MARITAL DEFENSE

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Jan 13 2026CRIME

Marriage Isn't a Free Pass: Judge Rejects Defense in Rape Conspiracy Case

A federal judge has made it clear that marriage and monogamy don't shield someone from serious charges. Judge Valerie E. Caproni recently turned down a request from Alon Alexander, who wanted to use his 2019 engagement and marriage as a defense in his upcoming trial. Alexander, along with his brothe

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