charge had his (other) accusers chosen to pursue? Likely. And he should have been, if so. Thus, there is plenty to write about from his accuser(s) who maintain they were raped or any of his other provable behavior. If this individual has experienced this, then that is the issue to discuss.

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I don't need to know more about this guy... lame54 20 hrs ago #1
I believe her. QueerDuck 20 hrs ago #2
Also a crime in many states. RandySF 20 hrs ago #3
Only if it is a clear violation of a consensual agreement--and then almost always ONLY if repercussions hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #6
It is illegal in my state because it negates a woman's consent and it is treated as sexual assualt. 50 Shades Of Blue 20 hrs ago #9
It is hard to prove. I have a close relative who lives in such a state-- and has tried to prosecute... hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #13
Regardless, it's a crime. Plenty of crimes are hard to prove. 50 Shades Of Blue 19 hrs ago #15
And given courts, juries, judges believe the defendent's claim of accident--sans a lot of other hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #16
How many shitty behaviors does a guy get to get a pass on? EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #28
EdmondDantes. You tell me we exactly where I have ever given him benefit-of-the-doubt? hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #31
Here's the exact quote: EdmondDantes_ 17 hrs ago #53
The intent (as you WELL know is to put emphasis on the rape allegations already made) hlthe2b 15 hrs ago #54
Nothing would surprise me about him now. WinningAgain 20 hrs ago #4
This is becoming gratuitous.. We get it.. He needs to go... hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #5
This woman already talked about this months ago with the NYT obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #20
I have addressed this repeatedly in this and other posts... hlthe2b 19 hrs ago #27
Platner is done MerryBlooms 18 hrs ago #38
I fear the party powers-that-be are going to make everything even worse (if that is possible).. hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #40
Mills was right of centrist MerryBlooms 18 hrs ago #49
I take your opinion on Mills and the reasons for her rejection... hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #51
TMI (too much information). Spare us the details Katinfl 20 hrs ago #7
She is talking about him sexually assaulting her obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #22
This message was self-deleted by its author WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #8
Oh who cares about this? Are people really interested in these kinds of details? Nanjeanne 20 hrs ago #10
Same here. Why do I need to hear about this. Polly Hennessey 20 hrs ago #12
it's sexual assault, so it's okay if it happens all the time? obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #24
Even those few states that have developed (mostly civil statutes) fail to consider it rape hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #36
Yes, it's sexual assault obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #23
In only a few states, no matter how you or I may feel about it. Please stop calling out DUers hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #37
Ok I'm jumping out of semi retirement to address this JefilteFish 17 hrs ago #52
I am downplaying nothing. Only that the emphasis on the rapes is enough to remove him hlthe2b 14 hrs ago #55
You're carrying water for anyone who wants to dismiss JefilteFish 13 hrs ago #56
You are being ridiculous and your accusations show you don't bother to read or hlthe2b 8 hrs ago #57
That's downright galling and disgusting. no_hypocrisy 20 hrs ago #11
I assume bathroom habits and personal grooming are next? NoMoreRepugs 20 hrs ago #14
Why are you excusing rape??? THIS IS RAPE obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #25
I think it should be But those states with or considering stealthing statutes largely have not... hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #35
What. The. Fuck? mcar 19 hrs ago #33
He wanted 18 years of child support payments. milestogo 19 hrs ago #17
I suspect it had more to do with MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #50
Thanks for this post. The subject line is clear about its content TommyT139 19 hrs ago #18
Thank you for the link. demmiblue 19 hrs ago #21
Seriously, this is literally a form of rape obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #26
It's been eye-opening. demmiblue 19 hrs ago #30
Maybe, just maybe others are either less informed or actually MORE INFORMED on the issue hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #44
Honestly, I thought (like others) it was more universally outlawed. TommyT139 19 hrs ago #29
Especially with the downfall of Roe, and the attack on women's reproductive healthcare.n/t demmiblue 19 hrs ago #32
Yeah, it's a way to control and baby trap women obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #41
I think many do. But there is a lot of misinformation and conflation on this issue and hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #39
Except this is more proof of rape obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #42
It can be. As I posted earlier... hlthe2b 18 hrs ago #46
Stealthing is rape obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #19
It is no wonder women feel there's no point in reporting sexual assaults sarisataka 19 hrs ago #34
Thank you obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #43
So he sexually assaulted her. Jirel 18 hrs ago #45
Yes, when consensual sex turns into rape, it's rape. Iggo 18 hrs ago #48
I've already heard enough about this guy. Iggo 18 hrs ago #47
This woman was previously discredited as a right-wing partisan Shrek 6 hrs ago #58
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