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zumera t1_j6ibeit wrote

>And there was no consequence other than divorce. No charges pressed. No jail time.

It's an unfortunate reality for many women who experience domestic violence. Justice is difficult to achieve and very often not worth the emotional and mental toll.

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honestlyicba t1_j6ic65f wrote

This is really sad to hear.

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GrumpyBearBank t1_j6isy7h wrote

I work adjacent to the system.

At the majority of DV sentencings in my county, the victim shows up to speak (or has a left a statement with the DA’s Office) and is angry at the DA’s Office for prosecuting. And wanting forgiveness and leniency for the defendant. Or outright recanting.

It’s amazing and horrifying

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