the fact that she didn't look 13 (see above picture), had a fake id and was willing to lie about her age if asked (and bowie never felt a need to), the fact that both were high to the point the statrape charge would never go to trial either then or today, the fact that lori mattix has zero regrets and no charges were ever filed and bowie expressed embarrassment over everything he did while he was dangerously addicted to cocaine.

yes other facts fucking matter. this incredibly reductive method of reasoning may work for you in your simple and comfortable internet life, but the real world, and real law, does not work that fucking way.