Statutory rape
The term statutory rape means sexual activity with a minor that is not forced.[1] It usually refers to when adults engage in sex with someone below the age of consent. In 95% of cases, the victim is female.[1] Very few jurisdictions actually use the term statutory rape.[2] They use terms like unlawful sex with a minor or unlawful carnal knowledge.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Statutory Rape Known to Law Enforcement . U.S. Department of Justice. Report.
- ↑ "Summary of Current State Laws". U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- ↑ Cieply, Michael (October 10, 2009). "Polanski’s sex crime evolves with society (NY Times title: In Polanski Case, ’70s Culture Collides With Today)". The Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/polanskis-sex-crime-evolves-with-society/. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
