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>Disallowing testimony about psychological trauma is consistent with criminalizing intentional attempts to cause it

No it's not. IIED is civil law, btw.

>and in fact the vast majority of attempts to cause psychological trauma are probably covered by existing laws against assault.

Tired of hearing legal recommendations from individuals who don't know the basics, such as the difference between civil and criminal law. Or how evidence works.



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