Because it’s common behavior when no assault occurred. And I really doubt it’s common where one did. If I knew this as a juror, it would create SERIOUS doubt.

No, but it does call it into doubt.

In your opinion.

Whatever makes you feel better about it.

Why? Because they’re Jezzies and you’re guilty until proved innocent.

Oh wait, that isn’t really a crime.

I understand that. I also understand why the opposite is true. I think the rights of the accused are more important than the feeling of the accuser. Your use of a relative in your question is a reminder that your argument is emotional. Also, if he’s kicked out, the school no longer has any way of keeping him from…

1. These aren’t children

14 out of how many cab rides every year in NYC? Millions?

It should not be secret. The expelled student has every right to release full details in the records.

The US doesn’t get that much oil from overseas anymore. It protects Europe’s oil supply.

You were barely hanging on by a thread in one country.

More likely we’re trying to protect our INTERESTS (in other words, the assets of the wealthy).

The USA doesn’t have that problem.

Definitely our fault it went on for so long (and still is).

Not really that much of a risk. You were useful to Russia, and the US backstopped you even then.

It is true. How long do you think most of Europe would last in the face of a resurgent Russia, say. About a week without the US? You’re dependent on us, and no, I don’t like paying for that.

Yes, because the money supply is infinite (as long you wants it).

100% wrong, actually. And there is middle ground, find it.

Opinion. I don’t share it.