Watkins arrested

[DeeDave]

That's one of the biggest issues with domestic violence is that the victims often recant.

Did she file a false complaint or is she just trying to keep her GF from getting in trouble now?

It's not domestic violence. South Carolina law is clear on DM.

People are now making up their own definitions. Not helpful.

 

[DeeDave]

Disagree. Plus, why does it have to be two males? What if it was a male and his girlfriend? A crime is a crime.

If we are comparing the situations, then we need to be fair about it and compare it to two males, one being an athlete, getting into an argument or fighting, which happens a lot more frequently, typically not involving the police at all.

A crime is proven in court, not in a police report and not on a message board.

So, the proper description would be "an allegation"

 

[uscwatson21]

It's not domestic violence. South Carolina law is clear on DM.

People are now making up their own definitions. Not helpful.

This is the inverse of when @AikenGameFan was slut shaming rape victims.

It doesn't really matter what the law states. If beating up your girlfriend isn't domestic violence, there is an issue with the law. Hiding behind the law makes you the person excusing domestic violence.

 

[Ward Jr]

If we are comparing the situations, then we need to be fair about it and compare it to two males, one being an athlete, getting into an argument or fighting, which happens a lot more frequently, typically not involving the police at all.

A crime is proven in court, not in a police report and not on a message board.

So, the proper description would be "an allegation"

An allegation? A police report is an official document that records the facts and details of an incident prepared by a law enforcement officer after responding to a call or complaint.

If Watkins was innocent and the victim had recanted, these charges would have been dropped a long time ago and she would not be suspended.