Sex pest cycling figure…

[Ratty]

I am pleased to read she says "Its not about the money" because she is unlikely to get much, if any.!

 

Were she in the USA she would likely get $30 million never mind R3 million, even if she lost the case, but here in good old South Africa our courts place very little value on pain and suffering. I doubt she will get much, if anything.

 

Anyway, she makes really only one serious allegation, sex at 14 even if it was consensual is still Statutory Rape in SA, although I dont know how she intends proving this. The other allegations are irrelevant in my mind, isolating her from her friends etc, although its probable it had a detrimental effect on her, unless he forceably kept her away, its not illegal, its great "fluff" for the media and to "plump" her case, but I cant see the courts reading much into it.

 

Sometimes, I also wonder, all this went on what 15 odd years ago, her life is a mess because of decisions she freely made so lets sue someone and lay all the blame on them for my issues.

 

Dont get me wrong, Statutory rape is a serious offence and if he is guilty, then he must face the music, but I cant help feeling the rest is just a way to hopefully increase her bank balance, it seldom takes so long to realize you have issues.

 

 

If its not about the money, why is she sueing for money rather than trying to get him locked up.

I had a friend when I was a teenager who was in a very similar situation, also with an older man (he was 30 at the time, she was 14). But, it was her choice! Funnily enough it also started innocently with them cycling together and progressed from there. She is a now 30 and perfectly happily married (to a guy her age) with a child of her own. You can't blame your past for messing up the rest of your life.

 

I doubt a physcoligist would recommend sueing the person to make you feel better.

[NotSoBigBen]

At least I look like scum.

 

I told you nothing good would come of them 'squaw' pictures and stuff on your skins

[ScottBoulder]

If its not about the money, why is she sueing for money rather than trying to get him locked up.

I had a friend when I was a teenager who was in a very similar situation, also with an older man (he was 30 at the time, she was 14). But, it was her choice! Funnily enough it also started innocently with them cycling together and progressed from there. She is a now 30 and perfectly happily married (to a guy her age) with a child of her own. You can't blame your past for messing up the rest of your life.

 

I doubt a physcoligist would recommend sueing the person to make you feel better.

People should not be discussing issues they no nothing about to begin with. If you have a proper understanding of the law and civil cases, you will know there is much work and preparation that a plaintiff goes through. In this case the plaintiff spent countless hours with one of the best psychologists this country has to offer, she was assessed over and over. Nobody would put themselves through that for no reason at all. Would they? The damage done to a minor is extensive, yes children are all different and all cope differently. I have it on good authority that he was too afraid to take the stand and deny the claims and he signed an acknowledgement of guilt. In my mind that says it all. It cannot be argued that it is about money because it would have cost her hundreds of thousands of rands to take this on with no guarantee of getting it back. There is lots of food for thought, but perhaps a better understanding of the law & psychology is required to better understand the situation?

[Tumbleweed]

innocence? - why did he settle before taking the stand? Why no press? actions of a guilty pervert

Rumour has it he signed an acknowledgement of guilt stating that he abused his power with her from the age of 15...makes you think...

 

I have it on good authority that he was too afraid to take the stand and deny the claims and he signed an acknowledgement of guilt.

 

Pick one.

[Wyatt Earp]

I told you nothing good would come of them 'squaw' pictures and stuff on your skins

I R a gangsta, gonna wear my Tapout shirt tonight.

[NotSoBigBen]

I R a gangsta, gonna wear my Tapout shirt tonight.

 

Just don't tear the sleeves off before you go .......

[Wonder Woman]

People should not be discussing issues they no nothing about to begin with. If you have a proper understanding of the law and civil cases, you will know there is much work and preparation that a plaintiff goes through. In this case the plaintiff spent countless hours with one of the best psychologists this country has to offer, she was assessed over and over. Nobody would put themselves through that for no reason at all. Would they? The damage done to a minor is extensive, yes children are all different and all cope differently. I have it on good authority that he was too afraid to take the stand and deny the claims and he signed an acknowledgement of guilt. In my mind that says it all. It cannot be argued that it is about money because it would have cost her hundreds of thousands of rands to take this on with no guarantee of getting it back. There is lots of food for thought, but perhaps a better understanding of the law & psychology is required to better understand the situation?

 

You might be right. I was just thinking after writing that, that these type of people pick on a certain character type and at 15 you are still quite vulnerable and if she had low self esteem already he may have moulded her and already threatened her to stay and not go to CPT. One never really knows the true story.

 

Either way, for any 30 year old man to go for a teenager, even 16 is just sick in my opinion. They're still kids really!!

[Agteros]

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[Wyatt Earp]

You might be right. I was just thinking after writing that, that these type of people pick on a certain character type and at 15 you are still quite vulnerable and if she had low self esteem already he may have moulded her and already threatened her to stay and not go to CPT. One never really knows the true story.

 

Either way, for any 30 year old man to go for a teenager, even 16 is just sick in my opinion. They're still kids really!!

 

I think you, myself and most people forget our past too quick.

At 15 , "quite vulnerable" lets just say that at any age ,people are vulnerable.

15 is a very tender age, especially when you have a psychopath involved in your life.

I feel very sorry for her, if it was a casual affair with a teacher or perhaps a crush that led to something, one might still be able to raise a little eyebrow.

By the sound of this, our recreational cycling friend here took the liberty of abuse.