DSK case: defending the alleged victim?

Politicians and organizations have begun to emphasize the lack of comment on the "alleged victim".

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• Teacher jailed for lesbian affair with pupil (13/05/2011)
• Lecturer jailed for student affair (13/05/2011)
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