Louisiana Updates

1/11/09

Plaquemine trial involving retarded woman illustrates rights-protection dilemma

The Advocate reports David Crowson faces a possible life sentence in prison for aggravated rape as a result of an alleged sex crime involving a mildly to moderately mentally retarded woman. Six years after the incident, questions are being raised about the constitutionality of the seldom-enforced state law
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Baton Rouge Advocate

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