Genarlow Wilson's Tragic Sentencing for Consensual Oral Sex

[Kevin]

RC:

I think you'd agree with me that a prosecutor shouldn't try to punish someone for charges which he can't find evidence for with lesser charges that prosecutor can prove.

There are reasons we have rules of evidence -- to protect the innocent from unfounded allegations and give him an opportunity to confront his accuser.

Also, this country (in theory) has a presumption of innocence for the accused. This ought to be respected.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by Kevin

RC:

I think you'd agree with me that a prosecutor shouldn't try to punish someone for charges which he can't find evidence for with lesser charges that prosecutor can prove.

There are reasons we have rules of evidence -- to protect the innocent from unfounded allegations and give him an opportunity to confront his accuser.

Also, this country (in theory) has a presumption of innocence for the accused. This ought to be respected.

Yes, this is exactly why I have quite a bit of distaste for Kevlar's earlier assertions - well put.

[carnation]

Is this the guy who videotaped the whole thing?

[Rudey]

Originally Posted by carnation

Is this the guy who videotaped the whole thing?

Did you know the girl in the video?

-Rudey