Comments on: Inside jury deliberations in a rape case

By: Don't Use The "R" Word - World Affairs Board

Don't Use The "R" Word - World Affairs Board — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:29:06 +0000

[...] For many of the jurors, the case turned on the credibility of Safi and of the woman he stood accused of assaulting, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln student Tory Bowen. Both testified, and neither — according to most of the jurors — was completely believable. Even more important, the jurors said, was Safi’s past. Bowen’s allegation marked the third time since 2001 a woman has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Safi. Neither of the previous cases resulted in a conviction, but both of those women were permitted to testify for the state at Safi’s trial. Put a little spin on the whole thing… However, note that she says she only consumed four drinks and there seems to be no talk of drugs. This second report is worth reading. JournalStar.com – Lincoln, Nebraska – News – Local Inside jury deliberations in a rape case � UBUNTU! [...]

By: More Proof the USE is better than RAPE « Baptists For Brownback 2008

More Proof the USE is better than RAPE « Baptists For Brownback 2008 — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:04:44 +0000

[...] first trial resulted in a hung jury last November when jurors deadlocked 7-5. Responding to Cheuvront’s initial language ban—which will be in force again when Safi is [...]

By: There is No Such Word as Rape at Shakesville

There is No Such Word as Rape at Shakesville — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:12:12 +0000

[...] Dahlia Lithwick notes: Safi’s first trial resulted in a hung jury last November when jurors deadlocked 7-5. Responding to Cheuvront’s initial language ban—which will be in force again when Safi is [...]