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I don't think victims' desires are paramount in any way, regarding the perpetrator, other than their security and privacy. Some victims desire retribution. Othe
by acjohnson55 9y ago
I don't think victims' desires are paramount in any way, regarding the perpetrator, other than their security and privacy. Some victims desire retribution. Others want to extend forgiveness. Neither of these things should be relevant to the criminal justice system.
- damnyou 9y agoOf course it is relevant. Cases tend to get much weaker if the victim refuses to testify.