• atomicorange@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    The government can press charges on your behalf, but if you’re resistant they will often let the matter drop. It’s really hard to win a case like this if the victim refuses to testify.

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      2 years ago

      Yeah but there’s video evidence in this case

      That being said, I don’t think the state should endanger a victim who is afraid for their safety and not consenting to trial