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Should lawyers be able to cross-examine (alleged) rape victims in court?

Posted by: BblackkBbirdd

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PowerPikachu21 says2015-08-12T19:57:54.2682175Z

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I have little experience with real life courtroom cases, but I think Phoenix Wright might be a good example, yet, I have no clue. I think victims are always a good witness. If they're lying, maybe there's a contradiction (PW:AA speaking).

TBR says2015-08-12T20:02:37.0434954Z

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And you can. What is at issue here.

medv4380 says2015-08-12T20:03:35.9728079Z

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Justice requires that one be allowed to confront ones own accusers. Otherwise all we have is witch hunts with baseless accusations as all that is necessary to convict.

joetheripper117 says2015-08-12T20:51:48.9333524Z

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It is sad that those who may have gone through one of the worst experiences will be forced to recollect it in great detail, but to find the truth of the matter, we must check every story for contradictions.

DeepInThought says2015-08-13T04:03:24.9392475Z

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Although it may hurt the rape victims, the court must have examined all points in order to make a fair and informed decision.

Black-Jesus says2015-08-22T07:18:49.0366132Z

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Sure, it may make the situation even more unpleasant for actual rape victims and that is bad, but innocent until proven guilty and false rape accusations can ruin a man's life.