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MadDAsHell

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36. Really? Any of us can make any accusation and have anyone arrested anytime? nt

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Wed Sep 19, 2018, 10:44 PM

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Dear Ms. Ford, Please call this number to file a criminal complaint [View all] KWR65 Sep 2018 OP

Really? Well, then! dchill Sep 2018 #1

HMMM, no SOL on attempted rape in Maryland? Interesting uponit7771 Sep 2018 #2

Statute of limitations? Kilgore Sep 2018 #3

There is no SOL for rape or attempted rape in MD. KWR65 Sep 2018 #4

Thanks Kilgore Sep 2018 #5

See today's WaPo. There are other charges with no SOL spooky3 Sep 2018 #7

FELONY rape. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #28

This former deputy attorney general of Maryland disagrees with you. spooky3 Sep 2018 #32

It might fit the definition in the statute, but my point was that in those days The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #41

I understood your point, but my point is that spooky3 Sep 2018 #48

+1000 JonLP24 Sep 2018 #50

Therefore, there should be no statute of limitations on looking into it Jarqui Sep 2018 #51

She says she doesn't remember when it happened or where it happened and it was over 30 years ago... PoliticAverse Sep 2018 #6

She doesn't know which specific house FBaggins Sep 2018 #8

And if not a felony there would be a statute of limitations that would have expired then? PoliticAverse Sep 2018 #9

One year for misdemeanors in MD. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #29

The prosecutor might end up dropping it torius Sep 2018 #13

So? That shouldn't prevent her from filing a criminal complaint. Let the GOP pnwmom Sep 2018 #14

I don't think so FBaggins Sep 2018 #15

No, they would NOT be turned away. They would be allowed to file their complaint. pnwmom Sep 2018 #17

We're not actually that far apart FBaggins Sep 2018 #18

When I called a sexual assault line for a young woman who didn't now if she wanted pnwmom Sep 2018 #19

I would agree with that recommendation FBaggins Sep 2018 #20

They are required to take the complaint of anyone who files one pnwmom Sep 2018 #21

Of course... it just doesn't accomplish anything FBaggins Sep 2018 #24

This isn't Feinstein's fault. Any person who works with assault victims pnwmom Sep 2018 #25

I agree... but SOMEONE did that FBaggins Sep 2018 #27

I reported Ms. Toad Sep 2018 #35

I am so sorry you went through this. It is horrible. spooky3 Sep 2018 #62

The idea that anyone can file a criminal complaint about anything and it would become onenote Sep 2018 #22

And do remember to say that you were NOt PCIntern Sep 2018 #10

complaint Fixed it tnx KWR65 Sep 2018 #12

Yes get him arrested torius Sep 2018 #11

He isn't going to be arrested based on an accusation of an assault from 35 years ago onenote Sep 2018 #23

That is not necessarily true. torius Sep 2018 #26

Not if it's a misdemeanor. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #30

attempted rape and battery are not misdemeanors. torius Sep 2018 #39

Misdemeanor arrests can't be made on probable cause. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #43

So if I called the cops and reported that I had seen someone possessing drugs onenote Sep 2018 #46

You couldn't be more wrong. john657 Sep 2018 #31

If you aren't terrified by the idea that anyone can get anyone arrested with a simple phone call onenote Sep 2018 #33

Well it's true. torius Sep 2018 #34

Well, would it make a difference if I said I have a lot of firsthand observations that its not true? onenote Sep 2018 #38

No, it would not. torius Sep 2018 #42

It has to be a criminal charge torius Sep 2018 #45

Really? Any of us can make any accusation and have anyone arrested anytime? nt MadDAsHell Sep 2018 #36

unfortunately, yes torius Sep 2018 #40

Actually, no. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #47

That's not how it works Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #55

it has to be somewhat reasonable torius Sep 2018 #44

He is not going to be arrested just on her complaint Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #53

K&R UTUSN Sep 2018 #16

Those of you who believe nothing would come of a report should read this spooky3 Sep 2018 #37

Some of you are a bit delusional as to what can happen here Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #49

waste of time as Ford's ,memory is real hazy AND no corroborating witnesses beachbum bob Sep 2018 #52

Ford's account is credible, even though she can't remember several details. JonLP24 Sep 2018 #54

But it takes more than that to press charges or prosecute Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Sep 2018 #57

Not for me- for the Justice system Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Sep 2018 #59

The standard isn't "innocent beyond a reasonable doubt" it is "guilty beyond a reasonble doubt" Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Sep 2018 #61

For those who think there is no evidence, CTYankee's son, a prosecutor, lays it out here: spooky3 Sep 2018 #63