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15. Lester Munson, a lawyer who analyzes cases for ESPN, had this to say:

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 09:55 AM

Nov 2013

(I am paraphrasing)
The victim apparently went immediately to the hospital and had a rape kit performed. The clothers and other items were kept as is procedure.

What this case will probably hinge on is the medical report that is filed with it. In most rape cases, there is damage to the woman that is visible. This can be bruising or tears or both. If that was recorded, he is going to have a hard time.

It is not impossible that he would be found not guilty in a trial. They are crap shoots. There has apparently been so much police malfeasance in this case that a defense lawyer could make it seem as if everything was tainted. If he can change the trial from the DNA and medical report if it shows damage to that issue, who knows?

The question is what does the medical report show?

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Test links Winston's DNA to accuser. (Heisman cand FSU QB) This CANNOT stay silent. [View all] livingwagenow Nov 2013 OP

lots of inconsistencies scheming daemons Nov 2013 #1

Oh, I think the forensic evidence is pretty clear Warpy Nov 2013 #2

Trauma can cause problems with remembering details. Ilsa Nov 2013 #4

This happens more than you think. Are_grits_groceries Nov 2013 #5

there was one case where a woman was raped and left for dead boston bean Nov 2013 #9

This is why they have to be meticulous HappyMe Nov 2013 #17

Wrong---very wrong trumad Nov 2013 #8

yes - and the report lists the suspect between 5'9'' and 5'11'' DrDan Nov 2013 #12

I think it is just the opposite DrDan Nov 2013 #11

yes... sorry, i had it reversed scheming daemons Nov 2013 #13

I think the authorities know they can't cover this up any more. Ilsa Nov 2013 #3

three words : Duke Lacrosse Team ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #6

They will only suspend him Are_grits_groceries Nov 2013 #10

yep... ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #14

Lester Munson, a lawyer who analyzes cases for ESPN, had this to say: Are_grits_groceries Nov 2013 #15

that's what i am concerned with ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #16

Actually it's the TPD that should be flogged: Are_grits_groceries Nov 2013 #18

excellent point... n/t ProdigalJunkMail Nov 2013 #19

Im not sure the Feds would be any better at it than the states quakerboy Nov 2013 #7