Possible Rape at Sidwell?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sadly this appears to be rape... apparently consent was not given.
it is important to note, consent is not implied just because they had a previous sexual relationship.
No consent = rape
I hope her identity is kept private and they all get proper counseling. Devastating for all indeed.

I must add here, sex in HS often has devastating consequences for all involved. It's a very sad thing.

I'm sorry you either had a bad experience in HS or didn't have an experience you wanted, but starting a sexual relationship with my boyfriend at 17 was a healthy and wonderful thing for me and I don't regret it for one second.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:I think that there may be one or two of you who have not posted the NY Post link claiming that it has new information (which it doesn't). Can you stragglers please post the link and get it out of the way?

The rest of you might consider spending your time reading this thread rather than tabloids from another city.

Don't think so.

[Anonymous]

I like how everybody assumes the boy is guilty just because she says so. I thought in the USA we had a judicial system to prove innocence or guilt.

I know I'll get jumped on, but had to throw it out there.

[Anonymous]

A few more heart-wrenching details here:

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Police-Investigating-Allegations-Sex-Assault-Prestigious-DC-School-372507282.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

The school has communicated everything it needs to in this matter, that is presumably between two minors and the legal system.

How'd that approach work out for St. Paul's in New Hampshire?

I don't share your belief that Sidwell is now clear of an alleged on-campus rape of a student by another student just because the cops have been called. I'm also surprised by the weakness of Sidwell's initial statement. If they are smart, they will be hiring a crisis management firm today, who will counsel them to issue a statement that - while acknowledging the facts of the incident in questions are still far from clear - decries sexual violence, voices support for all victims of such attacks, and reiterates the School's commitment to providing a safe environment for all students.

[Anonymous]

If they had sex at school both should be expelled.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If they had sex at school both should be expelled.

Even if one was raped ?!?!?!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sadly this appears to be rape... apparently consent was not given.
it is important to note, consent is not implied just because they had a previous sexual relationship.
No consent = rape
I hope her identity is kept private and they all get proper counseling. Devastating for all indeed.

I must add here, sex in HS often has devastating consequences for all involved. It's a very sad thing.

I'm sorry you either had a bad experience in HS or didn't have an experience you wanted, but starting a sexual relationship with my boyfriend at 17 was a healthy and wonderful thing for me and I don't regret it for one second.

Just curious, where did you go to have sex? That's one of my major concerns with teens...it's so dangerous. Are they in the back of a car? A cheap hotel? On my furniture when I'm not home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The school has communicated everything it needs to in this matter, that is presumably between two minors and the legal system.

How'd that approach work out for St. Paul's in New Hampshire?

I don't share your belief that Sidwell is now clear of an alleged on-campus rape of a student by another student just because the cops have been called. I'm also surprised by the weakness of Sidwell's initial statement. If they are smart, they will be hiring a crisis management firm today, who will counsel them to issue a statement that - while acknowledging the facts of the incident in questions are still far from clear - decries sexual violence, voices support for all victims of such attacks, and reiterates the School's commitment to providing a safe environment for all students.

The school is responsible for what happens to students on campus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The school has communicated everything it needs to in this matter, that is presumably between two minors and the legal system.

How'd that approach work out for St. Paul's in New Hampshire?

I don't share your belief that Sidwell is now clear of an alleged on-campus rape of a student by another student just because the cops have been called. I'm also surprised by the weakness of Sidwell's initial statement. If they are smart, they will be hiring a crisis management firm today, who will counsel them to issue a statement that - while acknowledging the facts of the incident in questions are still far from clear - decries sexual violence, voices support for all victims of such attacks, and reiterates the School's commitment to providing a safe environment for all students.

I didn't know Sidwell was being tried for anything that it needed to be cleared of. They haven't covered anything up, they have probably opened whatever video and other forensics they might have available. Do tell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The school has communicated everything it needs to in this matter, that is presumably between two minors and the legal system.

How'd that approach work out for St. Paul's in New Hampshire?

I don't share your belief that Sidwell is now clear of an alleged on-campus rape of a student by another student just because the cops have been called. I'm also surprised by the weakness of Sidwell's initial statement. If they are smart, they will be hiring a crisis management firm today, who will counsel them to issue a statement that - while acknowledging the facts of the incident in questions are still far from clear - decries sexual violence, voices support for all victims of such attacks, and reiterates the School's commitment to providing a safe environment for all students.

The school is responsible for what happens to students on campus.

Just like you are responsible for any crime that is committed on your property. Wait, that is patently untrue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More schools need to show this to their students:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8

There is also a "clean" version for middle school students.

Too late for SIDWELL SCHOOL. The damage has been done.

How, exactly?

High profile school with High profile kids
doing High profile activities.

[Anonymous]

Seriously, is this one or two trolls just stirring the pot? There is so much dumb here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The school has communicated everything it needs to in this matter, that is presumably between two minors and the legal system.

How'd that approach work out for St. Paul's in New Hampshire?

I don't share your belief that Sidwell is now clear of an alleged on-campus rape of a student by another student just because the cops have been called. I'm also surprised by the weakness of Sidwell's initial statement. If they are smart, they will be hiring a crisis management firm today, who will counsel them to issue a statement that - while acknowledging the facts of the incident in questions are still far from clear - decries sexual violence, voices support for all victims of such attacks, and reiterates the School's commitment to providing a safe environment for all students.

The school is responsible for what happens to students on campus.

Just like you are responsible for any crime that is committed on your property. Wait, that is patently untrue.

It is not that simple. If the school is negligent in some way in terms of student safety (proper supervision, etc) they are responsible. I am speaking in generalities of course, because nobody knows what happened at this point. However, your analogy is silly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously, is this one or two trolls just stirring the pot? There is so much dumb here.

Rape is serious stuff. Everyone is entitled to
their opinion. This blog is a tip of the iceberg
as the media are really the trolls. They can
not wait to break this story wide OPEN!