[He Rides A White Horse]

Outside the courtroom, attorney Joseph G. Cavallo, who represents Haidl, said his client was "holding up as well as can be expected for a 17-year-old."

I wonder how the girl is holding up. Anybody care?

[neutrino]

I wonder how the girl is holding up. Anybody care?

An excellent question. Sadly, it appears that the answer is "no".

[freekitty]

Right. Who cares how he is holding up. How is the girl holding up?

[weegee]

Exactly. The article plays up the fact that the 17 year old is a "model" teen and holding up as well as can be expected. They are trying to turn the rapist into a victim.

Where have we seen that tactic used successfully before?

I guess since it falls outside the boundaries of his school work, it should remain a private affair.

[cubreporter]

Yes, I agree. I wonder how this young woman was "holding up" as she was being physically attacked. And for the person who too really didn't take part...why didn't he try to stop it then? And as for his past being void of a criminal record...guess what? He's gonna have one now!