On the recordJune 25, 2014
If the person presents the risk of being a serial offender, there are very good reasons why sometimes the law enforcement process goes forward even with an uncooperative victim.
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Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of prosecuting serial offenders despite victim cooperation.
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