A Massachusetts tattoo artist, already convicted of assaulting a client, has argued in court that a woman’s request for a thigh-high tattoo constituted consent to the procedure, despite the absence of explicit agreement for the act itself. The defense claims the nature of the tattoo’s placement implied her willingness to proceed, raising questions about how consent is defined in such cases. Legal experts note the case highlights the complexities of proving consent in intimate or sensitive procedures, particularly when boundaries are blurred. The ruling could set a precedent for how similar disputes are handled in the future.
Convicted Massachusetts tattoo artist says woman consented by asking for thigh-high tattoo bostonherald.com
