Just because the the verdict was not guilty does not mean that there were no consequences.
1. The players experienced severe financial impacts, both including loss of work and paying for extremely high profile lawyers
2. The players are now on a national, and somewhat international record as potential sex offenders
3. There was a nation wide conversation about consent, especially as it relates to high profile athletes.
4. None of the players pose a risk as repeat offenders. They're suffered loss to your (extremely public) reputation and money, a not guilty charge will not embolden them to commit more crimes.
While this result is surely devastating for EM and her family she has kept her anonymity and has shared here story and found sympathy from millions.
The whole thing sucks, time to learn the lesson and move on.
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