Hm. Well, I guess as a newbie you need to be given a little time to learn adult manners. One gentle reminder: Any time one sees the phrase "folks like you believe," it is a sure sign that something stupid is coming up next. And sure enough....
When you've been around a while longer, you'll no doubt learn to distrust articles like this one. In this case, note that you're accepting the word of the defense lawyer, and that the defense lawyer is arguing against something other than what the guy's actually been charged with.
I stand corrected. I admit I started the sarcasm.
But I think you are getting the point.
"So did the girl, apparently, and if so she should be dealt with accordingly."
If you follow the stories in the Capital Gazette and the Baltimore Sun a evidence of double standards for males Vs females is developing.