Panel:  Massachusetts Rape Law Not Vague, Distinguishes Appropriate Medical Care

Mealey's (January 22, 2021, 1:59 PM EST) -- BOSTON — Massachusetts’ rape statute is not unconstitutionally vague because it adequately distinguishes between conduct that constitutes rape and conduct that constitutes appropriate medical practice, a state appellate panel ruled Jan. 19 in affirming the conviction of a certified nurse’s assistant (CNA) for the rape of a nursing home resident with dementia and the denial of the CNA’s motion for a new trial....

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