I would note from a prosecutor's point of view that by formalizing that you are really not giving much away because in cases like this where consent is such an important part of the offense or lack of consent, the presence and willingness of the victim to proceed is crucial.
Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of victim consent in legal processes.
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