# In this real life sexual assault scenario, who's at fault? (Somewhat graphic language)

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**Created:** [April 7, 2022, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-real-life-sexual-assault-scenario-whos-at-fault-somewhat-graphic-language/962440 "2022-04-07T06:54:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 9, 2022, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-real-life-sexual-assault-scenario-whos-at-fault-somewhat-graphic-language/962440/56 "2022-04-09T05:41:39Z")

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There was also a case discussed here:

> [@Rape Charges for a Elderly Husband Having Sex with His Wife with Dementia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rape-charges-for-a-elderly-husband-having-sex-with-his-wife-with-dementia/717050):
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> I think that criminal charges are inappropriate here. Anyone else have an opinion?

When does dementia mean an inability to continue to say yes? Or to say yes (or initiate) even if confused?

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