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Falsely Accused of Rape: Handling False Sexual Assault Allegations

False allegations are not unusual in the criminal justice system. They happen more often than the police, courts, and public would like to admit. Thus, it is common to face criminal charges for an offense you did not commit. It is worse when you face false allegations for a grave offense like rape. This could happen if the victim misidentifies you as the perpetrator, you misunderstand consent, or someone maliciously accuses you of rape. False accusations can quickly escalate into a grave matter, resulting in a lengthy prison...