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http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/04/world/meast/turkey-juvenile-rape/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
Juvenile rape appeal causes uproar in Turkey
By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
updated 12:43 PM EST, Fri November 4, 2011
Istanbul (CNN) -- Turkey's judicial system faced an uproar this week after one of the country's highest courts upheld a decision to reduce sentences against 26 men convicted of having sex with a 13-year old girl. Public outrage stemmed from a court ruling that the 13-year old girl had willingly engaged in "consensual" sexual relations with the 26 men.
Among the growing chorus of critics was Turkey's President Abdullah Gul.
"I take particular care not to make any direct statements on issues that are in the judicial process," Gul wrote in a series of statements on his Twitter account on Friday. "[But] the decision about reducing the punishment related with what happened to a young child of ours made me deeply uncomfortable... there is still the possibility for an appeal. I am hoping for an outcome that will comfort the public conscience."...
How can a 13 year old girl provide consent. Especially when adults were paid for access to her. :banghead:
Juvenile rape appeal causes uproar in Turkey
By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
updated 12:43 PM EST, Fri November 4, 2011
Istanbul (CNN) -- Turkey's judicial system faced an uproar this week after one of the country's highest courts upheld a decision to reduce sentences against 26 men convicted of having sex with a 13-year old girl. Public outrage stemmed from a court ruling that the 13-year old girl had willingly engaged in "consensual" sexual relations with the 26 men.
Among the growing chorus of critics was Turkey's President Abdullah Gul.
"I take particular care not to make any direct statements on issues that are in the judicial process," Gul wrote in a series of statements on his Twitter account on Friday. "[But] the decision about reducing the punishment related with what happened to a young child of ours made me deeply uncomfortable... there is still the possibility for an appeal. I am hoping for an outcome that will comfort the public conscience."...
How can a 13 year old girl provide consent. Especially when adults were paid for access to her. :banghead:
