06 Nov '16 14:26>
Below is a YouTube video containing the interview where Republicans allege Hillary laughed about defending a rapist. Below is a YouTube video of the interview, where the audio is transcribed. It's only six minutes long:
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Points of contention: First of all, no where does Hillary laugh at the rape, or at defending a rapist. She does laugh at certain details of the case, but not in any way that downplays the seriousness of the situation like Republicans allege. The video is right above, and I challenge anyone who thinks I'm wrong to show where in the interview (give the minute and second mark) they think I'm incorrect at.
Second point: that Hillary ordering a polygraph for the 12 yr old.
a) This is true; however, the polygraph never took place. The court denied the request.
b) The alleged victim has since changed her story multiple times about the account, including a long detailed account of how horrible taking the polygraph was for her, not understanding questions, and the process being "hell". Again, the polygraph *never* took place (An article from the Washington Post below, contains the court documents where the judge denied the motion for a polygraph).
c) The alleged victim (Kathy Shelton) has used this incident to raise $10,000 through a GoFundMe account; ever since the Washington Post obtained the court documents showing this never took place.
d) Shelton changed other accounts of the rape charge (as an adult) apart from the polygraph. She told Sean Hannity that she was snatched off of her bicycle; the original account on her GoFundMe was that she was lured in to a vehicle with the promise of a soda.
e) Shelton alleges that she was in a coma for the next four days; a rather major claim that isn't reflected in any court documents, even though there is mention of her being seen by doctors.
Conclusion: Yes, Hillary ordered a polygraph, claiming that Shelton has a history of false allegations. Though Hillary didn't cite why, Shelton's actions since are consistent with Hillary's claims.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2016/10/11/the-facts-about-hillary-clinton-and-the-kathy-shelton-rape-case/
YouTube
Points of contention: First of all, no where does Hillary laugh at the rape, or at defending a rapist. She does laugh at certain details of the case, but not in any way that downplays the seriousness of the situation like Republicans allege. The video is right above, and I challenge anyone who thinks I'm wrong to show where in the interview (give the minute and second mark) they think I'm incorrect at.
Second point: that Hillary ordering a polygraph for the 12 yr old.
a) This is true; however, the polygraph never took place. The court denied the request.
b) The alleged victim has since changed her story multiple times about the account, including a long detailed account of how horrible taking the polygraph was for her, not understanding questions, and the process being "hell". Again, the polygraph *never* took place (An article from the Washington Post below, contains the court documents where the judge denied the motion for a polygraph).
c) The alleged victim (Kathy Shelton) has used this incident to raise $10,000 through a GoFundMe account; ever since the Washington Post obtained the court documents showing this never took place.
d) Shelton changed other accounts of the rape charge (as an adult) apart from the polygraph. She told Sean Hannity that she was snatched off of her bicycle; the original account on her GoFundMe was that she was lured in to a vehicle with the promise of a soda.
e) Shelton alleges that she was in a coma for the next four days; a rather major claim that isn't reflected in any court documents, even though there is mention of her being seen by doctors.
Conclusion: Yes, Hillary ordered a polygraph, claiming that Shelton has a history of false allegations. Though Hillary didn't cite why, Shelton's actions since are consistent with Hillary's claims.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2016/10/11/the-facts-about-hillary-clinton-and-the-kathy-shelton-rape-case/