When someone’s sexual history actually might matter

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There’s a rule — often unspoken — on college campuses and with law enforcement that bringing up a rape accuser’s sexual history is akin to “victim-blaming.”

Most people agree with this. Just because Susie slept with Brad and Tom doesn’t mean she also wanted to sleep with Bill. To say “she wanted it” merely because she allegedly slept with other people — even a lot of other people (which could also just be a rumor) — should have no bearing in a sexual assault investigation.

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