Jamie Lynn Spears -statutory Rape Victim

By Alice Jones, published Dec 22, 2007
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In 1958, twenty three year old Jerry Lee Lewis married his thirteen-year-old cousin and while the movie, Great Balls of Fire, depicted that Jerry Lee and his young bride did not consummate their sexual relations until their wedding night we will never really know.

In the 1960's it was rumored that Elvis Presley talked Priscilla's parents to let her come live with him and his parents when she was a minor, they met when she was only fourteen years old.

In 2002, an African American celebrity was 'allegedly' caught on tape having sex with a woman they think to be a minor and he was indicted. The minor's parents did not come forward to press charges, nor did the alleged minor, but the judge is about to set a trial date.

In 2005, seventeen year old, Genarlow Wilson engaged in oral sex with a consenting fifteen-year-old at a New Year's Eve party. The 15-year-old girl repeatedly stated that the act of oral sex was consensual though she legally could not consent. Genarlow Wilson was convicted and sent to jail for a minimum ten-year sentence.

In 2007, Jaime Lynn Spears, star of Nickelodeon's Zoey 101, at the age of 16 announced to the world that she is pregnant with her 18 or possibly 19 year-old boyfriend's child. Yet there are no charges being brought against this adult. Should I dare say the fact that Jamie Lynn Spears is a white celebrity that the same rules do not apply?

Do you see any major differences in these sexual acts other then the color of their skin?

Jaime Lynn Spears's publicists, has made sure to keep the news media filled with all sorts of lovely sound bites; "Jaime Lynn is so happy to be pregnant with her long-term boyfriend"; "Jamie and the boyfriend are being so responsible by having this baby"; "the parents and family, while shocked, are so proud that they are having this baby." Celebrities and politicians running for President in 2008 alike are praising this young person for keeping her child. I do not really have a comment on what she does with this pregnancy one way or the other but I do feel this young man should be investigated.

Jamie Lynn Spears -statutory Rape Victim

Jamie Lynn Spears at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 03/21/2007

Credit: © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

Copyright: © Glenn Harris / Photorazzi

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If parents would look after kids more, these laws would not have to exist. It is just an excuse for irresponsible parents who cant control or dont want to control their children .

Posted on 01/31/2008 at 10:01:28 PM

 
Excellent observations, Alice. The boyfriend should definitely be investigated, and charges should be filed. What message are we sending to other adult men who want to have sex with their underage girlfriends?

Posted on 01/03/2008 at 12:01:08 PM

 
16 year old girls get pregnanat everyday and ppl dont see that as a problem. because she rich and famous doesnt make ne diffrence and if her byfriend is 18 or 19 oh well her mom is koo wit it let it be damn ppl are so stupid

Posted on 12/27/2007 at 5:12:42 PM

 
My sentiments exactly. I too was awaiting the investigation for statutory rape. However, just like Paris Hilton's arrest, they glamorize her instead.

Posted on 12/27/2007 at 7:12:29 AM

 
The point is...why is she being praised. She is not married, under age, a television star on a show my 9 year old daughter watches, pregnant and everyone is just moving along as if this is CORRECT? I see a problem and a big one at that!! Parents...our babies are precious gifts and we are the police...serve and protect our gems. We have to educate them on EVERY subject and sadly, the lessons are beginning to start an earlier age every year. It is YOUR job to make sure your child knows right from wrong and the consequences of doing wrong. What should we do?

Posted on 12/24/2007 at 4:12:32 PM

 
The first step is the state statute where the couple lived in or were when sexual acts took place. More than likely, the state has a provision when minors engage in sexual acts and specific ages. There are usually gaps as well to allow those that are close in age to not be prosecuted. It does not have anything to do with race either and may or may not relate to Mr. Wilson's case. Each state has their own laws. As such, Ga. has some old laws on the books. It was pretty cut and dry. If I am not mistaken, he was more so penalized for the oral acts and less for the sexual intercouse. I will research this shortly for my personal knowledge. However, keep in mind that several states have old laws on the books that state that it is unlawful to have anal sex, oral sex, or sex in any other position other than the missionary position. However, those laws are hard to prosecute. Unfortunatley, for Mr. Wilson, the tape provided a substantial amount of evidence and that is why he was prose

Posted on 12/23/2007 at 1:12:29 AM

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