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In the story I am working on, a man, who happens to be the older step brother of the victim, verbally coerces the younger adult male (18 years old) into having sexual intercourse with him. So it is not physically forced, but more so emotionally coerced by the use of emotional blackmail i.e. "if you don't go along with this, then I am going to tell your father ... and with his poor health that could kill him etc." type of situation.
So, is it legally considered rape if emotional force is used to gain access (not really consent) rather than physical force? Or say, if the victim could easily get up and leave, but doesn't because of deep fear of the repercussions.
Thanks!
So, is it legally considered rape if emotional force is used to gain access (not really consent) rather than physical force? Or say, if the victim could easily get up and leave, but doesn't because of deep fear of the repercussions.
Thanks!