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[–] StabbingSky@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

The conviction rate isn't relevant to the conversation of how the conviction impacts ones life after their sentence is up.

The reason for the low conviction rate is because there's usually very little evidence, and to convict it should be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

[–] velma@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (1 children)

The conviction rate is relevant when it is being argued that being convicted of rape destroys the rapists life and only the Epstein class gets away with rape.

It is not just the Epstein class that gets away with rape.

A 20-year review of reported rape and sexual assault cases found that 89% were “founded” by law enforcement, meaning police determined that the crime more than likely occurred.

But only 8% of reported rape and sexual assault cases ended in conviction.

In other words, police believed most reports, but very few cases led to the perpetrator’s conviction. Survivors can be believed and still not get the legal outcome they seek.

Justice requires more than recognizing harm. It requires systems prepared to move cases forward and support survivors through what comes next.

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[–] StabbingSky@lemmy.zip 0 points 32 minutes ago (1 children)

No, it's not at all relevant to the discussion. It's a completely different discussion.

[–] velma@sh.itjust.works 1 points 31 minutes ago