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2. Wierd shit happens, but the court pointed to a way...

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 05:07 AM

Jan 2013

to get a good conviction, so it's not the worst thing.

California might want to look into clarifying that law.

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Calif. court tosses rape conviction, says old law doesn't protect unmarried victims [View all] The Straight Story Jan 2013 OP

This is an abomination. loudsue Jan 2013 #1

Wierd shit happens, but the court pointed to a way... TreasonousBastard Jan 2013 #2

WTF?? hbskifreak Jan 2013 #3

A good judge wouldn't drop the hammer even if it was his daughter. white_wolf Jan 2013 #4

three judges made the decision, not just one. CBGLuthier Jan 2013 #7

Not another illegitimate rape? ReRe Jan 2013 #5

California has not passed any rape laws since 1872?? Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #6

They were too busy with happy meals The Straight Story Jan 2013 #8

He will be retried. BalancedGoat Jan 2013 #9