Falsely accused of Criminal Sexual Case

[Universal5805]

My Husband has recently been contacted by an investigator concerning a criminal sexual case. The accusing is a particular family member who has had a pretty sick obsession with him going on for 8 years (which I have witnessed myself over the past). Although we are not 100% aware of what she exactly is claiming happened, we DO however know she is claiming something happened while she was underage.

My husband has known this family member since she was 9. He was aware of her feelings for him growing up, and most of the time brushed them off because it was a "little girl crush.. ie-writing 'I Love ____' on notebooks. Over the past 4 years, she has been claiming numerous types of stories involving my husband sexually, and seems to only bring them up at specific important times in our lives (our engagement, our wedding invite, our wedding, and NOW learning of my pregnancy). The accuser also has a recorded history of mental instability (suicide attempts, and mental facility commission). It is obvious to us (and alot of other people who both know them) of her sick obsession with him, her crazy past allegations, her hatred towards me (because I'm with him) and her jealousy of our life together.

We have consulted council, although I am still not 100% assured in everything. This accusation is 100% FALSE, but I'm still a little afraid of everything. Ive heard of TONS of falsely accused people, who have ended up serving jail time. Is there any advice anyone can provide me? Could they even try to charge him without ANY evidence and just on her word alone?

[siamese79]

I am not a lawyer but have been in minor trouble myself and one thing I learned very quickly about law is that you have to have proof!If this girl does not have any physical evidence of any sexual activity between them then she's just full of crap.Sounds like everything is just circumstancial and I would assume that wont hold up in any pursuing of charges if she tried to file.Her being mentally unstable as u say they might not even believe her and then that would be a false police report which is a crime.Best thing she could do is get psychiatric help and hope she gets over him.If she is harassing you even phone calls you have grounds to file a restraining order just some advice.

[topman26]

Thanks for letting me read this great post, keep it up.

[bridye]

Hi,
Are women working in the criminal justice system still viewed differently? Since the creation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Are they considered weaker, stronger, not worthy opponents, or not equivalent to men? Do you feel that these problems exist and if not these what else do you feel is wrong?