I totally disagree with this ten year sentence, but where do we draw the line? Would a consenting 14 year old be ok? What about a 13 year old who has been bumped up a grade? You have to admit at some point it does matter.
I'll play the devil's advocate a bit. Perhaps seeing the maturity level of the girl persuaded the jury to say guilty. Maybe it was the fact they were given drugs and alcohol. This article is written to favor this young man and he still doesn't come off all that well. Could be a little more to the story.
And lastly ... what are the odds of his new attorney going by the name BJ and working pro bono?
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