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In reply to the discussion: Kaitlyn Hunt refuses plea deal in underage same-sex case [View all]Yo_Mama
(8,303 posts)54. We were taught that in my school
It WAS part of sex ed.
According to the parents of the younger girl, they asked the older girl to back off, so I have trouble believing the "just didn't think about it" bit.
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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