Making a false rape claim apparently isn't a crime to the Univ. of Cincinnati police

Pecanpig · 2012-11-28T12:40:38+00:00

Isn't lying to the police on any terms a chargable offence?

Stephen_Morgan · 2012-11-28T13:30:43+00:00

What the hell is wrong with these women? Is it for attention? Total craziness? Misandry? All 3? I really hope, at least, someone studies these false accusers to find out what possible reason there is for this nonsense.

Super_Duper_Mann · 2012-11-28T17:28:04+00:00

Many college police forces do everything in their power to avoid charging their students for less serious offenses. That's common practice. They prefer to put students through in-house disciplinary channels because it 1) looks better for the university, 2) flows more naturally with the student's education, and 3) is believed to be more productive and reformative than the prison system.

Though false claims are serious, this particular one seems like a poor decision that got out of hand. There wasn't an individual perpetrator identified (so it wasn't a vicious attempt to ruin a particular man's life), no men were falsely charged or implicated, and it isn't even known why the report was deemed false. It's more than likely that the University Police are just following their standard procedure and redirecting cases like this to student conduct, as this crime only involves one person.

Blindocide · 2012-11-28T13:01:34+00:00

well, that's not good.

loganizer · 2012-11-28T14:06:57+00:00

Hmm...

I don't see anywhere the COTWA post or the referenced article saying that she admitted to lying. It's repeated numerous times that it is a false report but:

Police gave no additional details as to how they discovered that the woman’s allegation was false

I'm all for punishing people who falsely accuse others of rape, but is there enough evidence to say she lied?

Hessmix · 2012-11-28T18:08:49+00:00

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DavidByron · 2012-11-28T18:54:11+00:00

Well that's right. False accusations of rape are not illegal.

gevander · 2012-11-29T00:38:47+00:00

The information missing from the article: What did she gain from filing the false report (can't really call it an "accusation")? There is always something to gain, either for the woman personally or for a group when filing a false claim. So who gained, and what?

giegerwasright · 2012-11-29T02:10:55+00:00

nor to the rest of the country.

lazydonovan · 2012-11-29T07:48:12+00:00

In Canada this would be charged as Public Mischief, ircc.

will4274 · 2012-11-28T14:38:50+00:00

What is the crime exactly? I didn't think making a false claim was actually illegal in itself.

Title	Making a false rape claim apparently isn't a crime to the Univ. of Cincinnati police
Author	PierceHarlan
Upvotes	166
Comments	35
Date	November 28, 2012 12:37 PM UTC (13 years ago)
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