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KWR65

(1,098 posts) Wed Sep 19, 2018, 06:06 PM Sep 2018

Dear Ms. Ford, Please call this number to file a criminal complaint [View all]

Last edited Wed Sep 19, 2018, 06:52 PM - Edit history (1)

They can still investigate and prosecute this crime.

Captain Sean Gagen, Director

The Special Victims Investigations Division is comprised of several sections responsible for investigating rapes, sexual offenses, domestic violence, and crimes against children.

Main Office Number – 240-773-5400

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/chief/bureaus/investigations/family/index.html

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Dear Ms. Ford, Please call this number to file a criminal complaint [View all] KWR65 Sep 2018 OP

Really? Well, then! dchill Sep 2018 #1

HMMM, no SOL on attempted rape in Maryland? Interesting uponit7771 Sep 2018 #2

Statute of limitations? Kilgore Sep 2018 #3

There is no SOL for rape or attempted rape in MD. KWR65 Sep 2018 #4

Thanks Kilgore Sep 2018 #5

See today's WaPo. There are other charges with no SOL spooky3 Sep 2018 #7

FELONY rape. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #28

This former deputy attorney general of Maryland disagrees with you. spooky3 Sep 2018 #32

It might fit the definition in the statute, but my point was that in those days The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #41

I understood your point, but my point is that spooky3 Sep 2018 #48

+1000 JonLP24 Sep 2018 #50

Therefore, there should be no statute of limitations on looking into it Jarqui Sep 2018 #51

She says she doesn't remember when it happened or where it happened and it was over 30 years ago... PoliticAverse Sep 2018 #6

She doesn't know which specific house FBaggins Sep 2018 #8

And if not a felony there would be a statute of limitations that would have expired then? PoliticAverse Sep 2018 #9

One year for misdemeanors in MD. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #29

The prosecutor might end up dropping it torius Sep 2018 #13

So? That shouldn't prevent her from filing a criminal complaint. Let the GOP pnwmom Sep 2018 #14

I don't think so FBaggins Sep 2018 #15

No, they would NOT be turned away. They would be allowed to file their complaint. pnwmom Sep 2018 #17

We're not actually that far apart FBaggins Sep 2018 #18

When I called a sexual assault line for a young woman who didn't now if she wanted pnwmom Sep 2018 #19

I would agree with that recommendation FBaggins Sep 2018 #20

They are required to take the complaint of anyone who files one pnwmom Sep 2018 #21

Of course... it just doesn't accomplish anything FBaggins Sep 2018 #24

This isn't Feinstein's fault. Any person who works with assault victims pnwmom Sep 2018 #25

I agree... but SOMEONE did that FBaggins Sep 2018 #27

I reported Ms. Toad Sep 2018 #35

I am so sorry you went through this. It is horrible. spooky3 Sep 2018 #62

The idea that anyone can file a criminal complaint about anything and it would become onenote Sep 2018 #22

And do remember to say that you were NOt PCIntern Sep 2018 #10

complaint Fixed it tnx KWR65 Sep 2018 #12

Yes get him arrested torius Sep 2018 #11

He isn't going to be arrested based on an accusation of an assault from 35 years ago onenote Sep 2018 #23

That is not necessarily true. torius Sep 2018 #26

Not if it's a misdemeanor. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #30

attempted rape and battery are not misdemeanors. torius Sep 2018 #39

Misdemeanor arrests can't be made on probable cause. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #43

So if I called the cops and reported that I had seen someone possessing drugs onenote Sep 2018 #46

You couldn't be more wrong. john657 Sep 2018 #31

If you aren't terrified by the idea that anyone can get anyone arrested with a simple phone call onenote Sep 2018 #33

Well it's true. torius Sep 2018 #34

Well, would it make a difference if I said I have a lot of firsthand observations that its not true? onenote Sep 2018 #38

No, it would not. torius Sep 2018 #42

It has to be a criminal charge torius Sep 2018 #45

Really? Any of us can make any accusation and have anyone arrested anytime? nt MadDAsHell Sep 2018 #36

unfortunately, yes torius Sep 2018 #40

Actually, no. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2018 #47

That's not how it works Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #55

it has to be somewhat reasonable torius Sep 2018 #44

He is not going to be arrested just on her complaint Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #53

K&R UTUSN Sep 2018 #16

Those of you who believe nothing would come of a report should read this spooky3 Sep 2018 #37

Some of you are a bit delusional as to what can happen here Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #49

waste of time as Ford's ,memory is real hazy AND no corroborating witnesses beachbum bob Sep 2018 #52

Ford's account is credible, even though she can't remember several details. JonLP24 Sep 2018 #54

But it takes more than that to press charges or prosecute Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Sep 2018 #57

Not for me- for the Justice system Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Sep 2018 #59

The standard isn't "innocent beyond a reasonable doubt" it is "guilty beyond a reasonble doubt" Lee-Lee Sep 2018 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Sep 2018 #61

For those who think there is no evidence, CTYankee's son, a prosecutor, lays it out here: spooky3 Sep 2018 #63