So, if there's no genetic material on or in the woman, on what grounds can they even take these two men into custody? It's like lack of evidence means nothing anymore.
I am really unhappy with the legal system these days.
This is nothing more then a political ploy.
It’s possible the accuser picked them out from a photo lineup – but that would be meaningless in court because she saw all the men at the party.
Probably 21 year olds, charged with supplying alcohol to 20 year olds, or something a little more heinous, conspiracy to lie, and lying.
Nifong and the obvioiusly false accuser are the real criminals in this case.
OH they have PLENTY of Evidence.
A woman made the accusation
See?
They are already guilty.
You can rape a woman with objects and not leave genetic material.
Considering how much we really know abut the case.....I don't think one can come to any conclusion yet.
"It's like lack of evidence means nothing anymore."
Especially for the lib/socialists. Remember their mantra:
"It's the seriousness of the charge" (that counts -- not facts, evidence, etc.)
You might not think the evidence is reliable, but there is the testimony of the alleged victim.
I agree that conviction, especially on a rape charge, lacking the smoking gun as it were, will be difficult. A plea to a lesser charge, some sort of assault charge, might be the resolution. If you send it to the jury, it's a crapshoot for both sides. As has been noted by others, jury selection becomes paramount.
As far as the TRUTH goes. I cetainly don't know exactly what happended. But it wouldn't be the first time young men used a little muscle in their carnal pursuits. And, if it happended, it wouldn't be the first time a woman was slipped a mickey.
Rape does not have to occur with the P-n-s. Have you ever heard of a broom stick or lets say LaCross Stick?
The only thing we really know about this case is a woman filed a complaint, and a defense attorney says there was no DNA linking anyone to the alleged crime. All is heresay. I don't think any DA would take something to a grand jury with no evidence and get an indictment.
I'll be sitting back to wait and see how this unfolds before passing any judgement.
"Nifong, bolstered by a medical exam that found injuries on the woman consistent with sexual assault.."
My understanding is that if a prosecutor claims a black woman can identify two white men who she claims raped her, with no evidence whatsoever, the offending ham sandwiches are to be swat-smacked at 4am and dragged away in handcuffs. This is entirely the prosecution's circus act. There is no need for evidence at this point. What is unusual is that DNA evidence, which normally takes a long time, seems to have excluded the boys before the grand jury even met to consider the charges. I guess when you have a claim of rape, and the victim says "there they are", you have to go forward...
Just because there was no DNA doesn't mean there is no evidence of rape. Vaginal tearing, for example. A doctor is able to look at a woman and tell if there has been signs of any forced sex.
What do you think that before the days of DNA rape didn't exist and was never tried as a crime for lack of evidence?