Judge rules teen filed false report in rape case

Even though it occurred in my county of residence I ignored this story.
Judge rules teen filed false report in rape case

BEAVERTON -- A municipal judge found a 19-year-old woman guilty Friday of filing a false police report after she said she was raped by three young men.

Even though the woman never said she lied or recanted her story, city prosecutors say they took the unusual step of filing charges against her because of the seriousness of her accusations.

The woman's attorney and advocates for rape victims say the prosecution sets a dangerous precedent and could discourage others from reporting sexual assaults.

From the Running Scared corporate headquarters in New York State my partner in pamphleteering, Jazz Shaw, picked it up, here. Jazz has the story and all the appropriate links so head over there and check it out. I have some thoughts on the matter but I'm not in the mood to set off a firestorm this morning.