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Rape Case Questions Consent

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Maryland- State laws are being challenged over whether or not sex that started out as consensual can be considered rape if the victim withdraws consent.  Assistant Attorney General argues that rape occurs if force or threat of force is used after a victim changes their mind.  Maryland state law however stipulates that a sex act […]

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