I think much is being made of this...and incorrectly so. JMO. The fact is, the article headlines are saying they were (past tense) sexually assaulted--while 'supporting' that allegation using the words of Sheriff Wells in the Saturday news conference. IF you listen to Sheriff Wells, though, he is careful to say just two things: 1) the motive was INTENT TO abuse them, and 2) 'crimes' were committed against these girls. This IMO is sloppy, even presumptuous journalism, solely to get clicks and advertising points.
Here you go...this one's from NBC News (who is consistently claiming this):
Title: "Kidnap Suspects Sexually Assaulted Amish Girls, Officials Say"
Now, listen to the video blurb just below that title:
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-c...y-assaulted-amish-girls-officials-say-n182251
See what I mean? (And the article doesn't add anything new to that claim, either.) We have been told they were restrained. Possibly fondled; possibly photographed, given the fact that LE has found handcuffs in the house, and NV has said he'd even videotaped her. "Crimes" were committed against these girls. But we've also been told the girls were examined at a hospital and released; and that they were said to be 'fine' and in 'good health' that night.That same night the perps were charged with "INTENT" to harm/assault/abuse them. To be frank, I don't think those lighter charges would've been levied that night if the two children (esp a 6-7 yr old) had been raped, nor do I think their condition would be described the way it has been. JMO, and I know it won't keep people from thinking the worst if they're more inclined to.