[AnnieK]

Having sat through a rape trial of a close family member, the treatment they get really is what makes rape reports so low. In my case she knew the guy, went back to his willingly and was trying to leave when he raped her. She had slept with him before, was single and a fun loving girl. On this night, she did not want to sleep with him. He forced her. I was called on the night, saw her covered in bruises and in obvious pain down below. Went through the trial (oh and the delightful threats from his friends and family before the trial), the defence brought up her sexual past but the prosecution were unable to bring up he had previous charges against him for similar. He got found not guilty.....no way he didn't do it but not enough evidence as his word against his. This girl has now said she would never recommend anyone reports a rape - it near on destroyed her.
#ibelieveher