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Taverner

(55,476 posts) Mon Nov 26, 2012, 04:18 PM Nov 2012

Would a woman ever falsely accuse somebody of rape? [View all]

I am being serious with this question...

Trying to put myself in said woman's shoes, after charging person a of rape, that person would be subjected to an invasive procedure on her vulva. If a woman's vulva experiences violent rape, usually there is some sign in terms of skin tearing, etc. If she was raped while unconscious, there might not be. Semen may or may not be present.

So by going through this procedure, which I assume is at least uncomfortable, she runs the risk of being charged with making a false accusation.

If she says she was raped while sleeping or otherwise incapacitated, and offers no evidence, then it becomes he said/she said and most likely won't go anywhere.

So I pose this question, not rhetorically but honestly seeking an answer.

Your thoughts?

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Would a woman ever falsely accuse somebody of rape? [View all] Taverner Nov 2012 OP

Google: Duke Lacrosse Rape n/t geek_sabre Nov 2012 #1

True. Taverner Nov 2012 #5

Few things geek_sabre Nov 2012 #11

The prosecution was also withholding key exculpatory evidence. pnwmom Nov 2012 #21

Also: Gary Dotson regnaD kciN Nov 2012 #20

Dotson did 10 years for a rape he didn't commit.. Upton Nov 2012 #64

I'm sure it happens about .0000001 % of the time. Or less. randome Nov 2012 #2

I guess the question to ask would be Taverner Nov 2012 #4

I don't know how many tests are part of the process. Or if they are independently made. randome Nov 2012 #7

A lot of damage can occur to the accused before prosecution even begins. Lionessa Nov 2012 #9

More often than that in the case of women with personality disorders pnwmom Nov 2012 #19

I have a friend who was raped a few years back who is Borderline. Odin2005 Nov 2012 #76

That is a problem, for sure. Unfortunately many people with BPD have a history of lying pnwmom Nov 2012 #83

does the sun appear to rise in the east every 24 hours? nt msongs Nov 2012 #3

Not all rape claims occur while evidence is present. Lionessa Nov 2012 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author markpkessinger Nov 2012 #86

Of course. MrSlayer Nov 2012 #8

It happens. I think it is rare. rainin Nov 2012 #10

It has never happened except when it happens cthulu2016 Nov 2012 #12

True Taverner Nov 2012 #16

Of course it can happen. False accusations... Whiskeytide Nov 2012 #13

I knew of a case Mz Pip Nov 2012 #14

Yep AlexSatan Nov 2012 #53

Duke Lacrosse case bluestateguy Nov 2012 #15

Very rare marions ghost Nov 2012 #17

Sure.. one_voice Nov 2012 #18

Tawana Brawley glacierbay Nov 2012 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author eugene jones Nov 2012 #23

Since women are actually people and ... LisaLynne Nov 2012 #24

Only in the sense of innocent until proven guilty... Lightbulb_on Nov 2012 #67

Tawana Brawley and the Duke University stripper didn't have any reservations Mike Daniels Nov 2012 #25

Yes because whether its a women or a man they are still human Drale Nov 2012 #26

I know of one case where a person with malicious vindictive intentions Zorra Nov 2012 #27

facts: fbi and englands counterpart both state false rape 2-3%. extremely low. seabeyond Nov 2012 #28

You think 2-3% is low? WinniSkipper Nov 2012 #38

yes, out of a 100, i think the number 2 and 3 are low. also per FBI 30-70% of rape NOT seabeyond Nov 2012 #41

I think with those statistics.. WinniSkipper Nov 2012 #44

well, that is about vomit invoking. nt seabeyond Nov 2012 #49

Not sure what that's supposed to mean WinniSkipper Nov 2012 #55

Why don't we just make rape legal? gollygee Nov 2012 #54

I think the answer is WinniSkipper Nov 2012 #57

Such statistics would never be permitted as evidence in a trial. . . markpkessinger Nov 2012 #71

Thanks for the reply. WinniSkipper Nov 2012 #73

Try a VoIP call with 2-3% packet loss snooper2 Nov 2012 #62

I know several girls/women who have been raped and none reported it. LittlestStar Nov 2012 #82

or self blame. or feel wont be believed. or humiliated and just want to forget. yes. seabeyond Nov 2012 #84

and yet the vail of suspicion and doubt is cast on 100% of victims liberal_at_heart Nov 2012 #42

yes, and take note of the realitively new du member jumping up with glee, accusing rape victims seabeyond Nov 2012 #50

At least you are consistent with your hyperbole. NT WinniSkipper Nov 2012 #52

There's at least one published NIH research study that says "yes," a woman might. pnwmom Nov 2012 #29

41%??????? Taverner Nov 2012 #33

In one "small metropolitan community" justiceischeap Nov 2012 #37

I was shocked at that, too. pnwmom Nov 2012 #40

yes. i don't see how anyone could think otherwise. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #30

A recent case: ohiosmith Nov 2012 #31

Almost ruined his life, so even if the number are low, lying about rape joeybee12 Nov 2012 #59

It happens. Women are not saints. Warpy Nov 2012 #32

Not saying they are - but I wanted to ask this question in a non-threatening way Taverner Nov 2012 #35

It's in the range of known human behavior. bluedigger Nov 2012 #34

I wanted to ask this question in a non-threatening way Taverner Nov 2012 #36

"ever"? Of course. "ever" is a word that of course gets a yes answer. uppityperson Nov 2012 #39

Several DUers believe that *two* women are falsely accusing Julian Assange (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #43

Yes. I know because of the wording of your question. JoePhilly Nov 2012 #45

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. FarCenter Nov 2012 #46

Yes it has happened davidn3600 Nov 2012 #47

I never knew one who did, but it seems to have been done at times in the past in the Cleita Nov 2012 #48

Brian Banks spent 5 years in prison.. Upton Nov 2012 #51

My next door neighbor falsely claimed rape but didn't accuse anyone specifically. It got me brewens Nov 2012 #56

Yes, but it is rare Marrah_G Nov 2012 #58

It's a rarity. Usually such false complaints come from women with stability issues. Bucky Nov 2012 #60

My stepfather was. Separation Nov 2012 #61

Yes. Because it has happened. There are documented instances of women ... 11 Bravo Nov 2012 #63

Pew Research has researched changing attitudes toward pregnancies outside of patrice Nov 2012 #65

ratio of false:accurate accusations is also problematic zazen Nov 2012 #66

My thoughts... If you insist Ohio Joe Nov 2012 #68

+1 This thread serves no other purpose. n/t MadrasT Nov 2012 #70

Are you kidding me? It happens every day! chaska Nov 2012 #69

My old roommate had it happen to him. She did 45 days for false accusation. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #72

This is gonna be a flame-war. Odin2005 Nov 2012 #74

Yeah, I don't see it as being worth it at all treestar Nov 2012 #75

no, never arely staircase Nov 2012 #77

Are you high? TrueBlueinCO Nov 2012 #79

Is this a serious question??? TrueBlueinCO Nov 2012 #78

ITA. Unless somebody has been living under a rock, I fail to see how LisaL Nov 2012 #81

Because if I asked the question any other way, vitriol and hate would spew Taverner Nov 2012 #89

Not nearly as often as a man would falsely deny raping sombody Lil Missy Nov 2012 #80

Good Point...very good point Taverner Nov 2012 #88

Ugly divorces tabasco Nov 2012 #85

Oh lord I'm going to go there: JimDandy Nov 2012 #87