One of the things that really gets people fuming is the idea of a deviant sexual predator targeting minors. The very idea is so repugnant that we want to do everything possible to corral these guys.
But, what if the perp was actually innocent? In that regard, here's an interesting press release from the Midland Police Department:
SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES DROPPED Midland Police Detectives and District Attorney Prosecutors learned of new investigative leads into allegations in a one month old Sexual Assault case.On September 8, 2003, [name removed at request of subject] of Midland was arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child. Late yesterday, the 16-year-old that made the allegations was arrested for making a false report to a peace officer. She has been charged and taken to Culver Youth Center.
Charges of Sexual Assault of a Child against [name removed at request of subject] will be dismissed by the District Attorney's office.
The original report was made to police on September 1, 2003.
Updated 11/22/13: The name of the subject has been removed at his request.
Glad the truth won out on something like this, but it makes you wonder about the thoroughness of the original police investigation.
Posted by: Redman | October 17, 2003 at 12:07 PM