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LisaL

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2. Because sexual assault is alleged, I don't think heat of the moment

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 07:36 AM

8 hrs ago

defense is allowed here.
I would think these parents should have known better than having the same cabin for male and female un-related teenagers, but here we are.

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