The real problem with grasping at straws is that it's obvious to anyone who isn't a complete imbecile that you're grasping at straws.
The one with the most straws wins; and he doesn't drown.
The girl was probably dressed provocatively so it is her fault he tried to assault her.
I thought you read the quotes that you post...The girl was probably dressed provocatively so it is her fault he tried to assault her.
Jim, are you personally convicting this guy of assault? That would go against everything you've previously stated about convictions. Are you ok doing that?