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Originally Posted by Pierre
There are parallels and my point is not on the legalities of each scenario but the response to them by the wider talking heads.
Both men in positions of power, both preying on vulnerable adolescents.
One was, rightly, vilified.
The other garners sympathy. I don't think he deserves sympathy. I don't think he deserves to persecuted either but I do think he needs to atone for his behaviour.
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I don't think Damien's mentioned legalities - I think the point is that sexual assault is seen as far more serious than commissioning nude or semi-nude photographs.