A defense attorney argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last week that he should be allowed to delve into the sexual past of a 15-year-old male prostitute on cross-examination. The boy's attorney and the Superior Court judge claimed protection under the Rape Shield Law. In court, Kenneth L. admitted he was a prostitute, but during cross-examination the trial judge prevented defense counsel from questioning Kenneth about specific instances of prostitution, citing the Rape Shield Law.
September 20, 1999 at 12:00 AM
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A defense attorney argued before the state Supreme Court last week thathe should be allowed to delve into the sexual past of a 15-year-oldmale prostitute on cross-examination.
The boy’s attorney — and the Superior Court — claimed thatinformation is protected by the Rape Shield Law and is irrelevant tothe case against a man who allegedly encouraged the victim to remain aprostitute.
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