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In reply to the discussion: George Takei Accused of Sexually Assaulting Former Model in 1981 [View all]JCMach1
(27,553 posts)107. Also where sometimes we have to step back and wait
And see. If law is involved, let that play out as well.
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George Takei Accused of Sexually Assaulting Former Model in 1981 [View all]
Henry Krinkle
Nov 2017
OP
Sexual assault against adults is still wrong. And no, a victim whether male or female
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#9
People are responding to this story as they have when women have made similar claims.
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#36
The accuser was very specific. He is going public with his real name, and he was 23 at the time,
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#39
We know that he told 4 friends over the years, and that all 5 of them are willing
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#141
Here is the story from BuzzFeed. It reports that he's told 5 friends over the years.
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#7
Probably true, especially if it stays a he said/he said situation
Pope George Ringo II
Nov 2017
#106
From what I can surmise from the person's own statements, the initial contact was not against
underthematrix
Nov 2017
#76
When a person is unconcious, you don't start at all. That's sexual assault.
Crunchy Frog
Nov 2017
#66
The difference with those others there were MULTIPLE people with similar account
uponit7771
Nov 2017
#114
Many people believe men can't be victims of sexual assault, only attackers
IronLionZion
Nov 2017
#163
stop means stop. Crosses the line to assault when they doN'T "stop". Won't let you leave.
Sunlei
Nov 2017
#67
Listen to George Takei Seemingly Refer To The Sexual Assault Allegation on The Howard Stern Show
FarCenter
Nov 2017
#70
Where's the balance then? Thx in advance for any input on this. Trying to learn
uponit7771
Nov 2017
#139
And i cant believe the number of people who will believe any accusation whatever it may be
BannonsLiver
Nov 2017
#118
Your assumption that all victims of sexual assault behave the same way is wrong
Lee-Lee
Nov 2017
#124