False report of rape or not, something here just isn't right. The quote by the police detective would indicate that it was a false report:
“Yes, there was an incident reported as a rape,” Detective Adriane Johnson said. “It’s not as clear−cut as it may have seemed.”
I can't see a detective making a statement like that to the press unless there was a pretty good chance that it was a false report.
Officials attempt to clear up rape rumors.
East Elmhurst residents, alarmed by conflicting reports of a rape in a park next to an elementary school last week, did not get complete answers at a community meeting Friday, but they did get a chance to discuss the implications the news had on their community.
Rumors abounded March 11 after reports that an early−morning rape occurred near PS 127 on 25th Avenue.
“Word spread through the news, text messages and e−mail,” said City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D−East Elmhurst), who organized the event at the First Baptist Church on Astoria Boulevard in the hopes of getting the various civic organizations and city agencies to network.
Police said a woman in her 30s was walking home from work when she was grabbed by a pair of Hispanic men, dragged into the park next to PS 127 and raped. The next day news reports citing anonymous police sources said the woman’s story was false and she made it up as an excuse for coming home late and drunk.
Police at a community meeting Friday would not confirm that account, citing an ongoing investigation.
“Yes, there was an incident reported as a rape,” Detective Adriane Johnson said. “It’s not as clear−cut as it may have seemed.”
But though residents took the news reports at face value, their perception of the neighborhood remained shaken.
“I’m glad it was not what it seemingly was in the beginning,” said East Elmhurst−Corona Civic Association member Lynda McDougal, but she noted there are other problems in the neighborhood, including a regular thief who steals the lug nuts from parked cars.“
You kind of walk differently in East Elmhurst,” she said. “
On Roosevelt Avenue, I kind of carry my bag a little closer. What this did for me was [make me say,] ‘What are some of the things I’m lax about?’”
Others were angrier about how a false rape report could damage the trust in the community.
“I think it’s a dangerous precedent to set,” said District Leader George Dixon, who worried that a false crime report could send police out and result in the injury or death of someone resembling suspects described in the report. “Now you’ve got us walking around looking at young men, wondering if they’re involved in something.”
He called for the full prosecution of the woman if the report turned out to be false.
Principal Evita Sanabria of PS 127 said the full day of police and media surrounding the school took its toll on the staff’s nerves, but she reassured parents in the audience.
“It was a bit rough for us because part of the math exam was that day,” she said, but noted “the children going in or coming out were completely safe.”
Link: http://www.yournabe.com/articles/2009/03/23/queens/queensengeqef03182009.txt
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It's a relief to see that some people are actually going on record and calling for the prosecution of false accusers. In the past everybody would be cool with them getting a free ride.
I only hope that this is a real trend, and not just a few isolated cases of liars being prosecuted.
I hope people are getting tired and angry at false accusers and the tax dollars they waste also, the damage and hysteria they cause. It is a wake up call that is looooong overdue.
Then write and tell them that.
You gotta speak up.
You just do.
I have been spreading the word of the false accusations refarding rape(s),sexual assault(s) and, other violent crimes. People have a difficult time understanding the fact that false accusations do happen. I get called a misogenist, even though I do not hate women. I get accused of having issues with women. Some I do, other I do not. I get called all sorts of names and get accused of lots of thing until, those I speak to visit this site. I am going to send the link to this site to the state governor so he can see that this is a real epidemic that is threatening to reach pandemic proportions.
Sounds like you're wasting a lot of time on feminist blogs and message boards. There is no point to trying to talk sense into those freaks. It's just a waste of time.
I disagree - it's extremely useful to speak to those with opposing views.
Kind of a 'know your enemy' thing.
I wrote about my son's false rape accusation on a radical 'throw away the key' law and order thread for years.
It was ugly, and hurtful - people on the internet are vile.
I never changed one single mind - at the time.
But...I learned how to research. I learned a lot abut truth. I learned how to look behind what we are all being told.
I never post on that thread anymore, but I have to laugh at how many I used to go toe to toe with are now admitting there IS injustice out there from time to time.
These weren't 'feminists' by the way - there were a lot of men.
My nastiest detractor was a man who claimed he was raped by his Dad's army buddy, therefore ALL people who are accused are guilty, blah, blah,blah...
I always get kicked off feminist threads, and America's Most Wanted in about two posts...
I find that people in the right simply don't resort to censorship.
You never changed a single mind? Sure sounds like it was worth it.
Not all of us are masochists, though.
I have concluded that the gender feminist / law enforcement misinformation Alliance is now redefining what the meaning of is, is, so they do not have to classify a false rape accusation,ructria as a false rape accusation...they can just call it...UNFOUNDED!!!
This Alliance is a stain on our justice system,A direct conflict of interest, and unconstitutional.
My last post, take out the ructria
They should refer to identity theft as "unfounded credit card charges."
Quote: "You never changed a single mind? Sure sounds like it was worth it.
Not all of us are masochists, though."
Not speaking up implies consent.
Only a few years ago blogs like this would not have been tolerated.
Sometimes you have to keep trying - even if it seems futile.
"Only a few years ago blogs like this would not have been tolerated"
what makes you think people are tolerating this blog? Wait and see if this blog becomes known...then the shit will hit the fan.
There is a difference between speaking up and just making a nuisance of yourself for the amusement of feminists and vigilantists. But whatever floats your boat. I prefer talking to people who will listen, though.
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