A statutory rape case is dismissed when the alleged victim , 14 , takes her own life . Comment: Michigan law does not allow only the defendant 's testimony to prove a case . Despite Tarnopolski 's admission of a sexual encounter , Michigan state law precludes using only the defendant 's statement in proving a case . The girl was discovered by her 12-year-old brother after she hanged herself .
A statutory rape case is dismissed when the alleged victim , 14 , takes her own life . Comment: Michigan law does not allow only the defendant 's testimony to prove a case . The girl was discovered by her 12-year-old brother after she hanged herself .