They did investigate for a long time, but didn’t indict because they didn’t think they could prove Gaetz knew the girl’s age. - ThreadSky

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tripperday.bsky.social • 210 days ago

They did investigate for a long time, but didn’t indict because they didn’t think they could prove Gaetz knew the girl’s age.

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ladyofeelya.bsky.social•210 days ago

A person I know was with an under age girl and it didn't matter she lied (jail bait)- a 30yr old Lawyer should know if it's questionable to not go there.

tripperday.bsky.social•210 days ago

No doubt about that!

sauralippa.bsky.social•209 days ago

It doesn’t matter if he knew her age.

tripperday.bsky.social•209 days ago

True. They wanted to be able to show intent so conviction was likely.

eggshen.bsky.social•209 days ago

Look up something called "strict liability". His knowledge of her age is irrelevant.

tripperday.bsky.social•209 days ago

DoJ wanted to be able to show intent so conviction was likely. Without it, they decided not to indict.

eggshen.bsky.social•209 days ago

Where are you getting this? Statutory rape is an offense that carries strict liability. Intent and awareness is irrelevant.

tripperday.bsky.social•209 days ago

Respectfully, my remark was about DoJ’s decision to drop the case. No one said he isn’t guilty unless he knew their age.

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