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To: Yeti
If a tree falls in the forest, it doesn't make a sound until someone hears it?

Let me rephrase that: there is no rape as defined by the law until proven in a courtroom.

Accusing someone of rape is extremely serious, and, to put someone in prison for life, there must be evidence that proves rape occurred beyond a reasonable doubt.

26 posted on 10/16/2003 5:43:54 PM PDT by sinkspur (Adopt a dog or a cat from a shelter! Save a life, and maybe you'll save your own, too!)
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To: sinkspur
Accusing someone of rape is extremely serious, and, to put someone in prison for life, there must be evidence that proves rape occurred beyond a reasonable doubt.

True, we'll see what's in store.

We can be sure that there is more. I think there are significant details that haven't been released. I don't think they've done discovery yet.

The prosecutor usually only presents the bare minimum necessary to justify a trial during a prelim, and they do their best not to reveal the main thrust of the case they are going to make. If they can use a barely-relevant piece of info that has nothing to do with their main arguments, they will, just to avoid tipping their hand.

What has been presented might not be enough to convict someone, but it is surely enough to justify a trial. So, we'll see.

28 posted on 10/16/2003 5:53:09 PM PDT by Yeti
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