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madville

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51. Most states the age of consent is still 16-17
Thu Sep 13, 2018, 07:47 PM
Sep 2018

I think only 12 states have an age of consent of 18. Most states also have laws as well that shield teenage relationships, like in some states it is perfectly legal for an 18 year old to have sex with a 16 year old even if the age of consent is 18 because their ages are less than three years apart and stuff like that.

I would imagine most things would be well past most of the statute of limitations in existence as well.

Okay, let's get to the bottom of this before there's any vote. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2018 #1
true? false? NYDailyNews is dubious at best nt msongs Sep 2018 #2
New York Times have it as well. bearsfootball516 Sep 2018 #4
Some more in CNBC article, 1 hr. ago. appalachiablue Sep 2018 #10
We all did stupid stuff in high school. ChiTownDenny Sep 2018 #37
Just read this on Daily Kos. ChiTownDenny Sep 2018 #44
Interesting theory DeminPennswoods Sep 2018 #46
+ 1 ChiTownDenny Sep 2018 #47
+1000 Good theory posited on Daily Kos FakeNoose Sep 2018 #57
Yes, we all did stupid things, but vsrazdem Sep 2018 #49
Then try not to limit yourself the NY Daily News. (shrug) LanternWaste Sep 2018 #12
It's a News Source. djg21 Sep 2018 #30
High School? This zentrum Sep 2018 #3
State matter ScratchCat Sep 2018 #5
That's why Feinstein is proceeding cautiously. HopeAgain Sep 2018 #9
It seems part and parcel of his background check. LanternWaste Sep 2018 #13
Depends on his age at the time. If he was 18 then, it would mean he was an adult. Texin Sep 2018 #18
Most states the age of consent is still 16-17 madville Sep 2018 #51
Kavanaugh was 17. His victim was 15. SunSeeker Sep 2018 #59
High school is a bit long ago. Minors do wacko things sometimes. BUT this may relate to perjury? Honeycombe8 Sep 2018 #33
Tough to Get Excited Over This Since It's Been Proven that Justice Thomas is a Sexual Preditor Ccarmona Sep 2018 #6
not to mention the president nt barbtries Sep 2018 #20
The D Trumpster grabs cocks cheezmaka Sep 2018 #54
Remember Clarence Thomas? Laurian Sep 2018 #7
Hell, Thomas is a choir boy compared to the P***y-grabber-in-cheif. progressoid Sep 2018 #45
Yep cheezmaka Sep 2018 #55
Or pubic hair on a coke can.... Laurian Sep 2018 #56
I thought he went to an all male school? forthemiddle Sep 2018 #8
cnn is on to something Chakaconcarne Sep 2018 #11
Lots of speculation here. watoos Sep 2018 #14
As far as the republicans are concerned that makes him a perfect fit still_one Sep 2018 #15
I wish it wasn't about sex DownriverDem Sep 2018 #16
If the sexual misconduct led to a terminated teenage pregnancy...but let's not speculate!! BamaRefugee Sep 2018 #17
If they were both minors and that happened, they would have probably had parental consent. Texin Sep 2018 #21
Why would that be referred to the FBI? meadowlander Sep 2018 #38
If not a terminated pregnancy, perhaps a love child??? in2herbs Sep 2018 #48
Who cares what the guy did in high school ? Trust Buster Sep 2018 #19
"Past", as is said, is prologue." It DOES matter. Texin Sep 2018 #22
I disagree. I think Feinstein is being quite petty here. It will probably backfire. Trust Buster Sep 2018 #23
Is there anyone over the age of 30 . . . djg21 Sep 2018 #32
I'm over 30 and COLGATE4 Sep 2018 #36
I'm 42 and never raped or groped anyone, even in high school. meadowlander Sep 2018 #40
Me. nt SunSeeker Sep 2018 #24
Me. MrsCoffee Sep 2018 #26
So, if he kidnapped, barbecued, and cannibalized an entire mini-van full of cheerleaders... LudwigPastorius Sep 2018 #34
Apparently the person he allegedly raped or molested cares meadowlander Sep 2018 #39
Whatever it is, I'm glad DiFi is proceeding with caution - no sense getting duped with a false or diva77 Sep 2018 #25
more of an advantage Marthe48 Sep 2018 #28
yes, more of an advantage - I agree diva77 Sep 2018 #29
did he pay her off to be quiet? mopinko Sep 2018 #27
If it has to do with sexually abusing a woman, republicans simply will not care. Squinch Sep 2018 #31
Paying hush money Johnny2X2X Sep 2018 #35
Hope she has proof blueinredohio Sep 2018 #41
turned on right wing radio to see what they were saying... IcyPeas Sep 2018 #42
I heard about this while I was signing a BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #43
The accuser wishes to remain anonymous and not proceed any further madville Sep 2018 #50
Potentially damning? Turbineguy Sep 2018 #52
No Statute of limitations in Maryland on sexual assualt MattP Sep 2018 #53
The Rumor Is He Took a Minor Across Statelines for Sex-That's a Federal Felony Ccarmona Sep 2018 #58
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