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To: nyconse
Sorry, a womans sexual histoy, mental condition etc. should be off limits except in certain circumstances where it can be shown to be relevent.

How can these be off limits when they are the only things that can be used to establish her credibility with regard to consent?

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of this felony requires corroboration.

278 posted on 07/28/2003 3:13:13 AM PDT by Jim Noble
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To: Jim Noble
Sorry, I don't hold that a woman's sexual history should be used to establish her credibility. Also, if a woman has suffered depression, or some mental disorder in the past- unless it is related to the charges-I don't believe it should be use to establish credibility. Such things are never used to establish credibility anyway. They are used to destroy a woman's credibility. Often allowing Rapist to go free and discouraging others from coming forward. The idea that only "pure" women should be protected from rape is just plain wrong.
285 posted on 07/28/2003 4:53:17 AM PDT by nyconse
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