Jeans

Jeans are trousers made from denim. Originally work clothes, they became popular among teens starting in the 1950s. Popular brands include Levi's and Wrangler.

Law

On 10 February 1999 the Italian Supreme Court of Appeal in Rome overturned a rape conviction, stating that jeans are unable to be removed without the wearer's consent. Therefore, they ruled, the supposed victim must have been an active participant in the act. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/277263.stm This last verdict, however, was also overturned, on 28 November 2001 by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, which finally established that wearing jeans does not exclude rape. http://news2000.libero.it/index_speciale3.jhtml?speciale=&pagina=5295.jhtml&sommario=5293.jhtml&arg=5294.jhtml&area=

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10 February - 1999 - Rome - 28 November - 2001

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