I don't know. I just think she's had her say and now should stay out of it.
Is that horrible of me????
This is a weird case because of the long delay, the apology of the rapist, and the circumstances under which all of this happened.
Since there is no question about the guy's guilt (which is one of the reasons statutes of limitations exist in the first place), I really don't see that there should be any difference in punishment because of the time lag.
Suppose instead of in 1984, he had raped her in 2006 and then confessed? Would 18 months really have been a suitable sentence?
Regarding the woman now staying out of it, no, I don't think so. Victim involvement in the release process is a good thing. Maybe this guy is a low risk of re-offense, but shutting her out of even commenting seems insensitive.
I know. Everything you say makes sense, except for the victim involvement. I tend to think of her part being bringing this to justice. Now step back and let the wheels grind.
I think that maybe letting the victim decide the punishment is too “iffy” Some would get off, some would be put to death for accidents.
And again, her hysterical “looking over my shoulder” crap is crap. She has not had to thus far, why should she now?
But then I do expect rapists to serve more than 18 months.
I don’t know. I just don’t know.