Reducing this case to its bare essentials, it appears that the only items of evidence supporting the AV's rape claim are the following.
1. The AV and the defendants were present at the house that evening for at least a few minutes simultaneously.
2. The medical exam of the AV indicated that the AV recently had sex.
Leaving aside all of the exculpatory evidence, does applicable law allow for trial and possible conviction based on nothing more than the AV's accusation and the above evidence?
If so, it seems the law should be changed.
If not, then the defendants should be able to get the case dismissed.
Your post is too concise and logical. Did you forget we're talking about the CJS? /s
Over the months here, from what I recall of our legal beagles and I think even Nifong mentioned all he needs in NC is an accuser with a claim of rape and an ID.
That's it.
Just what RS was referring to... His whole life changed because someone simply pointed a finger...