Of course, you can't withdraw a criminal charge. But they attempted to, I believe. And you don't close a case because the target is shielded - you may put it

Of course, you can't withdraw a criminal charge. But they attempted to, I believe. And you don't close a case because the target is shielded - you may put it on the back burner, but not close it. Rape is sex without consent. That doesn't seem to be quite the case here. The "look" is quite clear, the rape charge is exaggerated.