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Originally Posted by pig
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i think that if she thinks she was raped, she should be allowed to say that, and the jury can make up their own minds. the defense can call witnesses to testify that its impossible to classify it as rape, etc.
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I think to an extent she should be able to also. But as I can understand why the judge did this, I've been trying to show he's not an idiot or completely unjustified.
I think if she used the word by explaining what happened and saying something like "That's why I was victimized and raped" that's completely ok, and frankly just trying to establish your case. However, beginning your account with "When he raped me..." or similar things is unfair. In fact, I'm sure if the words weren't banned that the defense could have that kind of wording stricken from the record if she said it (as that is what is trying to be established).