[Ceoman]

The defense cannot ask her, since she has not been on the stand. How would the defense know? I am just suggesting the possibility that this could be one reason. Or, his penetration could have jumpstarted a period...it can occur.

[cyncooper]

The girl was examined. If she were menstruating it would have been noted. And there has been a hearing. The defense could have ASKED if that were a possible source if they thought they'd get an affirmative.