Ben v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “On October 3, 2007, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Ben, a bus driver with the Choctaw Transit Authority, picked up a passenger, Monica.[ 1 ] Monica was eighteen years old at the time and a student at East Central Community College. Monica lived on Highway 35 outside of Carthage, Mississippi. Monica testified that she was the first passenger on the bus that morning. At one point during the ride, Ben pulled over at the intersection of Highways 35 and 25 in Carthage. Monica testified that Ben then came back to her seat and tried to kiss her. Monica resisted his advances by pushing, kicking, and yelling; but Ben overpowered her. Monica testified that Ben was able to pin her down, while he pulled her pants and underwear down. Monica stated that Ben then inserted his penis into her vagina. Monica stated that after the rape, Ben cleaned himself with paper towels, and then he threw these paper towels out of the bus. Monica did not notify anyone of the rape until October[] 7, 2007, when she told her best friend, Maurice Hines. Monica testified that she waited until then to notify anyone because she was ashamed and embarrassed. Monica identified Ben in the courtroom as the person who had raped her. Hines testified that he spoke with Monica the night of October 7th. Hines testified that he could tell that Monica was upset and urged her to confide in him. Hines testified that Monica then told him that she had been raped by Ben. Monica then informed her mother of the situation, and her mothe”

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