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Old 24-06-2008, 22:07   #13
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Re: John Leslie

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Originally Posted by Lilly View Post
How can the accused be expected to recall their actions on a random night 13 years ago though?

John Leslie says he doesn't know who this woman is.

Put yourself in his situation.

Imagine the police came to your house tomorrow and said that you had been accused of raping me 13 years ago. They would tell you my name which would mean nothing to you and ask what you were doing on, for example, 24th June 1995.

Obviously you will struggle to recall and then they will probably accuse you of being unsure of your facts.....well you would be unsure of your facts wouldn't you? Apart from one fact, that you hadn't raped me because you've never met me.

We are on the front page of the Observer. Well, I'm not because I'm anonymous but your photograph and name are there for all your friends, family and colleagues to see. We'll probably be discussed on here too.

People are talking about you all over, a lot of people won't speak to you again except to hiss insults at you as you pass them. Your friends and family will be very upset, as will your children.

All this and no wrong doing has been proved.

Wouldn't you be very angry with me?
You based all that on the assumption that the man is innocent. In the circumstances you paint , I would be very angry with you.

Maybe the man cannot recall specific dates, but I’m fairly sure he would be able to recall the event should it have happened.

Let me suggest that he is found guilty in this particular instance. Surely his condemnation would be warranted.

If he is found to be guilty would that alter your view ?
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