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by yarou 3669 days ago
By all means, let us take rape accusations seriously. But let us also be careful to do proper due diligence, instead of rushing to destroy a potentially innocent person's reputation.

Our forefathers envisioned a fair and impartial judicial branch, with the accuser and the accused on equal ground. The accused party should always be presumed innocent, instead of guilty.