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AtheistComic t1_j572f90 wrote

Reply to comment by NomDePlume007 in Man who sex trafficked and extorted daughter’s Sarah Lawrence schoolmates gets 60 years in prison by flowerhoney10

Victims should be able to sue for damages. I would bet that a few groups could be held accountable.

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NomDePlume007 t1_j573tqa wrote

I'm sure there are quite a few well-heeled parents teeing up lawsuits even now. Definitely not the kind of publicity an expensive private school wants to see.

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TechyDad t1_j5743rc wrote

Yeah, I'd expect that this would fall under civil charges instead of criminal charges unless prosecutors could prove that the college not only knew that he was living there, but exactly what was going on there. That would be difficult to prove in a criminal case, but civil cases have a lower bar to clear.

Plus, every affected parent/student could sue. I wouldn't want to be in any position of responsibility in that college over the next few years.

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fakerjohn t1_j58j2o9 wrote

The dad was living in the dorm?

Alright, I’ll read it but it better not have a paywall or obnoxious ads.

Edit: ok yeah that is a very sad and totally bonkers story, one of those “how did no one stop that” stories.

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Murky_Conflict3737 t1_j5fdj9u wrote

One of the articles I had read years back said that some of the kids were supporting the man still and remained estranged from their families.

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