I think everyone is familiar with the current Allison Stokke controversy by now. What most people don’t know is that Allison’s father, Al Stokke, has an interesting record. Al Stokke is a criminal defense lawyer and as happens with people in that line of work, has to defend some sketchy people. However, in light of his defense of his daughter, some of his defense tactics in the court room seem very questionable.

Earlier this year, Stokke was defending an Irvine police officer who had reportedly ejaculated on a motorist at a routine morning traffic stop. Stokke argued that the woman, who happened to be a stripper, brought the actions upon herself.

?She got what she wanted,? said Stokke. ?She?s an overtly sexual person.?

I find this argument about as logical as the people who say that women invite rape upon themselves.

Speaking of rape, Stokke was defending people accused of gang raping a female. The victim claimed mental anguish as a result of the gang raping. Stokke promptly put down the victim, and questioned her claims.

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