Sentence examples for between the accuser from inspiring English sources
Early efforts to sort through what happened that night were further complicated by the e-mail correspondence between the accuser and the accused, which both sides in the case had.
It is not unusual for prosecutors to delay indictments on sex crime charges for weeks, if not months, while they investigate cases, many of which lack definitive physical evidence and amount to credibility battles between the accuser and the accused.
But recent revelations of sexual abuse by powerful men in entertainment, politics, journalism, and other fields have raised questions about whether the use of these agreements should be curtailed, particularly when there is a stark power imbalance between the accuser and the accused.
Rape shield laws may apply to both federal and state criminal and civil rape cases except in limited circumstances, such as when the consent of the accuser can be shown or when there is a shared history between the accuser and the accused.
"We are sometimes asked to choose between the accuser and the accused," George said.
On Monday, the meeting between the accuser, Nafissatou Diallo, her lawyer, Kenneth P. Thompson, and the prosecution team lasted all of about 30 seconds, Mr. Thompson said.
— Amid the shouting between the accusers and the accused, there were dueling lawyers, court papers and mashgiachs — supervisors who ensure that kosher laws are followed.
Lectures in which "mock trials" are performed and discussed, with students playing the parts of the accuser, accused and judge, should be useful.
After the brief meeting between prosecutors and the accuser's team, a chaotic scene unfolded outside, with reporters and onlookers mixing with representatives from women's groups and elected officials.
Retaliation follows, and the accuser becomes the accused.
