Should women go to jail for false rape allegations?

Question

Yes

NamerOfStars · Accepted Answer

Well, here's the thing: it's easy to prove sex. It's hard to prove rape. The doctrine of "innocent until proven guilty" means that a lot of guilty rapists getting away with it is preferable to innocent people getting punished. I, for one, agree, but most people don't- not beyond a very narrow point, anyway.

Consider Emmett Till. If you don't know, Emmett Till was a young black adolescent from Chicago who went to visit some family down in Mississippi. While in a local grocery store, Till supposedly starting flirting with (or whistling at) the white proprietress. A few days later, a group of armed men came to the house of Till's relatives and abducted him. He was beaten, mutilated, and shot through the head for the crime of flirting with a white woman. He was fourteen years old.

This was viewed as an example of the heinous racism running rampant through the American South at the time (which it totally was), but was also a sign of the dangers of reaction on emotion to accusations of terrible crimes. (Five decades later, Carolyn Bryant- the woman who had accused Till- said she'd made it up.) Did the country learn from that? Look at the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court justice Kavanaugh. During the hearings, he demonstrated a disturbing lack of knowledge of how many aspects of jurisprudence work in the US (sorry for the US-centric nature of this reply; I only know what I know), probably more than enough to disqualify him- and that's coming from me, a person with no background in law whatsoever.

But then a college classmate of his came forward and accused him of raping her at a party thirty years earlier. The case she made was shaky as hell, the witnesses she brought forward contradicted her, her story had more holes than Swiss cheese, and *still* she nearly succeeded in getting his appointment rejected. When it was approved, I actually found myself cheering "Thank goodness that horribly unqualified boob got this vitally important job!", I think those were my exact words. The Democrat lobby was extremely upset that this tactic failed to work, which is part of the reason I'm so scared of them. We saw what happens when an unfounded accusation with absolutely no proof is taken as a guilty verdict. If you've forgotten, I'm sure Emmet Till would be happy to tell you.

SjE78 · Accepted Answer

absolutely... false rape allegations not only have been responsible for many innocent guys over the years being put away, robbing them of their future and casting a judging view on them which in turn has resulted in a good many ending their life or being driven away for something that they didn't do

there is an old saying "mud sticks"
meaning that if you are accused by someone regardless of it being a lie or not, that is heard by all around, even if you are proven innocent in a court of law or the police exhonourate you proving innocence those in the community WILL forever view you as the very thing you got accused of... if the accusation was true then by all means... we should all face the consequences of our own actions

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yes, i know my childhood best friend accused 3 different men of rape including my cousin just as black mail for me to still be her friend.

She still told everyone my cousin raped her, when he didn't. Luckily most people didn't believe her as she couldn't even get his name or age right.

The second guy was a boy she fancied and her friend was dating him and not her, ending in a break up and him being kicked out of his band.

The third guy actually got sent to court and she got found out for lying because in the sex type apparently she was the one pushing herself on him and consenting. She was just angry he dumped her.

I don't know why everytime things didn't go her way she thought falsely accusing innocent teenage boys of rape, some who were still virgins. She thought it was perfectly okay to try and ruin peoples life and reputation and then play victim whilst wasting tax payers money so she could go court and be found out a compulsive liar.

What she's done is just unforgivable and she deserves everything bad that happens to her, she used to be like a sister to me but that girl i grew up with is dead to me now.

Youryeodongsaeng · Accepted Answer

If it is false, her family members and closest friends should try and get proof to clear her up.
These things right here, false accusations. It really gets on my nerves. Just like this teen who was made a suspect by the police after his sister's death; they thought he killed his sister because he was being distant. He was later removed from the suspect list.
I don't want to be in his shoes when he turned out to be a suspect.
Other than this, if someone gets locked up for false accusations, I want to help their family members and friends to find evidence that they didn't commit anything. Yet again, I don't need to be in others' business.
Just imagine innocent people going to jail or prison and never gotten evidence of them not doing the false accusations. They'd have to live through until getting discharged. It's a waste of their lives, sitting in prison or jail, did nothing to be in there in the first place.

1CentWorth · Answer

difficult one. well, if for nothing else, perjury, filing a false police report, label, defamation of character, conspiracy...

Honestly, there are so many men in jail because a woman lied. We know they lie because men lie too. People suck, and everyone doing something wrong lies. Unfortunately, that's all their doing is lying, even though it can destroy a man's life forever. People forget about the women, but no one forgets what men have been accused of in the past. As a man, I'd like to see some equality here and send some of those female offenders to jail. But, you can't hold someone in jail very long for lying. Should that change? ... I don't know... probably not.

Madhatter920 · Answer

No. For a moment, I agreed, but thinking on it more, I believe it would discourage women who actually were raped for coming forward about. Even now, many women who are victims of rape remain silent because they don't believe that coming forward will actually do anything or would make their situation worse. We don't need an added layer of dissuasion. A good lawyer can make even a claim of an event that actually happened seem like it didn't. There's too much potential for things to go wrong for me to support the idea of being punished for a rape allegation.

AmandaYVR · Answer

Probably. The only reason I say probably and not absolutely is because the jail system is already overburdened and we can't just throw everybody in there for every non-violent crime. They're busting at the seams as is.
But yes. The only way to somewhat rebalance out society right now is to punish people equally. False claims are very detrimental to the accused.
HOWEVER
Only about 1-4% of all rape cases are false. So doing this, jailing women, isn't going to make a huge dent in society, most likely.
There must be some repercussion. Reputations are at stake, and they are difficult to value, but they do have value. And revenge and vindictiveness are inexcusable reasons to ruin someone.

Futron · Answer

yes. If it's proven without a doubt that she falsely accused a man of rape, she should go to jail for double the time that the innocent man spent. She wasted and ruined a man's life, as well as made real rape survivors look like jokes.

cth96190 · Answer

Yes, women who make false rape allegations should go to prison.
They should serve the same sentence that the man would have, if he had been convicted as a result of her lie.
The prevalence of false rape allegations is one of the reasons why I have not touched a woman for 20 years. Today's consensual sex can become tomorrow's false rape allegation. Unless a man makes covert recordings of everything, he has no way to defend himself. The system treats men as guilty until proven innocent.
Women, as a collective, have made themselves too dangerous to be around.
How common are false rape allegations?:
https://johndavis.gonevis.com/how-many-rape-accusations-are-false/

Shuri · Answer

Yes, so long as you can prove they intentionally lied about it. The problem is that proving the allegations are false is hard. If someone really believes they were raped, then it's not really false. They'd basically have to admit that they lied. But even if a guy is found not guilty, you can't automatically put her in jail. If that was the case, women who really are rape victims will be less likely to come forward because there's a chance they could go to jail instead of the rapist.

And vice versa. I don't think I've read about a man claiming false rape, but it should be that way for anyone who intentionally lies.

MM442 · Answer

Yes, False rape charges does destroy men's lives & future relationships. False rape charges are false police reports, which all false police reports are punishable by imprisonment. Women must not go around claiming false rape against a man just because he made her angry for not doing something that she did or didn't want to happen. Example because he didn't come on to her and she wanted him to come on to her. Men can't read women's minds that's why no mind games or playing hard to get. If a woman wants a man tell him you want him, so there is no misinterpretation.

JackSmy · Answer

False allegations, charges, and TOTALLY FUCKING UP HIS LIFE, FOREVER?
That charge, even though proven wrong, will follow him FOREVER!!
Not only should she serve prison time, but also pay reparations, for fucking up his life, for her own selfish bullshit!

Anonymous · Answer

Jail time, perhaps. Severely fined, absolutely. Most of these claims have economic effects, though social remains. I would require a false accuser to give a public statement acknowledging their lie or face jail time. The only problem without absolute evidence, (like a video of either party at the time of claimed incident or other irrefutable evidence), the verdict could be separated by limited evidence. It would be horrible for an actual victim to be forced like that, so it has to be irrefutable to have this outcome. Most evidence won't be irrefutable, so you'll have a court determine it false, but in reality it could still have happened. If you know for a fact the person was lying or they admit it, then yes, but that isn't always possible.

Daniela1982 · Answer

Yes! They can ruin a person and send them to prison. I don't know why they don't get tossed in the slammer for at least as long as their victim was in it for. Filing false charges is bull shit and they should get their buns kicked for doing it.

CrystalSnowflakes · Answer

Yes, rape is an extremely serious crime that can screw someone over their entire life if they're charged. Depending on the lengths she went to make her story seem true would make her time longer or shorter, but nevertheless, there should be punishment. All that stress and risk is irritating along with the court fees is such a pain.

PonyCarGirl98 · Answer

Yes. 10000x yes...
If a woman falsely alleges someone of such a heinous thing, there should be jail time. When women falsely allege this, they ruin someone's reputation, career, name, life... you name it.
Not to mention, it's a heavy disrespect to rape survivors and victims.

YourGirlGigi · Answer

Yes! Enforce the law for false accusations. There is such. Women that bark, should get mussled too!

"Me too" is popular. I understand it. But, there are women out there just as bad as men who sexually harass, false accuse, verbal and physical abuse, and stalk.. Just like women who are ashamed to speak out, you have men who are ashamed to speak out. Justice should be for all that cry out. No one should be made ashamed to speak their truth.

maxlongbow1 · Answer

I believe they should serve 1.5x the sentence of the male that was falsely accused. Rape, while not as objectively as bad as child molestation, is a extremely serious offense to both men and women and when accused and/or convicted of it is extremely damaging to their reputation and any kind of future career that they desire. For example: If a guy where to apply for a position in law enforcement, he would have to include that he was convicted of rape even if he was later cleared and his record expunged. And because of that his chances of becoming a law enforcement officer go down exponentially.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Yes.

However i think the biggest problem is how can an innocent men be declared guilty if there isn't solid evidence for his crime. (Since all false rape accusations were discovered after the person already was judged and jailed)

Isn't every person innocent until proven guilty.

CrossfitKristen · Answer

Intentionally false allegations or slander, sure if you can prove whoever is making the claim knows its a lie. But if you genuinely think someone raped you and somehow lost your case, would you want to be thrown in prison just because a defence lawyer found some loophole or because the jury they picked was stupid?

There's a reason (several in fact) that defendants are the ones on trial, not the plaintiff. If they're found not guilty, thats their vindication.

Reaperbot666 · Answer

yes is she claims false charges on someone else. she should be put in jail or prison for a time period.

because false charges against a man. can ruin his life. even if they courts found him to be innocent. modern cancel culture can still hold him accountable.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yeah, anyone who files false rape allegations whether Man or Woman should see jail time, you know Men can go around saying they were raped by a Woman cause she wouldn't date him or give him sex, yes this does happen.. Also, there are Women who do the same exact thing so I'm not leaving out either gender.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, I strongly believe they should. It may prevent them from making false allegations again and destroying another man's life in the future.

I also believe they should be "named and shamed".
In cases like this, they usually have the privilege of anonymity. Only the victim should be allowed that right. The victim should be awarded compensation too

FatherJack · Answer

Yes definitely , and at least the same sentence as the crime , on conviction , they intended to falsely convict the man of. This is a double crime , as not only did the malicious woman intend to totally destroy an innocent mans life , but also hinders justice for REAL victims of sex crimes. Most of the time in most 1st World countries , a woman can do this with impunity , knowing she will never be punished , even if her lies were proven later. Due process must always be followed in all cases.

amyba · Answer

Yes because you can't just lie like that and unfortunately because of those women many don't believe real victims who get raped. Also you ruin the guys life and reputation when he is innocent thats messed up. Anyone who lies about someone doing a crime to them should be punished

FakeName123 · Answer

I think all false allegations are a crime. Not just for rape. And the one accusing the other person should go to jail for the same amount of time as the accusation would've costed the accused.
Given that is only the case _IF_ it is proving beyond any reasonable doubt and _IF_ the accuser didn't admit it themselves before any conclusion (they still have to handle the legal costs nonetheless).

SamtheDnDgirl · Answer

Statistically, there are way more rapes that go unreported then those who are falsely accused. I think falsely accusing should be punished, but it should be the same as filing a false police report, which is what it is.

However, it is questions like this and people who keep playing devil's advocate is the reason why people don't come forward. Because people victim blame and keep finding more excuses for the perp.

DanaeAdam5 · Answer

YES!  These bitches are basically disrespecting both the police (they waste cops time with their bullshit) and people who have actually been raped.

Deathraider · Answer

I mean if it could be shown libelous, like she did it with malice intentions, then yes.
I think one way we could protect defendants is to protect their identity until after the case is done. That way their name is not associated with the accusation, but what the court finds them (plus it really helps cut down on the jury deciding on the basis of race or other such factors).

Dchrls78104 · Answer

False rape allegations can destroy a man's life. In fact, American actor Merlin Santana met his death in 2002 after a 15 year old girl falsely accused him of being sexually inappropriate with her. So, for a woman who tries to frame a man for rape, jail is an appropriate punishment.

Daniel3035 · Answer

Yup, unfortunately, these girls have started a trend now where every guy including me are just too afraid to date or marry all she needs to do is claim rape and that's it even if not successful you're job is gone people won't look at you the same etc.

StephenCF · Answer

Hell yes! Because the justice system favours women, there’s too many who try taking advantage now to the point I even knew a teenager who tried it but luckily the police weren’t falling for it thanks to a text conversation between the couple

Kimdracula9 · Answer

Yes. 10 years for trying to ruin someone's life assuming the person hadn't served time for the false charges. If they did serve time it should be amount the person had to serve × 5 10 years

ElvenMr · Answer

"Yes" LOL
I thought false allegations was already a crime, not sure about jail, i didn't check up on that. But, when nowadays you can ruin someones carreer/life with just only allegations, then perhaps, false allegations should result in jail time..

Anonymous · Answer

Yes! I watched my father, and another man in my neighborhood, be terrorized by a psycho bitch friend of my sister who falsely accused both of them of rape and completely turned their lives upside down. The other guy lost his job and his marriage before the cunt finally admitted she was lying. Fortunately my mom saw through her bullshit from the beginning but I always felt bad for the other guy. His life was really fucked up. He moved away so I don't know what happened to him.

gymrat94 · Answer

Yes same amount of time he would go. Also should be force to work with women who’ve been raped and have t shirt saying I lied about being raped.

BlueScorpio · Answer

Yes. That is baring false witness and filing a false police report. That can ruin someone life and reputation which they may never get back.

YHL6965 · Answer

Yes, definitely. Ask them which sentence they would give to the alleged rapist and give them this sentence while letting the poor man free. Oh and don't forget to compensate the man for all the damage done to his reputation, to his career, to his family and all the time served in prison for nothing.

blondfrog · Answer

Yes they should. Part of the reason why there are women who do this is because there are no consequences for this sort of action. They should get the same amount of jail time for how much the main should have gotten.

anniisa · Answer

Yes, if not jailed then fined.

I strongly disagree with anyone saying the jail time should be as long as comitting actual rape. Why should someone have to go to jail, and do the same time as a rapist? The punishment doesn't fit the crime.

scotcheggs · Answer

yeah cuz false allegations can ruin someone’s life. only if there is hardcore evidence that she is lying

ZackBan · Answer

Of course they should.  I'm surprised we don't already have a movement like #metoo only for men falsly accused of rape. That does sound like something this whiny generation would get behind.

rhiannathompsonxo · Answer

Of course. People rightly so say they will ALWAYS believe the victim as they'd rather believe a liar than a rapist, which means if someone falsely accuses a somebody of rape, that person's life will be ruined. People will disassociate themselves from them, and possibly prevent them from future careers or relationships. Surely that deserves punishment? If somebody was to lie about any personal crime (rape, murder, etc). a punishment or deterrent is needed!

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, for wasting the time and resources of the police and courts and for putting the one they falsely accused through mental anguish, probable loss of employment and good name, they should serve a prison term equal to what those they accused would have received.

Mystic_Nova · Answer

Oh definitely!!  I say, double of what the victim would have gotten.

Nalix · Answer

Of course, but just like rape accusations themselves, a lot of cases get thrown out for lack of evidence. It can be hard to prove that a person was making a malicious false accusation just like it can be hard to prove that sex wasn't consensual.

loveslongnails · Answer

If a woman is found guilty of a false rape accusation, she should serve a sentence equal to AT LEAST half of what the man would have served, had he been falsely convicted. PLUS, she should pay his legal fees and reparations.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

Hell yes. They should be put in prison for the equivalent her victim would have gotten if found guilty.  She should also be fined and the money go to him, too. That shit can ruin a man's life.

Anonymous · Answer

i feel like they should be required to tell every guy before they date that they're a convicted false rape accuser. Like they do with child molesters. If we not gonna lock these bitches up, what's gonna stop them from doing it over and over again until they cash in? The public needs to be warned of their criminal behavior.

The_Other · Answer

The punishment should fit the damages that have been done to the person falsely accused, in order to be fair punitive damages.

godfatherfan · Answer

1000% yes. For as long as the guy would have been in jail had he been convicted. Plus having to pay reparations to his image and loss of any income.

TonyV · Answer

Yes, they should get the sentence the falsely accused male would have gotten, if not a longer sentance.

infinitybreaker2018 · Answer

They sould get double the sentence they guy would have gotten for lying and trying to ruin their lives and for the negative things that came from the allegations

wankiam · Answer

ermmm... they do. not always admitedly but not all convicted rapists get a custodial sentance either

ThiccNigro · Answer

Absolutely. A false accusation is damaging to a man's life even if it's been proven false. People will still judge you as if you were a rapist just because you were accused and turn a blind eye to the claim being false

mistixs · Answer

First, it needs to be proven that she lied. Innocent until proven guilty, just like people accused of rape.

MountAverage · Answer

A lot of rapists don't go to prison because often rape is hard to prove. So, only an actively proven to be deliberately false accusation should have legal consequences.

Miredda · Answer

they need to be punished nonetheless, but i think jail time won't help them realise what they did wrong.

firaskr · Answer

I think she should get the punishment that the guy would get. plus the guy should get an official apologies and they try to fix his situation

makriks · Answer

If she is mentally sick then I would recommend to go to therapy. To be honest, I doubt that there is a woman who will pretend that she got raped while she is not unless she is sick and in that case she needs treatment - not a punishment

Anonymous · Answer

Yes because putting such lie on an innocent person also does a lot of damage to that individual and the sooner they start going to jail and stop lying the better for everyone.

Anonymous · Answer

According to statistic around only 18% of rapists are convicted. So in my opinion only 18% of false rape allegations should be convicted. Everybody gets equal shit, don't hate on me.

HalfACharlie123 · Answer

HELL YES AND ANYONE WHO DISAGREES SHOULD GET TORN INTO A MILLION BLOODY PEICES BY THEIR OWN FAMILY. SO in short, yes.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Yes, if you are intentionally trying to get someone in prison then you should go yourself.

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