03/06/2022
I've said this amongst close friends, but never in public, but, I believe, in criminal cases, that charges of r**e, sexual assault or even sexual harassment, that someone has to go to jail. The charge is so toxic in our culture that the mention of it ruins reputations and lives forever. Once that charge is levied, there are no "takebacks". And, if it can be proven, to the criminal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt, that the accusation is false, then the accuser should go to jail. This is the only way that false allegations in court can be countered and people held responsible for their actions.
I know the argument against this is that it would inhibit women from going to the police and making a statement, but as we have seen in the Depp/Heard civil case, there are people that will go to court, put their hand on a Bible and swear to what they know is a lie.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/depp-verdict-marks-turning-point-in-weaponization-of-me-too-movement_4509471.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport
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