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In reply to the discussion: Judge Aaron Persky: Prospective jurors refuse to serve [View all]TexasBushwhacker
(21,080 posts)52. JUDGE IN BROCK TURNER CASE HAS RULED IN FAVOR OF ATHLETES ACCUSED OF RAPE IN THE PAST
It seems he just thinks athletes should be able to rape passed out women.
http://www.sportsgrid.com/swimming/judge-in-brock-turner-case-has-ruled-in-favor-of-athletes-accused-of-rape-in-the-past/
"IN ONE SUCH RULING, PERSKY ALLOWED LAWYERS FOR THE BASEBALL PLAYERS TO SHOW FACEBOOK PHOTOS OF THE FEMALE PLAINTIFF SOCIALIZING IN REVEALING CLOTHING MORE THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER THE ALLEGED SEX ASSAULT." (Sorry, the CAPS are from the article)
The bottom line is that Persky seems to think the being drunk makes the rape the victim's fault and the rapist's excuse. It's obvious Persky has issues with women. I wonder if he has issues with alcohol as well.
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Part of their oath requires them to follow the law as it is given to them by the presiding judge.
rug
Jun 2016
#30
I sure wouldn't waste my invaluable, very special time by serving on a jury in his court
bluestateguy
Jun 2016
#5
Specially since he wouldn't do a goddamn thing if you returned a guilty verdict.
47of74
Jun 2016
#10
if you are a celeb , athlete , politician and or rich you can get away with anythng
allan01
Jun 2016
#16
I will credit Persky with one thing, that at least he did not attempt to jail them
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Jun 2016
#26
Under the principle of Jury Nullification, they can use that as a reason to not participate.
Hoppy
Jun 2016
#33
JUDGE IN BROCK TURNER CASE HAS RULED IN FAVOR OF ATHLETES ACCUSED OF RAPE IN THE PAST
TexasBushwhacker
Jun 2016
#52