Listening
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If the rapist uses a condom, there is no physical evidence. Often there isn't, and cases can rely only on the testimony of the victim.
Forensic evidence is a must, fibres, hair, anything. You see... you have to prove it. Otherwise is your word against the other one.
Often there IS no physical evidence. You wear gloves, so no fingerprints, a ski mask takes care of any loose hairs, a condom prevents semen so no DNA. A rapist can be very careful in this day and age. Many rapists won't leave any DNA at all, yet they are still caught and jailed.
Do you think a rapist who doesn't leave any physical evidence behind should walk free because his victim failed to find some DNA?
Sorry....innocent until proven guilty. That's what make the conversation so hard.
But that's the way our system works.
How do you propose to convict someone with no evidence ?