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To: mystery-ak
This prior rape accusation will be brought up by defense if this goes to trial....

Don't believe it's permitted with the rape shield law however with the national coverage this case has gotten, it will be difficult to find a juror who isn't aware.

674 posted on 04/28/2006 5:36:43 AM PDT by StarFan
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To: StarFan

There has to be caselaw on the inclusion and exclusion of prior false accusations -- it is hard for me to believe that prior false accusations are somehow excluded. The prosecutor would be free to raise a prior rape case to support the credibility of the VA, would he not?


721 posted on 04/28/2006 6:39:31 AM PDT by bjc (Check the data!!)
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To: StarFan

There are ways to get it in. The defense will argue every which way from Sunday to get it in. I think they'll get it in, too.


1,048 posted on 04/28/2006 12:56:37 PM PDT by Jezebelle
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