She Was Asking For It
Posted by JM AshbyShe was asking for it. That is the very literal ruling of a Judge in Manitoba today in the case of a rape that took place along a "darkened highway."
Sounds really romantic to me!
A convicted rapist will not go to jail because a Manitoba judge says the victim sent signals that "sex was in the air" through her suggestive attire and flirtatious conduct on the night of the attack. Kenneth Rhodes was given a two-year conditional sentence last week which allows him to remain free in the community, in a decision likely to trigger strong debate. The Crown wanted at least three years behind bars.
Queen's Bench Justice Robert Dewar called Rhodes a "clumsy Don Juan" who may have misunderstood what the victim wanted when he forced intercourse along a darkened highway outside Thompson in 2006................
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Yes, there is outrage in Manitoba and across Canada about this case. I'm sure the Crown will appeal it.
Jeezus Christ! How in the hell is this neanderthal allowed on the bench?
there SHOULD be outrage and the crown MUST appeal it. and prof, he's not the ONLY judge in the world who came to this ruling. it happens a LOT. really, it does
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