Until the passage of rape shield laws, victims could be asked questions regarding their sexual history, their sexual preferences, and even sexual activity with their spouses.

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Before the enactment of rape shield laws, defense attorneys often questioned rape victims about their past sexual behavior, preferences, and activities, including those with their spouses, in an attempt to discredit them or suggest consent. Rape shield laws were introduced to protect victims from such invasive questioning, focusing the trial on the accused's actions rather than the victim's past sexual history.

Until the Passage of Rape Shield Laws, Victims Could Be