pinqy
Gold Member
Yes, I am aware of delay, but 4 months is a bit beyond the norm. It' questionable.Rape victims often delay reporting, it is one of the things defense attorneys used to use to question the motive of the victim.
Really?.... There is a "norm" on when you feel ready to report a rape? Do tell... have you ever been raped?
Of course there is, why wouldn't there be? About 65% of rapes go unreported...so that makes that one norm. Most other rapes are reported within a day or two based on andecdotal evidence from law enforcement. I have heard of some cases of victims coming forward years later as support for the claims of other victims or cases like with Bill Clinton where his seeking office is an impetus for the victim to come forward.
Considering how many rapes are unreported it makes little sense to think there's any significant number that fail to report and then, for no compelling reason, come forward long after the fact when chance of conviction is much lower.
Surely you're not claiming this is common?