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To take a very brief step back to the discussion of using the woman's name as oppossed to protecting her identity. Unless things have changed since I worked in newsrooms, that is a matter of courtesy (or perhaps ethics), not one of law.
From the Wikipedia link earlier in the thread, "As a matter of courtesy, most newspapers and broadcast media in the United States do not disclose the name of an alleged rape victim (the complaining witness) during the trial, and if the alleged rapist is convicted, most will continue to not identify the victim."
Adult victims and suspects of felony cases are commonly identified in the news media. Minors are different and protected by law in many places. Often a rape victim's identity is also protected -- but not always.
In any case, as has been pointed out repeatedly in this situation, the sex was consentual.
Now, back to your regularly scheduled debate.
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The above is the opinion of the poster which may or may not be based in known facts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Delta Tau Delta or Greek Chat -- but it might.
Last edited by DeltAlum; 08-02-2008 at 11:07 PM.
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