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Rape, like murder and robbery, is a serious offense. But, as with other crimes, we do not know whether or not a rape has taken place just because "a woman calls the police to report [it]." Indeed, one can imagine several scenarios in which a plaintiff's accusation of rape could be seriously doubted. Thus, the authors of the letter are right: "The use of the phrase 'alleged rape' implies that the victim's word is being questioned." This is desirable, because we (and the press) must not assume that a crime has been committed...
...fundamental basis of our law. They write: "The two 15-year-olds whom the victim accused may be called 'alleged rapists' because under our law, a person is innocent until proven guilty. "If, after using this terminology, we then refuse to continue to use it (by referring to the crime as an "alleged" one), what have we done but convicted the accused before the trial ever begins...
Rape is an extremely serious crime, and acquaintance rapes are no less grave. Naturally, when dealing with a crime as serious as rape, one expects the Crimson, and indeed all newspapers, to remain objective...
...about an alleged assault or an alleged murder? The 15 years-olds whom the victim accused may be called "alleged rapists" because under our law, a person is innocent until proven guilty. However, if a woman calls the police to report a rape, we must assyrne that a crime has been committed, whether or not the victim knew the assailants. The use of the phrase "alleged rape" implies that the victim's word is being questioned. Over two thirds of all rapes are committed by acquaintances of the victim. This does not lessen the severity of the crime...
...press can greatly influence public opinion. When dealing with a crime as serious as rape, we expect The Crimson to-be more accurate and fair in its reporting. Anne Marle Connell '84 Katherine Deyst '84 Denise Koo '84 Pavin Lessne '84 Melanle McDermott '84 Julia Rubin...