I don't believe anyone automatically, whether the accuser or the accused.

[madamvlb]

13. Ive told my story here a few years ago.....

i was an E-2 (private second class) in the US Army while stationed in Germany I was raped. I was drinking the night before and was pretty drunk, went to my room laid on my bed to go to sleep fully clothed and left my door unlocked. I woke up in the early AM with a SSG on top of me with my tampon on the floor and obviously I was raped....I pushed him off me and called for the CQ (charge of quarters) to call the Commander. Long story but I had to stand at attention in front of a few men for hours only to be told to go back to my room. I was subsequently given an article 15 and lost rank and pay for leaving my door unsecured. My rapist retired a few years later. I’ve never gotten over it. It bothers me to this day. When I made Sergeant I was asked to give sexual harassment classes! I’m now retired from the Army and had a wonderful career but if I ever ran in to that son of a bitch I would....well I’m not for sure but if it ever happens I’ll let you know.