Ken Buck spokesman: Rape case stories smears that may scare women away from reporting

Michael Roberts October 13, 2010 10:41AM

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On Monday, we told you about Ken Buck's decision not to prosecute an alleged 2005 rape, which liberal organizations view as evidence that he lacks compassion for women.

Buck spokesman Owen Loftus sees something different -- an unfair assault on Buck's character that exploits the woman at the center of this particular incident even as it potentially makes other women less willing to step forward if they become victims.

Ken Buck spokesman: Rape case stories smears that may scare women away from reporting

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