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Jan 27, 2014 criminal-law rape credibility victim-testimony positive-identification anti-rape-law

Credibility in Rape Cases: The Weight of the Victim's Testimony and Positive Identification

In rape cases, the victim's credible testimony alone can convict. This article explains the rules on credibility, identification, and damages.