Brock Turner vs. Moral Justice Rape, has been a thorn in societies side for thousands of years; women, men, and children have been victims of nonconsensual acts since before the formation of society. The first written laws against rape were first saw in Ancient Rome, and is still illegal in most modern societies today. Recently, In the United States and much of Europe, rape, is more critically viewed and can often have severe punishments. However, in the case of Brock Turner v.People, a young man was able to walk freely for a crime considered heinous for centuries. Because of Brock Turner, many eyes have been opened to how athletes and people of fame are able to get away with heinous acts with minimal punishments and justice. Saturday,
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The assailant was charged of Assault with intent to commit a felony, sexual penetration when the victim intoxicated or Anesthetized, and sexual penetration of where the victim was unconscious during the act (3). His bail was set at $150000. Turner’s case lasted in court for the next year. In one of her letters, the young woman recalled what her trial was like. “I was pummeled with narrowed, pointed questions that dissected my personal life, love life, past life, family life, inane questions, accumulating trivial details to try and find an excuse for this guy who had me half naked before even bothering to ask for my name.” For many victim’s such as Jane Doe, attorneys will often blame the rape on the victims.“Was your phone on silent when your sister called? Do you remember silencing it? Really because on page 53 I’d like to point out that you said it was set to ring. Did you drink in college? You said you were a party animal? How many times did you black out? Did you party at frats? Are you serious with your boyfriend? Are you sexually active with him? When did you start dating? Would you ever cheat? Do you have a history of cheating? What do you mean when you said you wanted to reward him? Do you remember what time you woke up? Were you wearing your cardigan? What color was your cardigan? Do you remember any more from that night? No? Okay, well,
The assailant was charged of Assault with intent to commit a felony, sexual penetration when the victim intoxicated or Anesthetized, and sexual penetration of where the victim was unconscious during the act (3). His bail was set at $150000. Turner’s case lasted in court for the next year. In one of her letters, the young woman recalled what her trial was like. “I was pummeled with narrowed, pointed questions that dissected my personal life, love life, past life, family life, inane questions, accumulating trivial details to try and find an excuse for this guy who had me half naked before even bothering to ask for my name.” For many victim’s such as Jane Doe, attorneys will often blame the rape on the victims.“Was your phone on silent when your sister called? Do you remember silencing it? Really because on page 53 I’d like to point out that you said it was set to ring. Did you drink in college? You said you were a party animal? How many times did you black out? Did you party at frats? Are you serious with your boyfriend? Are you sexually active with him? When did you start dating? Would you ever cheat? Do you have a history of cheating? What do you mean when you said you wanted to reward him? Do you remember what time you woke up? Were you wearing your cardigan? What color was your cardigan? Do you remember any more from that night? No? Okay, well,