re: Vandy rape case: Juror on trial failed to disclose rape from 20 years ago

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I don't think being white or black has a bearing on his actions. He's a rapist and he's going to prison.

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You follow:

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But can you hold a minority accountable for his or her actions?

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What? His action was rape and the poster applauds the consequence of prison.

There's no need for a hate crime here and they'd have to show the defendant decided to rape her because she was white. Saying something hateful in the act doesn't mean that hate is why he did it. Charging for a hate crime turns up the media heat, makes it about race, and opens up more avenues for appeal. So the DA made the reasonable choice to hit them on the rape charges that were a slam dunk. That's just good prosecuting.