IzzyBlanche
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Defense attorney Daniel Webb asked Berman about reports that Zahau had been fondled by her school principal when she was young, and why that might put her at risk for suicide.
“Sexual abuse can be devastating to the abused,” Berman answered. “It produces a sense of shame, as if they are to blame; low self-esteem.
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At this point she's at very high risk for suicide,” said Berman, calling Max’s fall “the straw that broke the camel’s back” for Zahau’s emotional state.
He added, “To a reasonable degree of scientific certainty, she did die by suicide. That is my opinion.”
I find it appalling that anyone was even allowed to say this. What an insult. Not only to Rebecca but to all victims of sexual abuse. What a crock! MOO
I would also be very interested to know what this "scientific certainty" he speaks of us. Psychology/psychiatry isn't even considered a "hard" science.