Reply #89: the real problem is the perpetuation of the 'false rape'

[Mandate My Ass]

claims and the automatic disbelief of anybody who doesn't pass the "purity test" that makes rape such an underreported crime. Knowing what I know now I would do the same thing all over again, I just wish that the stereotypes and the myths could be eliminated so more women would report their assaults and be believed by the people that matter. The problem is that the knuckledraggers keep the stigma and hostility against rape victims in the forefront of the discussion and many women don't come forward for that very reason.

There was an investigation in this case and something rang true to the police. I'm not making any assumptions about the validity of either the victim's or defendants' claim of truth until there's a trial and we hear all the pertinent details. May the truth prevail.