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Robert G
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Statutes of limitations have expired after 20 years |
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♥Miss 87♥
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Confused. Shouldn't the word "Ex" be somewhere in there?? |
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redpeach_mi
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it's too late. there is no evidence and the statute of limitations has more than likely run out on that. |
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Alex
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10 years in california and you need evidence collected , at the time. |
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Ellie
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Because this is the uk board i assume you are in the UK. You should see advice now from a solicitor. You would need to file a report with the police and press charges and he would have to be questioned- it depends on how long you have been divorced. Did it happen twenty years ago or for a long period of time? A court would probably won't proof as well now which may involve witnesses such as your daughter and family and friends who knew what you were going through. Too many men like him get away with it! |
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diquarry
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he won't get away with it forever; he will get his one day. but you need to move on. 20 years is too long to be holding on to anger & fear. you'll never be truly happy as long as you live in the past. see your doctor & arrange counselling. have you divorced him? that would be a good first move. if you think you'd be in danger by divorcing him, there are ways around it. you could move & keep your address secret; it's what i did. it's up to you how you live the rest of your life & you're still giving him power over you by living like this. take control of your own life & put him where he belongs - in the past. good luck, diane. |
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Reggie
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bit late but you could get counselling see your GP? |
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jax2205
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Rape is rape whether it's with your partner or a complete stranger, it was still against your will...... It might be worthwhile taking some legal advice if you can do something after this time, there may be varying allowances, most solicitors will give you an initial consultation free of charge (in UK, Scotland anyway) that way you'll know if you can legally pursue it....... |
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Kat
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Yes its still rape ....But would it make you feel better dragging it all back to the fore if it would go for it and take advice |
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Allison, aka Nice Lady
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You can talk to a police officer or district attorney in your juristiction, but unless you have some physical proof, after 20 years, there is no chance of getting a conviction, so charges would never be brought. Even if they could, most places have statutes of limitations and you are almost certainly past them.
Your best option is to just put it behind you and stop letting it rule your life. |
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ANNE J
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Nowadays rape is illegal in marriage but I'm not so sure it was 20 years ago (UK) that's about when the law was changed here. I remember first husband was annoyed at the time. |
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ISABELE B
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yes you can go to the police,, |
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J. P
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This really depends on where it occured. You might look up that state's laws and statutes of limitations for the crime. Most states have an online governmental website than can direct you to a legal page. Another option is to search for pro bono attorney clinics in your area and consult with them. Hope this helps... |
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Bonnie S
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you can go to court... for divorce |
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tassimo_lady_uk
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Hi there.
I have just fled a relationship, and I'm in court for the same thing at the moment. I guess you could always go to the C.A.B. and ask them what you could do, surely the guy must pay for what he has done, no matter how long it has been. also contact domestic violence support groups they are very helpful, and will see you through everything. which the C.A.B. will give you the number of for you to contact. good luck |
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ogg08
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it depends on the statute of limitations in your state... my guess is at this pt., no... but it's always difficult to prove a husband raping a wife because of the given... focus now that he is now out of your life, seek some counseling if necessary and work on things that can improve or give you joy in your life... |
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Cotton headed ninny muggins
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I think it would still be worth reporting if you ahvn't already - other people could be going through the trauma and suffering you have endured. Whether or not any legal action could be taken, i don't know, it would depend on evidence. If it happened so long ago and you never reported anything, they might question the reliability of your allegations.
good luck |
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Ana Thema
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It sounds like you are wanting to punish him because you believe it will help you cope with the emotions involved. Chances are it will only make you think about it more and drag up old feelings of fear and pain. I suggest you learn to move forward and let your past be one of those lessons learned. You are not physically in an abusive situation anymore. It's time to remove yourself from it mentally and emotionally. So sorry it happened sweety, but you need to not let it control your life. Let it go and enjoy the life you have now. |
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Quasimodo
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Yeah...and what did you do? Wake up after 20 years of sleep?
I despise people like you. And yeah...go ahead and report me. That needed to be said. |
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BLACK SNAKE
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Ask the D.A. were you live. |
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Zingo's_Girl
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Go into the police station and explain what happened. Hope everything goes ok. x |
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MJ
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That is terrible that it happened, but the police are unlikely to do a lot because it happened so long ago. The best thing to do would be to have a chat with your lawyer. |
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Classie Scotty D
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i would guess its to late I think there is a statute of limitations on that. |
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B.
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Absolutely. |
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Lady Carole.
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Go to the POLICE they can tell you the best thing to do. |
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Lolly
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Go and talk to the citizens advice they have solicitors working with them ...they will advise you if there is any possibility of legal action.
If nothing else...it will help you by finding out...once and for all...then you and your daughter can move on.
Good luck :) |
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