This is a highly unusual turn of events. A Nelson sexual assault trial has been abandoned after a jury exposed their "outdated misconceptions about women and sex."

A pre-trial ruling had been made that the complainant was not to be cross-examined on her sexual experiences or perceived sexual interest in others.

On the second day of the trial the jury asked the judge for clarification about "a belt the complainant had described and how it was attached to her clothing, as well as what shoe size she wore."

Her shoe size! Two hours later they followed up with more pure misogyny.

"How many times had she had sex with a man prior to this situation with Mr [suppressed]?” they asked, followed by, “Her underwear— is it a typical style and colour she wears daily, or only for special occasions?"

I wonder how many older white men were on that jury?

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/sex-trial-halted-after-jury-questions-underwear-sexual-history

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