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Message: [QUOTE="alibrat66, post: 82445, member: 197"] [SIZE=4][FONT=arial]I feel it needs to be said that in sexual abuse cases the first reaction, in the majority of cases, is to blame the accuser or alleged victim; especially if the alleged abuser is well-liked, a relative, friend, esteemed colleague, or whatever. I'm not saying that Bernie is guilty. I'm simply offering my experience from years of working in social services.[/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][FONT=arial]I have not commented on this situation because I don't know the facts. I want to believe that Bernie Fine, who I know casually (he's gotten me tickets to SU games in LA, etc), is innocent. However, I am unwilling to trash the accusers as many others on this board and other places are doing. I prefer to wait until the investigation is completed to make any judgment(s). At this point, Bernie is innocent, until proven guilty. [/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]