Thanks. I’m always suspicious of hard and fast numbers, because to arrive at them requires god-like knowledge of The Truth of the situation, which humans just cannot have.
BTW, would like to point out that there are a number of reasons a woman might recant an accusation, such as being pressured or intimidated into doing. A recantation does not in and of itself prove the original accusation was false.
In a true date-rape situation, all parties are agreed intercourse took place, the only issue contested is whether it was consensual.
I find it quite impossible in this scenario to see how either party can “prove” innocence or guilt. Two people each have a story, which contradict each other drastically, and from this we’re supposed to determine “beyond a reasonable doubt” if the accused is guilty?
How is that even in theory possible?
BTW, would like to point out that there are a number of reasons a woman might recant an accusation, such as being pressured or intimidated into doing. A recantation does not in and of itself prove the original accusation was false.
Many of us have wives, sisters, daughters and mothers, and aren’t wont to tolerate mistreatment - especially of this sort.