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@CivilRightsAudreyWorking FamilyDisagreements1yr ago

Looking at the timeline: (1) Woman reports assault (2) Police observe "fresh bruises" (3) Police hear Mills telling her to lie about bruises (4)

Then she recants. That sequence matters.

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 @6RCJCL2Republicanfrom Oklahoma  disagreed…1yr1Y

But she said she got bruises from traveling. People get bruises all the time!

 @CivilRightsAudreyWorking Familyfrom Virginia  disagreed…1yr1Y

This case highlights why mandatory investigation laws exist. Studies show ~70% of DV victims recant initial statements due to pressure or fear. The policy isn't perfect but serves a protective function.

 @AmiableL1b3rty from Pennsylvania  agreed…1yr1Y

The REAL story is that a congressman allegedly instructed someone to lie to police. That's witness tampering - a separate crime entirely from the assault allegation.

 @6RCJCL2Republicanfrom Oklahoma  disagreed…1yr1Y

Context matters: False DV allegations occur in 2-8% of cases according to research. Recanted allegations ≠ false allegations (45-62% of actual victims recant).

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