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12. Even if it's 2 %, that means among accusations, there bound to be false ones.

Sat Nov 18, 2017, 12:15 PM

Nov 2017

And since right now it's trial by press, with no evidence beyond the reasonable doubt needed, innocent people are bound to be caught into this.

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I am worried innocent people will be accused with sexual assault for this reason. [View all] shockey80 Nov 2017 OP

For so long women haven't been believed janterry Nov 2017 #1

Perfect response to a classic MRA talking point. n/t demmiblue Nov 2017 #8

Please don't take my post the wrong way. shockey80 Nov 2017 #3

The Snackshack Nov 2017 #4

I keep getting reminded of the "Satanic Panic" from 30+ years ago. Archae Nov 2017 #5

2% of reported Rapes are found to be false Accusations Heather MC Nov 2017 #6

It is reported as 2%-8% and 2%-10% as false and CatMor Nov 2017 #10

I Agree Heather MC Nov 2017 #11

And if you are, and are innocent, follow Frankens example. nolabear Nov 2017 #7

Did you read my post? Yes. There are. nolabear Nov 2017 #16

That's always been the case. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #13

Hopefully, this will be the end of white male privilege Not Ruth Nov 2017 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author NCTraveler Nov 2017 #15

It seems to have happened to Blumenthal justiceischeap Nov 2017 #17