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> *Apparently they were lying. Apparent based on what? The prosecutor hasn’t made any such statement?

• jonknee 16y ago
  The dropped charges. What else besides the accuser(s) lying could be the reason they would be dropped so quickly?
  • Hagelin 16y ago
    If I’ve understood correctly, the warrant was issued by an on-duty prosecutor and overturned by a chief prosecutor. It could be a simple revaluation of whether or not the accusation falls within the legal definition of rape, whether or not there were sufficient grounds for a warrant, etc.
  • erikpukinskis 16y ago
    Rape victims have to go through an incredible amount of bullshit to actually get their rapists put behind bars. This includes: 1) Talking about and reliving the experience over and over and over to police, prosecutors, judges, juries, family and friends, delaying your ability to "move on". 2) Being mercilessly attacked by legal challenge from your rapist, including attempts to defame your character (defense attorneys trying to prove you are a "slut"), and whatever else they can throw at you to try and make your life miserable so you'll drop the charges. 3) Significant legal expenses. The fortitude required to actually see a rape case through is immense. Assuming that because someone dropped the charges they must have been lying is just as bad as assuming that because someone had charges brought against them that they are guilty. Our legal system is better than most, but it's far from perfect. Have some compassion.