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2016 Postmortem

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7. Actually, sadly, in many states it isn't

Tue Oct 11, 2016, 12:18 AM

Oct 2016

In New York, it's only "Forcible Touching"; a misdemeanor, for crying out loud.

Here in AZ, it would be Sexual Abuse, a felony.

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GOP Senator Says Grabbing A Woman’s Genitals Is Not Sexual Assault [View all] PatrickforO Oct 2016 OP

If somebody did that to his wife, would it then qualify? nt Xipe Totec Oct 2016 #1

Say that to each of your seven granddaughters, Sessions C_U_L8R Oct 2016 #3

"Lawmakers" who don't know basic criminal law. Barack_America Oct 2016 #4

Actually, sadly, in many states it isn't LongtimeAZDem Oct 2016 #7

He's like a satanic Keebler Elf... Blue Idaho Oct 2016 #6

Just called and left messages at all offices Tsiyu Oct 2016 #8

"Well, if this was a legitimate grab......" DFW Oct 2016 #9