We recently discussed the appointment of Jean Peters Baker as special prosecutor to take over the investigation of the high-profile sexual assault case of Daisy Coleman, the Maryville teen who was allegedly raped by a high school football player and then harassed relentlessly for being a victim.
Here are five facts about Baker that may make a difference in the handling of the case this time around.
Do you think Jean Peters Baker is a good fit for the Maryville rape case? Join the discussion on Facebook at FindLaw for Legal Professionals.
Related Resources:
- Jean Peters Baker will make sure justice is done in Maryville (The Kansas City Star)
- Scienter Requirement Applies to Each Statutory Element in Rape (FindLaw’s Eighth Circuit Blog)
- Enormity of Rape Evidence Trumps Possible Propensity Problem (FindLaw’s Eighth Circuit Blog)
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