FlyHawksFly":4maq29t3 said:
Scottemojo":4maq29t3 said:
On the other hand, issuing the label of victim when you don't even know the circumstances indicates a bias as well.
As of this moment, she is a plaintiff.
I don't believe I have referenced her as a victim anywhere. I referenced, in general, possible or alleged victims, because I agree that is making an assumption.
You are correct. Making assumptions is pretty silly, and often driven by team loyalty.
Though I could counter your general statement with this: In civil cases, a criminal conviction goes a long way in securing a civil judgement.
So when someone proceeds to the civil portion without charges even being filed, it isn't illogical to raise an eyebrow and wonder why they won't wait. It would not be the first time the cost of future litigation was used as a settlement tactic. I know for fact that prosecutors aren't big fans of trying to charge someone criminally when civil litigation is pending.
I most certainly hope that if there was a sexual assault, she doesn't accept any kind of settlement. Men like that should not be free, and should have their names drug through the mud even if convictions are difficult to secure.