Exactly. The article plays up the fact that the 17 year old is a "model" teen and holding up as well as can be expected. They are trying to turn the rapist into a victim.
Where have we seen that tactic used successfully before?
I guess since it falls outside the boundaries of his school work, it should remain a private affair.
The article plays up the fact that the 17 year old is a "model" teen and holding up as well as can be expected. They are trying to turn the rapist into a victim."He's a model son. In fact, he helps his mother."
This is like Ma Barker trying to elicit sympathy because she's was a mother.