[Vermont Lt]

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.

[SoldierDad]

I completely agree that there is much wrong with any 15 year old (or any teen girl of any age) having sex with multiple partners (or having sex at all, actually). 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.

I guess this will depend upon how the law is written where this happened.

[Katya]

Does anyone know what the consent laws are in Mass? In Maryland it’s 16, they also have a “four year” rule, to cover high school sex...where they usually don’t charge anyone with statutory as long as they’re 18 or younger and not more than four years older.