If we didn't have the "innocent until proven guilty" principle I would agree. That's the main point. The fact that there is a strong motif to discredit him only

If we didn't have the "innocent until proven guilty" principle I would agree. That's the main point. The fact that there is a strong motif to discredit him only adds, even if slightly only, to the probability that he is not guilty. I speak for myself, because this is my approach in regards to accusations; others may defend him solely for the presumption of conspiracy and would be quick to label a different guy as a rapist.