[topfile]

I heard the comment. So he said “legitimate rape”?

I understood his implication that rape should be proven to obtain abortion under a rape and incest law.

Is the offense that women, like men, could lie?

[JediJones]

I heard the comment. So he said “legitimate rape”?

I understood his implication that rape should be proven to obtain abortion under a rape and incest law.

He didn't mean that at all. He was talking about the trauma of a rape making it less likely for pregnancy to occur due to hormonal and physical issues. That context made it obvious to anyone paying attention that he was talking about a "violent" rape when saying "legitimate rape." He simply misspoke, and clarified the next day that he meant "forcible" rape as opposed to statutory rape which is non-violent and consensual.