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Old 01-31-2007, 02:45 AM
GeekyPenguin GeekyPenguin is offline
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Originally Posted by laylo View Post
Similar to the Marcus Dixon case, also in Georgia. His conviction was reversed in 2004, maybe there's hope for this kid too.

I didn't know someone could go on trial for statutory rape without the "victim" pressing charges.
Victims don't get to decide if they want to press charges most of the time - once you call the police and file a report, it's up to the prosecutor's office to decide if they want to charge or not.