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To: GiovannaNicoletta
I know she was raped, but if she chooses to not press charges I can't see where there would be a case against the boys. All of whom deserve a very long stint in closed quarters.
39 posted on 07/14/2002 12:33:49 PM PDT by Brad C.
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To: Brad C.
I think there are some crimes that are prosecuted despite the wishes of the victim. Domestic violence is one- a police officer will arrest an individual for violence against a partner even though the victim may not want to press charges.

Since rape is a felony, the victim may not have any say in the matter. I'm curious as to why she wouldn't press charges though. Really odd.

40 posted on 07/14/2002 12:46:31 PM PDT by GiovannaNicoletta
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To: Brad C.
The article says that she ``did not report the rape'', but she still could have pressed charges. Since she was unconcious she may not have recalled the attack. Or she could have been intimidated by Haidl's appartent attitude that he is above the law by his father's position in the PD.

It's concievable that the police found out about the attack by these guys bragging about it or showing the video to their friends. The victim may have then chosen to press charges after being informed by the authorities.

Finally, the use of the drug to incapacitate the victim would probably automatically trigger charges, unless the girl specifically told police that she consented to take the drug. Hope this helps.

45 posted on 07/14/2002 12:53:01 PM PDT by Cu Roi
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