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In reply to the discussion: Kaitlyn Hunt refuses plea deal in underage same-sex case [View all]ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)5. They released the affidavit, which is humiliating for both girls involved.
This is how we are able to know what went on. I read it once, with tears in my eyes. It was kids.
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I can't find any link to the actual claim against her, other than about kissing.
pnwmom
May 2013
#19
They released the affidavit, which is humiliating for both girls involved.
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#5
I listed the Florida Law on another thread, 18 and 16 are the ages of importance in this case.
happyslug
May 2013
#20
Prosecutors don't have limitless discretion with respect to not prosecuting a case?
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#18
1) You are mistaken if you believe that there is a "statutory rape" charge at issue. The 18-year-old
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#31
The poster you are conversing with also doubted I was an attorney! It seems this happens
msanthrope
May 2013
#74
Yes, certainly more notorious than the targeting killing of a US Citizen, right. After all, the
24601
May 2013
#70
He might actually be a lawyer. After all, who except for a lawyer would want to say that?
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2013
#42
You know, you did this before--you accused me of not being a lawyer, and when I offered to show
msanthrope
May 2013
#75
This affidavit is now being read by everyone this girl will ever go to high school with.
madaboutharry
May 2013
#15
I posted the law above, "lascivious acts with a minor 12-16" is what Florida calls Statutory Rape.
happyslug
May 2013
#21
Prosecutors can't let little niceties like not being cruel and not seeking to ruin someone's life
indepat
May 2013
#68
You make good points, but see post #12 and let the equal justice under the law precept
indepat
May 2013
#86
Agreed but it also points to a flaw in the laws that this should be nexessary...
Locut0s
May 2013
#72
It's not easy to predict this case though...this is a very conservative area of Florida
davidn3600
May 2013
#16
It's very easy to predict this case....stat rape is one of those charges that
msanthrope
May 2013
#85
Agree with your post. When 18 year olds seek out much younger partners, it's often
kiranon
May 2013
#57
As the mother of a teenaged boy, I couldn't disagree more. However, it probably
ScreamingMeemie
May 2013
#83
Yes--it would be a criminal case if an 18 year old boy picked up a 14 year old from
msanthrope
May 2013
#84