Nobody condones this, but there is a reason our legal system presumes innocence. It was "that kind of party" it appears.

May 11, 2023
12:27:40pm

RealityCheck All-American

It is a fact that many men and women in our society have little respect for themselves or others. Nobody deserves to be abused and there are good ways and better ways to avoid it. Attending a party like that is not a good way.

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How would you like to be the prosecutor in San Diego County? Yikes

OU Cougar

5/11/23 8:07am

That's in California right?

Methusaleh22

5/11/23 8:18am

That's not that different than being a prosecutor anywhere.

cougarfann888

5/11/23 8:19am

The "victim" is completely nuts.

BIG XII Coug

5/11/23 8:33am

He could have slipped something into her drink.Not remembering is not consensual

Mabuhay Coug

5/11/23 10:04am

Have you read the article? There is literally a multitude of video evidence and first-hand witness statements that not

BIG XII Coug

5/11/23 11:40am

Yeah, after reading that article and the description of the videos, it sounds

ldssdl

5/11/23 2:31pm

If someone doesn’t remember an encounter, and claims rape, roofie is 1st thought

Mabuhay Coug

5/11/23 8:52pm

You obviously didn’t read the article and evidence

Swishfromdeep3

5/11/23 10:58pm

Ugh. I really hope this punter gets another chance.

cougfanz

5/11/23 8:39am

Agreed. That said 20 year olds really have some poor judgment. I like to think

Methusaleh22

5/11/23 8:44am

I’ve found most people I’ve known without the gospel would not enjoy that scene

Your Royal Blueness

5/12/23 12:39am

Being a prosecutor anywhere would be tough, but doubly so in California. The

vagabonder

5/11/23 9:24am

So, she was 17, how can any sex with her be considered consenseual? That being

bald man

5/11/23 11:47am

Did you read the article? The football players said she thought she was 18,

ldssdl

5/11/23 2:28pm

I read the article but I guess not that part. Still, I have a neighbor who is

bald man

5/11/23 3:00pm

I’m curious about this as well. I was always told it doesn’t matter if they lied

ColonelMustard

5/11/23 5:17pm

It really depends on the state. In many instances it's known or should have

cougarfann888

5/11/23 6:43pm

In my state a 17 year-old can consent with someone who is just a few years older

deljdc

5/11/23 8:27pm

Don't engage in hook-up culture regardless if you are male or female. It is destructive.

Spiff

5/11/23 12:00pm

Nobody condones this, but there is a reason our legal system presumes innocence. It was "that kind of party" it appears.

RealityCheck

5/11/23 12:27pm

Burden of proof for civil cases is much lower than for criminal. A civil case

Ripliancum

5/11/23 12:42pm

I thought the prosecutor said he was not even present. That will really help him

SoBlueitHurts

5/11/23 12:54pm

They have a current settlement offer out of $50k. They're offering to settle for defense costs

BIG XII Coug

5/11/23 2:52pm

It is interesting that the age of consent in California is 18- when in most other states it is lower. Most states have

PJMort

5/11/23 3:25pm

Alcohol is such a terrible thing

SausageKing

5/11/23 6:43pm

I’m not a big fan of Malcolm Gladwell, but his take on college drinking culture

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