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Lifeafter70

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11. Yes

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #4)

Mon Nov 25, 2024, 04:31 PM

Nov 25

In my daughter's case there wasn't enough evidence ( his word against hers) for a criminal case. She sued in civil court and won a judgement on paper only. That was over 20 years ago and she still has not collected not a dime. But it did help her mental health in knowing she was believed.

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What's the difference between a "convicted felon" and an "adjudicated rapist"? I describe TSF as both to my [View all] CTyankee Nov 25 OP

He wasn't convicted of rape wryter2000 Nov 25 #1

But a court of law did find he committed the act of rape Mr.WeRP Nov 25 #3

Correct wryter2000 Nov 25 #5

Criminal conviction for financial crimes, versus plaintiff, awarded settlement in civil court Walleye Nov 25 #2

A convicted felon has been found guilty of a crime. Ocelot II Nov 25 #4

Yes Lifeafter70 Nov 25 #11

He is guilty of rape, but not legally. He was found by a judge to have committed rape, but is not legally guilty, Blues Heron Nov 25 #6

Liable, not guilty. He is civilly liable for the *tort* of assault. Ocelot II Nov 25 #7

Guilty, not legally guilty. guilty means he did it. He's not Legally guilty though. Blues Heron Nov 25 #8

Liable also means he did it. Ocelot II Nov 25 #9

true dat Blues Heron Nov 25 #10