http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/07/13/family-friends-say-man-wrongfully-convicted-of-rape/

WOODLAND, Calif. (CBS13) – Supporters marched in Woodland on Wednesday to demand that the rape conviction for a man be overturned, claiming that he was falsely accused and convicted of a crime he did not commit.

At least 100 people rallied from Freeman Park to the steps of the Yolo County Court to show their support for Ajay Dev, who has served two years of a nearly 400 year sentence on sexual assault charges.

Ajay’s wife, Peggy Dev, is leading the effort to appeal his conviction and says it is “absolutely not” possible that he is guilty.

Friends and family said they believe an lie snowballed into a case and a conviction, arguing that the accusers anger and fear of deportation led to false allegations.

“I used to believe in the justice system,” said Bev Taylor, Ajay’s mother. “I can’t believe in it any more.”

The group of supporters said they hope their demonstration shows they’re serious about pursuing an appeal and overturning Ajay’s conviction.

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Charuey, I don't think the cases are comparable. In Casey Anthony's case, the burden of proof was with prosecution and they couldn't prove, beyond the shadow of doubt, that she killer her daughter. In Ajay's case there was no proof beyond shadow of doubt that he raped her. There was an admittance of consensual sex not forced one. Sex with the adopted daughter is morally wrong and I believe there are laws against incest, but nothing grounds for 400 years if it was a consensual sex...specially since the girl was not a minor.

I agree with you Stiffler, the only reason i put Case Anthony comment is because I saw a few comment up there regarding that case and people trying to compare the verdict/punishment etc. Anyway I totally agree that these two cases are not comparable.

let me be the jury of her peers, all i know girl who grew up in nepal for 15 yrs. is not capable of making things up in short amount of time all i made assumption based on how kids grow up in nepal, cant grasp -coming to strange place for the first time and started to have multiple sex with boys. Mr. Dev wouldn't have adopted this girl if she was that ukharmauli and horny at that stage (or he did based on that lol) . all may not true but there is smoke hence fire.  After Dev realized that he his headofdik overwhelmed his true head over judgement he is playing all sort of legal mumbojumbo to convince clueless shoja people. Without arguing much two incidents makes him pure guilty in my eyes if he trying to play with he said she said argument to get legal loophole to get out of prison that's another  story. I don't want to argue anymore I would have reached the guilty verdict on these facts just being me as a jury,  rest you can make own you are free to do that.

1. I know nepal and how girl grow up there, she wasn't spoiled girl  from rich family rather from illiterate poor family. But what from accusers   of Dev seems like she knew all legal jumbo of US and consititution and how to manipulate justice system  ahead.
2.  Secretly taped Phone conversation - alright Mr Dev I know you are seeking benefit of doubt within legal loophole but reading transcript you are guilty sir, you got busted right there and dont give flyingfuuk what inconsistencies came in her depositions later on.
3. You took girl to nepal after accusation filed sutukka without letting police court know about this  to hold her there against her will  by capturing her passport  possibly thinking US govt coulnt do shiit  in country like  Nepal. But US govt got you somehow wasn't it? well too bad you lost in your attempt, innocent people dont act like that normally , you can make all excuses your actions speakes louder. I know people can strech argument anywhere like what  Mr Dev and  his supporters are doing I rest my case. I dont know you but I can make judgement easily GUILTY!!

Grgdai... I thought u would answer with yes or no.

If he admitted having sex...even with a consent of girl..how well does it go in jury's eyez??? Her being a daughter.. Story is hard to swallow.

After a careful observation, I believe that the title of the thread should have read:

"Ajay Dev's case sparks incest on CBS news"

Innocent Man

Innocent my ass...dude admitted having intercourse, with or without consent, with his daughter. that's what happens when you start thinking with your Deeek. lock him up and throw away the keys. got what he deserves.

कुन दिन पेग्गी पोइला जान्छे, अनी सकिन्छ यो दिक्कलाग्दो वार्षिक आयोजना|

Someone is after Peggy or what? That may lead to GC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha ha ha .

I feel the story from the plentiff side was febricated.

ANY BODY listened the tape?  If we listen the tape then we can give our points on this case.

I continue to be amazed how our "educated nepali diaspora" conveniently put the blame on the girl/woman. It is a virtual snapshot of our own society where a woman is to blame for the breakdown of household, family, relationship ties and the list goes on. In this case, regardless of how "her" character is, if she agreed to consensual sex or not, or how she seduced him (at 15 years of age, if you will) is pretty trivial to the fact that a parent is involved in the rape/SEX  of a MINOR who is supposed to be looked after. Would Nepalis be happy, if he got 78 years in Jailtime instead of 378?  Kudos to you all!

Pulsar_Beat
I tend to think otherwise. Anytime you hear a news of rape, domestic violence people easily side with women. I had a friend back home who was jailed because of domestic violence issue while it was all fabrication, the so called violence took place when he was with my other friends. Still the talk of him being a wife-beater is still fresh in his circles.

You gotta do more research on this, it seems like. Rape and consensual sex (incest) are two different animals; they sentenced him based upon the taped conversation which basically has his recording saying they had CONSENSUAL sex and when she was already an adult.

Please, before condeming one group or other, do some research.

Stiffler, If I understand it correctly, Mr. Daughter-fker's whole defence was based on his claim that he never had sexual relations with her; forced or consensual. Admitting to the same on tape, where is his credibility?

Som (katro lamo naam rakhya, yo ta bhayenani....)

You're right his credibility is definately in question. I think this was the reason why the jury sided with the girl. That's why I have been saying since the beginning that the defense should build a case admitting that they had consensual sex, not just rape. I am guessing, however, that if Ajay admits to that then Peggy might stop supporting him.

StiffBro: Peggy must have heard the "confession" of sex on the tape. So, her leaving him because he fked his daughter is out of question. Peggy probably has broder mind than all of us put together but that is entirely her business... What surprises me is there are plenty of people in this forum who think Mr. Lousy Lier is a saintly figure and should be freed immediately, while Ms. teenage horny specimen is 100% at fault... People should come out of their ignorance and hear both sides of the story...

"Peggy probably has broder mind than all of us put together"
TyoTaBhayanaNiSom!!

Anyways, I don't think any post here is defending Ajay to the fullest (maybe except for the OP) and saying his daughter is at fault. Atleast not me, I am just saying both parties look to be at fault and the severity of the punishment is probably not justified. But then again, the jury had a better hearing of the case and they might have been right after all.

StiffBro: Agree 100% percent... I too think that the jury had much better information to make that decision... Sentencing is quite harsh but I ain't going out there protesting just yet...

This is indeed very bad, a father having a relationship with a daughter.
Daughter of benefits ???
Let truth prevails.

What happened to ajay dev?
Any recent news.
Is he wrongly convict?
Friends of benefits is common everywhere only hi case was daughter.
Wht if the case was with bhauju or bhaini?

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