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In reply to the discussion: BREAKING: Virginia LG Justin Fairfax sexual assault accuser named [View all]at140
(6,202 posts)I would guess 99% of sexual assault incidents do not have a 3rd party present with a video camera rolling. As the accuser says in this case it was in a hotel room with just him and her. Am I correct?
Which then follows 99% of sexual cases have no physical evidence especially after lapse of years or in some cases decades. How is any investigation going to prove the assault actually happened or did not if there is no evidence, no DNA, no torn clothing, no soiled dress preserved. The best the investigation can do is prove or disprove that the 2 persons were present in a hotel room on that day. But that is no proof an assault or that a crime did happen.
Which means those of us who believe in equal justice for all, have only 2 options.
1) Give benefit of doubt to the alleged victim
2) Give benefit of doubt to the accused.
So if there is motive present for the accuser, give the benefit of doubt to the accused.
If the alleged victim has nothing to gain, give benefit of doubt to the victim.