Jerica and Sam have known each other for a couple of years. They recently began dating. The pair spent all of last weekend together and had sexual relations for the first time. Jerica now says she was raped. In which of the following situations may Sam have a defense in a jurisdiction applying the objective test?
A) No verbal consent was made. Actions did not manifest consent. Sam pinned Jerica down on the couch unexpectedly and ripped her clothes off as she yelled loudly for him to stop.
B) Jerica never verbally indicated consent but her actions manifested consent. Once the activity began, she changed her mind and pushed him aside. Sam chased her down and pushed her to the floor and continued.
C) Jerica verbally indicated consent to Sam. The two put on loud music, making it virtually impossible to communicate any further. Jerica changed her mind and said she would like to stop. Sam never heard her communication and she made no further efforts.
D) Jerica verbally indicated consent to Sam. Once the activity began she started crying and yelled that he must stop.
Correct Answer:
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