Law Lords Ruling Links Rape Verdict To Perceived Consent
Britain’s Law Lords ruled 3-2 that a man is not guilty of rape if he believes the woman consents even when she says no. Justices said the belief must be reasonable and tied to ordinary language, affecting future rape trials. The decision upheld three airmen’s rape conviction despite their defense claiming she would fight.
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Judge rules seduction not a crime in reported incident case
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Edward Greenfield dismissed sex charges against Martin Evans 37 but found him guilty of criminal trespass for using an apartment without permission to seduce Beth Peterson 21 a Wellesley College student. Evans faced sentencing May 23 with possible five year jail term on trespass and attempted escape charges.
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Police judge fines mother in careless driving case
Torrington Wyoming police judge Gerald Connolly fined his mother Jennie Connolly, 71, $35 after she pleaded guilty to careless driving when her car hit a telephone pole. The unusual courtroom moment raised questions about impartiality.
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Electronic surveillance declines in 1974 report shows drop
A U.S. Courts Administration Office report notes federal installations fell to 120 in 1974 and states to 574, with most activity in 16 states. The federal total declined since 1971, while states consistently conducted more installations, led by New York and New Jersey.
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