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Re: Authorities JAIL Teen Rape Victim To Ensure She Will Attend Trial - April 12th 2012, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Loving Linux Penguin View Post
I agree. This is ridiculous! Putting the VICTIM (which I'm sure is already terribly traumatized) in jail just because she's a VICTIM makes no sense, and the article says she has the right to refuse to testify [which I'm rather sure is true]. I'd like to know what state law says rape victims can be jailed for being a rape victim to force them to testify in court. I want the criminal to be punished too, but not at the expense of further traumatizing and violating the rights of his victim.
You can refuse to testify, but if you're legally presented a summons to attend court, you must go.

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