Italy outraged as court finds victim too ugly to be raped (1 Viewer)

[JacksinPA]

Italy outraged as court finds victim too ugly to be raped

ROME (AP) — Italy’s Justice Ministry has ordered a preliminary inquiry into an appeals court ruling that overturned a rape verdict in part by arguing that the woman who was attacked was too ugly to be a credible rape victim.

The ruling has sparked outrage in Italy, prompting a flash mob Monday outside the Ancona court, where protesters shouted “Shame!” and held up signs saying “indignation.”
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I think this is outrageous. Italians tend to be laid back morally but this is over the edge.

 

[OrphanSlug]

This will upset a whole lot of people... and they are right to be angered by this.

 

[Crovax]

This will upset a whole lot of people... and they are right to be angered by this.

A whole lot of ugly people :mrgreen:

 

[Crovax]

Italy outraged as court finds victim too ugly to be raped

ROME (AP) — Italy’s Justice Ministry has ordered a preliminary inquiry into an appeals court ruling that overturned a rape verdict in part by arguing that the woman who was attacked was too ugly to be a credible rape victim.

The ruling has sparked outrage in Italy, prompting a flash mob Monday outside the Ancona court, where protesters shouted “Shame!” and held up signs saying “indignation.”
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I think this is outrageous. Italians tend to be laid back morally but this is over the edge.

I am slightly disappointed that there is no picture with the article. I feel this is one of those occasions when a picture is needed to complete the story

 

[Sweden]

A whole lot of ugly people :mrgreen:

No, not 'funny' , rape never is. Not even mildly amusing, just tasteless.

 

[celticwar17]

I don't see in this article them saying that was the reason for why they were let free.... only that "In part of the ruling" this was brought up.


Obviously, if this case was only overturned simply because of that... that would be absurd.... but I want to make sure that is actually the case


I can see this to be a part of someone's defense though.... one could argue, they do not find the victim attractive whatsoever, so it would not be in their best interest to rape or whatever.... I don't think that kind of defense would hold very much water, but I can see someone saying it.

 

[JacksinPA]

This could be a new market for street vendors: paper bags.