The impact of sexual abuse on female development: a longitudinal study

Re:The impact of sexual abuse on female development: a longi... by Ericson2314 on Thursday January 13, 2022 @03:50PM (#29926651)

I see what they mean, but still doesn't seem good. I would assume "big brained" witness especially defendants are told by their lawyers to shut up for similar reasons, too.

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Re:The impact of sexual abuse on female development: a longi... by throwawayboise on Thursday January 13, 2022 @04:07PM (#29926870)

Defendants often don't testify at all, it's impossible for them to be impartial and generally they can only hurt themselves. They have the presumption of innocence and they don't have to say a word to establish that.

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Re:The impact of sexual abuse on female development: a longi... by Ericson2314 on Thursday January 13, 2022 @05:22PM (#29927778)

Good points

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Re:The impact of sexual abuse on female development: a longi... by fatbird on Thursday January 13, 2022 @05:19PM (#29927744)

Hans Reiser would almost certainly be free today if he hadn't overruled his lawyer and taken the stand in his own defence.

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