Bullfrog
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CarltonTheBear said:Bullfrog said:I really don't know. I honestly haven't been reading anything about this case other than what's in this thread. If the majority of people are giving Kane the benefit of the doubt, I suspect it's because as he's a major star people are mostly hoping that it's not true. I'm with tmlfan on this one; I just really have no way of making any judgement. Due to the nature of the accusations, the alleged victim needs the benefit. At the same time, I'm leery of passing judgement without any real knowledge of the situation.
I think both here and elsewhere on social media the most common reaction has been "Kane's innocent until proven guilty". Which basically by definition is giving Kane the benefit of the doubt.
Bullfrog said:I've seen first-hand a situation where someone has pretended to be a victim solely out of vindictive reasons (full disclosure: the event was a faked pregnancy and not an assault). This doesn't cloud my understanding that most sexual assault victims are denied justice, but it does remind me that not all accusations have merit.
Hey, I was jokingly accused of rape earlier today by someone whose opinions I no longer care about regarding this topic. I know it happens. Did the situation you're talking about result in a 6-week criminal investigation that led to the prosecution feeling it had enough evidence to move forward with a grand jury? I feel like we're way past the point where one could suggest the victim is just in this for the money.
I agree we're passed that point. But a warranted investigation isn't enough to give me confidence to pass judgement. And while I respect your fervour behind victim's rights, I also sense that you've made a judgement on the accused. I suspect something wrong's been done; but that's as far as I'm willing to commit at this time.