Nearly all the states in the U.S. now have _______ statutes that prohibit or limit testimony concerning a rape victim's prior sexual activity.

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Rape shield statutes prohibit the use of a victim's prior sexual behavior or history as evidence in a rape trial, unless it specifically relates to the case at hand. This is to prevent the victim from being further victimized or unfairly judged based on their sexual history. Therefore, the correct answer is C) rape shield.

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