“The whole statutory rape thing, while true (she was under the age of consent) was not forced.”
That’s why it’s called statutory rape.
I am aware of the origins of the whole statutory rape charge. I appreciate that a girl that young, according to the law, cannot consent. There need not be any force involved. I get that.
However, my point is how horrible is it that a fifteen year old girl is having sex with multiple partners?
And, if the boys were 17 at the time of the sex, the statutory rape charge is going to be hard to convict on. The age difference and consensual nature of the relationships are going to be a tough sell for the prosecution.
There has got to be a lot more going in here than meets the eye.