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63. Yes. Because it has happened. There are documented instances of women ...
Mon Nov 26, 2012, 06:16 PM
Nov 2012

who have falsely accused a man of rape, and then later recanted their testimony. Some of them have been charged and convicted with making a false accusation. It's rare, but yeah, it happens.

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
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