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In reply to the discussion: Wait! Whut?! Judge's instructions to Sandusky jury (unbelieveable) [View all]soccer1
(343 posts)If a child is sexually molested by a parent, doctor or any "caregiver", I wonder if "sexual intent" has to be established before the person is charged with a crime against the child. I would think not. Wouldn't the act in itself be a crime regardless of the reasons that drove the act? Certainly any caregiver will not be charged for simply bathing or examining(doctor) a child
It seems that the judge in the Sandusky case was pointing out to the jurors that merely showering with a child or washing a child's hair, or touching a child's leg,etc do not meet the legal standard of a criminal act ( unlawful contact with minor, corruption of minors). I interpret the judges instructions as distinguishing between the simple acts I just mentioned and acts that led to sexual molestation. There are 8 victims and 48 charges against Sandusky. His instructions might help the jurors when they are going though each charge for each victim.