Quote from AKUUS

Note the extreme bias in the original title. The only victims in false rape claim cases are the falsely accused.

Victims' words alone can be enough in rape cases
Pocono Record

Two recent Monroe County cases of false rape reports pose the question: What evidence is necessary to charge or convict someone of a sex crime?
The victim's report alone is all, authorities said. No physical or DNA evidence is needed.
"Police can charge a suspect based on just the alleged victim's statement if that statement is convincing," said Monroe County Assistant District Attorney Michael Rakaczewski, who prosecutes the county's sexual offense cases. "A jury can find a defendant guilty on just the victim's testimony alone if the jury believes that testimony beyond a reasonable doubt."



Lack of physical evidence can result from the accuser, due to fear, shame or other reasons, not reporting the incident until days, months or even years afterward. Lack of DNA evidence can result from the accused having worn a condom.
In many cases where there is no such evidence, it all comes down to the defendant's word against the alleged victim's and whom the jury finds more credible, regardless of whether or not the accused truly committed the crime.
In cases where the accused is acquitted or the accuser admits to lying prior to a district court preliminary hearing, the accused usually a man) must live under public stigma, despite his name being cleared, said attorney Thomas Sundmaker, who has represented clients charged with sexual offenses.
"You're never innocent," Sundmaker said. "You're just not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."
Also, people who admit to lying about being raped make it that much harder for legitimate rape victims, whose credibility is damaged as a result, Rakaczewski said.
People lie for various reasons, such as wanting attention or to "get back at" someone, Sundmaker said.

""""Police can charge a suspect based on just the alleged victim's statement if that statement is convincing," """


doesn't even have to be convincing - eg the Duke Lacrosse fiasco

the case was promoted agin the innocent student by the feminit push that wanted their scalps;

only the money of their parents - which I heard amounted to millions_ saved them from gaol

a republic is supposed to fall back to its constitutional laws to decide guilt not hysterical urgings of a particular political philosophy or by a conniving lynch mob aware of the truth but barreling ahead for a hanging regardless