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NW wrote on Jan 28, 2009 11:56 AM:
I have done a lot of research on adults who sue claiming these charges. In the 90's court cases like these were way overboard. Often the only evidence that abuse occurred is the plaintiff's subjective belief that it did. Society's justifiable repugnance for the crime of incest should not preclude the requirement of reliable proof that the alleged act did indeed occur.
Because the burden of proof in a criminal case is higher than in a civil case (beyond a reasonable doubt, as opposed to a preponderance of the evidence)the allegations were suggestive circumstances. A false allegation of criminal sexual molestation will directly and foreseeably endanger the accused person's reputation and cause his to suffer serious injury and damage. Courts will no doubt also need to consider such public policy issues as the need to balance the rights of abuse victims to seek legal redress with the rights of citizens to be protected from false criminal charges.
Not everyone found guilty in a court of law is in fact guilty. There are many factors to consider. There are so many things to consider. I do not believe this case is over.
Because the burden of proof in a criminal case is higher than in a civil case (beyond a reasonable doubt, as opposed to a preponderance of the evidence)the allegations were suggestive circumstances. A false allegation of criminal sexual molestation will directly and foreseeably endanger the accused person's reputation and cause his to suffer serious injury and damage. Courts will no doubt also need to consider such public policy issues as the need to balance the rights of abuse victims to seek legal redress with the rights of citizens to be protected from false criminal charges.
Not everyone found guilty in a court of law is in fact guilty. There are many factors to consider. There are so many things to consider. I do not believe this case is over.
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