Virginia State Senate Candidate, Joe Morrissey (D), fathered child with teen secretary

[dsjj251]

Originally Posted by O.C. Ogilvy

Why are you defending this guy?

You can search my post history, I have always said laws like this were stupid even when it involved a republican.Unlike you my opinion on the subject doesnt sway with the letter beside their name.

She was 17 and legally able to consent to what they did.

[dsjj251]

Originally Posted by jobber123rd

Okay, I suppose that VA's "Carnal knowledge of child between thirteen and fifteen years of age" law (§ 18.2-63) is statutory rape, then? That law recognizes the consent of 13-year-olds.

no it doesnt.

[jobber123rd]

Originally Posted by dsjj251

no it doesnt.

Then what is this?

§ 18.2-63. Carnal knowledge of child between thirteen and fifteen years of age.

A. If any person carnally knows, without the use of force, a child thirteen years of age or older but under fifteen years of age, such person shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.

B. If any person carnally knows, without the use of force, a child thirteen years of age or older but under fifteen years of age who consents to sexual intercourse and the accused is a minor and such consenting child is three years or more the accused's junior, the accused shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. If such consenting child is less than three years the accused's junior, the accused shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.

In calculating whether such child is three years or more a junior of the accused minor, the actual dates of birth of the child and the accused, respectively, shall be used.

C. For the purposes of this section, (i) a child under the age of thirteen years shall not be considered a consenting child [....]