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Originally Posted by M. Steng
Based on what we've seen so far from the victim it was 100% a quid pro quo sexual harassment/assault situation. So, yes, power and superiority/subordination plays a huge part in this equation.
And sure, it's possible that the guy is making it up for leverage in the same sense that it's possible the fucking sun will explode tomorrow and all our meaningless lives will come to an end in an instant. But based on what we've seen through some pretty damning evidence, the totality of the circumstances would suggest that Boyd is as guilty as the day is long. As a rational and neutral observer I will of course wait until everything comes out before forming my own surefire judgment but it's not looking good for Boyd at the moment, at all.
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Yes, in this particular equation, but as a rule one can be sexually harassed or assaulted without a power and employment dynamic...which was the only point I was clarifying. What makes this sexual assault is, per DoJ:
"The term “sexual assault” means any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent."
In this case the victim claims to have been sleeping and therefore Boyd's alleged actions of assault were committed during a sexual act.
I find it sad in all of these cases that many victims didn't severe all ties and associations immediately. This doesn't make it their fault or justify the atrocious behavior of the harassers or assaulters. Unfortunately, some people have put the notion of maintaining and potentially furthering a career ahead of extracting themselves from horrible situations with horrible people.
Thankfully we have moved into an era where we have empowered victims, but it's so weird that it's happening with the current power structure and players in the highest levels of government. Sorry, I digress.
I have a sad hope that Boyd is guilty. Not that I want him to have committed the crimes, but better that than someone trying to play his alleged previous actions against him for monetary gain. I also think that the suit might have more potency were it not weighed down by such a large claim for damages. Can he prove a $9 million loss? Is that a reasonable for compensation and pain and suffering? Is this inclusive of a punitive damage claim...can those even be a part of the original suit?
I definitely support some sort of financial compensation from Boyd if he's guilty. But what's realistic or "fair" here? The plaintiff has tried to make it in the music business, a huge gamble with no guarantees of any level of success, so it's not like he can realistically claim that he lost huge amounts of money on touring revenues or those from the sales of music.
I'm out in regards to this discussion though. I hope that justice is served and any wrong-doers are appropriately punished for their crimes. I hate that something like this is associated in any way with something that means so much to me. Unfortunately, it is not the first time and likely won't be the last.