Do sexual indiscretions excuse rape?
Catherine writes:
I was distressed to read yourdiscussion of the Kobe Bryant trial. You are trying to make others aware of how alcohol or other drugs may affect the judgement of others but in doing so you made some huge assumptions.
I am not assuming that he is guilty, but neither do I assume she was not assaulted. Many women are raped when under the influence. Being drunk or loaded does not give another person the right to sexually abuse you. And, her lack of sexual discretion is neither a predictor nor an exclusionary factor for assault.
Being irresponsible, lax or loaded does not give anyone the right to use you sexually.
Additionally, California law says the victim of a sexual assault is ...
