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People v. Townes

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Riverside County Superior Court

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A threat of divine retribution to an indoctrinated victim was sufficient to support a finding of duress required for a forcible rape conviction.



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Judge Profile

Oct. 25, 2019

Maurice Sanchez

Associate Justice

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