[nathan-io]

> At her initial hearing, the prosecutor said the state was not "trying to prove a point in going forward with this case," but that "the state believes that the respondent is in need of some guidance, rehabilitation for something deeper" and "is just trying to help her."

What mental health issue is at play here? Is the problem that the girl exhibits natural sexual curiosity and behavior? As to her desire to record and share her experience, I wonder where that mentality came from? Could it have something to do with the toxic, social media obsessed culture in which she has grown up?

And it is now the job of the state to provide mental health "guidance" under threat of imprisonment?

It was foolish for her to share the video with her "close friends," but there is nothing criminal or aberrant here. It was not her intent to distribute the video to adults (who I totally agree shouldn't be watching it due to her age).

This prosecution is beyond outrageous, and will leave lifelong scars. She is without a doubt the only true victim here, and the state is the worse for having stooped to this. Hopefully the case is thrown out, and the prosecutors who brought it face severe backlash.

[falcolas]

In the US, there is a sentiment that sex which occurs outside of marriage should be punished. Under the magical age of 18? Go to jail. Get pregnant? Spend the next 18+ years caring for a child. Get someone else pregnant? Spend the next 18+ years having your wages garnished.