Judge Wrong to Blame Girl in Abuse Case
Although Luis A. Cardenas has been a Superior Court judge for 11 years, he needs a refresher course. Under California state law, a 12-year-old girl is a minor, not a tart.
ROBIN METCALFE, Huntington Beach
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