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58Sunliner

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5. We are both correct. It's called statutory because the minor gave consent.

Reply to LisaL (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 09:06 PM

Jun 2025

Statutory rape is the crime of sex with a minor when the sex is agreed to by both parties, not forced. The reason why it is considered rape is because the minor is considered to be too young to legally consent to have sex or sexual contact. And if you read my post I said at minimum.

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It's actually statutory rape at minimum. Statutory requires consent, but consent is often coerced with him. 58Sunliner Jun 2025 #1

No one ever says no to him bif Jun 2025 #2

Rape is rape. bif Jun 2025 #3

Ever been a rape victim who reported a rape? There are varying degrees of rape, and the laws can differ in each state. 58Sunliner Jun 2025 #6

Under aged are presumed to be uncapable of giving valid consent. LisaL Jun 2025 #4

We are both correct. It's called statutory because the minor gave consent. 58Sunliner Jun 2025 #5