Outsider 77: We know little, actually closer to nothing, about the circumstances of this case. We don't know if the alleged sexual contact was consensual or not.  We don't know the age of the young girl.  We don't know if this was a case of "adolescent sexual curiousity" as you suggest, or a case of a young man using power over a young girl.  

We do know that the investigation by the police was sufficient for the DA's office to file first degree sexual abuse charges.....a Measure 11 charge.  We also know the DA has chosen to prosecute Mr. Gouldner as an adult, an option, but not a necessity when dealing with a youth of 15.   

Your post seems to trivialize the alleged actions and castigate the authorities who reacted to it by determining it was an alleged crime worthy of prosecution.  IMO, your comments are founded on ignorance (lack of knowledge) regarding this particular case as well as an seeming lack of understanding of the seriousness of sexual assaultive behavior. 

Gary Crum