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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t know if this has been said yet, but it’s crazy to put someone away for 30 years without [b]hard evidence[/b].  [/quote]

There is no legal category of "hard evidence" which shows your lack of knowledge of the legal system and this case. In this particular case, the victims gave direct testimony under oath and subject to cross examination by the defendant's counsel. That is evidence. It is up to the jury to decide whether or not that testimonial evidence is reliable and truthful (which this jury found it to be) and up to cross examination to discredit (which this jury did not find).  Masterson also waived his right to testify and exercised his right to remain silent. Hence he deliberately gave up his right to give his own testimony and allowed the only first hand account to be those of the accusers. This is not insignificant, it is a huge gamble and typically is not looked favorably on by juries as they want to hear both sides. Masterson did not provide his testimony, that was his decision.

Two of the victims also individually told third parties (friends) of these events after they happened. One even filed a police report in 2004. These facts were all permitted to be admissible as evidence.

If you are suggesting that "hard evidence" is only DNA to satisfy your personal comfort level, then you have zero knowledge of criminal court. And you should know that the overwhelming majority of sexual assault cases do not have any DNA. [/quote]

DP but what does knowledge of criminal court or our legal system have to do with forming an [b]opinion [/b] that it’s crazy to lock someone up for 30 years without hard evidence?  [/quote]

I am PP to whom you’re replying. I never said you don’t have a right to your opinion but it’s clear by using the term “hard evidence” shows you lack a knowledge of the legal system and perhaps having more educated and more informed opinions could help you in life. [/quote]

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