This is the only logical argument you can make to support your position so good on you for owning it. I don't believe that simply getting away with certain crimes like rape, murder, or child molestation should afford someone leniency if eventually convicted so I don't agree with you, but I get your argument.

I haven't followed the trial and I have no idea what was presented other than what I've read here, so I don't have a clue as to his guilt, but I find it troubling that someone can be convicted of rape based solely on testimony. I was just curious as to your reasoning since you do seem to believe he's guilty.

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Posted by WestSideTiger

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Posted on 9/7/23 at 4:07 pm to northshorebamaman

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but I find it troubling that someone can be convicted of rape based solely on testimony.

Agreed. Think about it this way. By convicting someone based on accusation alone you are now telling defense team’s that it’s now their responsibility to prove the victims are lying. Also puts pressure on the defendant to have take the stand and tell their side. 20 years later in this case! Our system doesn’t work that way.

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Posted by TeddyPadillac

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Posted on 9/7/23 at 4:16 pm to northshorebamaman

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I don't believe that simply getting away with certain crimes like rape, murder, or child molestation should afford someone leniency if eventually convicted so I don't agree with you, but I get your argument.

I don't either, I just don't think the maximum sentence should be warranted here given the circumstances.
I'm not saying you shouldn't be punished for your actions. and i'm 100% not saying we shouldn't have prisons, but prison makes people worse for the most part. They don't come out reformed more often than not. So for someone who's been living for the last 20 years as a normal good citizen, i wouldn't want to subject them to pound me in the arse prison. You want to sentence them to 5-10 years in Martha Stewart prison, fine by me.

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but I find it troubling that someone can be convicted of rape based solely on testimony

this is more of the reason why i say 30 years is way way too long for this circumstance. That's essentially a life sentence for him, a guy with a 9 year old kid who's been criminal free for 20 years. I'm all for prisons, and doing your time, but this just doesn't make sense to me.

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Posted by biglego

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Posted on 9/7/23 at 6:42 pm to northshorebamaman