Charges Dropped, Charges Brought

Well, at least that’s what I wish the headline read in the Duke rape case. It is outrageous that this woman can change her story yet again and still remain unscathed and anonymous. Now she isn’t sure a rape even really happened.

Why in the world are accusers of rape allowed to remain anonymous and those accused have their names plastered across the papers? Where do these men seek compensation for their lives being turned into a living hell and the financial burden this caused their families?

Will the woman who accused them in this scam undergo any sort of punishment? Shouldn’t there be some sort of penalty for accusing someone of rape, while hiding in the shadows, ruining lives with impunity while the story changes so many times it is now impossible to believe? What about the press? Shouldn’t they have some restraint in publishing the accused name while allowing the accuser to fire away at will with complete anonymity?

My choice would be what I understand they have in England. No publishing of either the victim or the accused names until a guilty verdict is rendered. With a law such as this not only would people have less incentive to falsely bring a rape allegation, but politically motivated prosecutors would be restrained.

Duke should reinstate these students immediately. As far as I am concerned the remainder of the tuition due for their education should be gratis as punishment for their precipitous suspension.
As for DA Mike Nifongs decision to pursue kidnapping and sex charges, nothing needs to be said. The man is a politically motivated flatworm and that is apparent to all at this point.