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To: Jadge
I am asking FREEPERS if there is another way put this guy away without involving the victim? This guy belongs behind bars, and if the girl won't press charges he will get away with this. He could very well be abusing others.

It's likely he has and/or is abusing others. If the victim you know won't come forward, then you'll have to look for other victims who will be willing to come forward. There's no way a person can be put away if no victim is willing to testify, because then there's no case.

Frankly, I hope she does come forward, for the sake of others who may get abused in the future, especially given that her mother has clearly been completely supportive. It's obviously up to her though and nobody should judge her for not coming forward. The case may not even go to trial (guilty plea) if it's open and shut, and once she comes forward the prosecutors and police will start looking for other possible victims.

2 posted on 08/15/2002 8:40:32 AM PDT by Numbers Guy
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To: Numbers Guy
Unfortunately, I have no contact with her. I have only met her a few times. Her family respects her wishes for a personal matter such as this, and they are begrudgingly going to let it drop.

While this may be a clear cut case of me butting in where I don't belong, I want to see this guy get what he deserves.

I also don't want anyone else to get hurt. God knows there are so many unsuspecting parents who trust their children with this man.
3 posted on 08/15/2002 8:45:57 AM PDT by Jadge
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