"To Lay Violent Hands: Prosecuting Sexual Violence in Colonial New York.
| Autor: | Williams, Matthew L. |
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| Zdroj: | New York History; Spring2014, Vol. 95 Issue 2, p172-192, 21p |
| Abstrakt: | An essay on prosecuting sexual violence in New York City in the 18th century is presented. It explores notes and affidavits used by attorney general John Tabor Kempe and other lawyers when attempting to prosecute men suspected of sexually assaulting young girls and women. It mentions that colonial courts follow common law precedent as established by the Judiciary Act of 1691 for capital cases, including rape. |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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