SANFORD, Fla. -- A Florida judge apologized to a rape victim for suggesting she wasn't attractive enough to be raped.
Sanford Circuit Judge Gene Stephenson said he hopes the woman accepts his apology.
Stephenson says he doesn't remember making the comment. But court transcripts showed he said, "Why would he want to rape her? She doesn't look like a day at the beach."
Stephenson made the remark after looking at a photo of the beaten and bruised victim as attorneys were discussing a plea agreement for the 26-year-old suspect, who is charged with raping, beating, kidnapping and robbing the 57-year-old woman.
The woman says she found the comment "appalling" and that she plans to file a complaint with the state Judicial Qualifications Commission.
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Sanford Circuit Judge Gene Stephenson said he hopes the woman accepts his apology.
Stephenson says he doesn't remember making the comment. But court transcripts showed he said, "Why would he want to rape her? She doesn't look like a day at the beach."
Stephenson made the remark after looking at a photo of the beaten and bruised victim as attorneys were discussing a plea agreement for the 26-year-old suspect, who is charged with raping, beating, kidnapping and robbing the 57-year-old woman.
The woman says she found the comment "appalling" and that she plans to file a complaint with the state Judicial Qualifications Commission.
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