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· 10/8/1859

The Fanny Fosdick

Citations

  • 8 F. Cas. 995
  • 4 Blatchf. 374
  • 18 How. Pr. 328
  • 1859 U.S. App. LEXIS 749

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  • holding that victim was unaware of penetration and, thus, could not consent
  • holding that victim was unaware of penetration and, thus, could not consent
  • rape complete upon penetration; failure to resist immaterial where victim was unaware that penetration by accused was going to occur
  • rape complete upon penetration; failure to resist immaterial where victim was unaware that penetration by accused was going to occur

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Judges: Nelson

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