woman jailed for one year after false rape accusation

MissThing · Aug 19th, 2008, 07:55 AM

http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/a...night-out.html

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A woman was jailed yesterday after her false claim of rape resulted in an innocent stranger being arrested.
In an attempt to make her family feel guilty following an argument, Kerry Saunders invented a story that she had been sexually assaulted after a night out.
She was overheard making the allegation by a passing police community support officer.

Instead of admitting it was just a story, she told the officer that her attacker was a black man driving a blue car.

AudreyII · Aug 19th, 2008, 08:06 AM

I'm never convinced about the effectiveness of a jail sentence in cases like these, but it is right that she was punished.

twin53 · Aug 19th, 2008, 09:31 AM

she got what she deserved

Jahpson · Aug 19th, 2008, 09:40 AM

there is justice. and why use that tired line? black man driving a blue car? give me a break

meowgal · Aug 19th, 2008, 10:29 AM

I am pleased to hear she got what she deserved, but on the other hand, it's people like this woman who makes it bad for the police to really believe *real* rape victims. They are the ones who deserve compassion.

pageclub · Aug 19th, 2008, 01:41 PM

I'm glad she received some sort of punishment for her terrible actions.

moi et mes sacs · Aug 20th, 2008, 05:08 PM

What a nut job. She deserves no one to ever believe a word she says again.

missisa07 · Aug 20th, 2008, 05:40 PM

GOOD! I agree with meowgal. It's sad when people like this make false allegations. It make sit harder for REAL victims of rape and sexual abuse to come forward. It's incredibly stupid and selfish. I feel sorry for the man that was wrongly accused. I just love how of all races she chose to make the suspect a black man.

HauteMama · Aug 20th, 2008, 06:05 PM

A woman can pretty easily ruin a man's life by making a false accusation of rape, and this particular woman not only was prepared to do that, but to perpetuate terrible stereotypes, as well. Women also hurt other women when they make light of (i.e. lie about) rape. I'm glad she was sentenced to jail time, and I hope the man feels he got justice for the false accusation.

Sophia. · Aug 20th, 2008, 07:26 PM

Absolutely horrible, she deserves punishment. I agree with hautemama as well, no wonder racism still exists. What a horrible thing to lie about, and what a horrible FALSE accusation to be made of an innocent man!!

Swtest2Lips · Aug 21st, 2008, 12:16 AM

Im soo glad she was punished for her false accusation!

GirlFriday · Aug 21st, 2008, 09:34 AM

She deserves it. Not only does she make it harder for real rape victims to be taken seriously, she wastes law enforcement's time and money.

xsavagex · Aug 21st, 2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HauteMama

A woman can pretty easily ruin a man's life by making a false accusation of rape, and this particular woman not only was prepared to do that, but to perpetuate terrible stereotypes, as well. Women also hurt other women when they make light of (i.e. lie about) rape. I'm glad she was sentenced to jail time, and I hope the man feels he got justice for the false accusation.

Completely agree

surferchick2 · Aug 21st, 2008, 01:59 PM

She sounds like a catty brat. How could she make up such a heinous crime because of an argument with family. Good it blew up in her face, and now she's the one with a record. I hope she apologizes to the guy who was arrested because of her.

Juicy · Aug 26th, 2008, 03:03 PM

What a stupid girl. Not only did she almost put an innocent man in jail but the stress she must have put her family under after telling them she had been raped is just cruel and unfair!!! I am disgusted.

Aug 19th, 2008, 08:06 AM	#2
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Aug 19th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#4
Jahpson Member Location: The Playground	there is justice. and why use that tired line? black man driving a blue car? give me a break __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!

Aug 19th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#5
meowgal Member Location: new jersey	I am pleased to hear she got what she deserved, but on the other hand, it's people like this woman who makes it bad for the police to really believe real rape victims. They are the ones who deserve compassion. __________________ My blog is here-a bipolar woman's struggle in the world. http://ifyouregoingthoughhellkeepgoing.blogspot.com/

Aug 19th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#6
pageclub Member Location: Vancouver Island, BC	I'm glad she received some sort of punishment for her terrible actions. __________________ "The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!" ~Coco Chanel I cheer for two teams all season, The Red Sox and anyone who plays against the Yankees :)

Aug 20th, 2008, 05:08 PM	#7
moi et mes sacs Science Geek!	What a nut job. She deserves no one to ever believe a word she says again. __________________ If you never change your mind, why have one? Edward de Bono

Aug 19th, 2008, 09:31 AM	#3
twin53 Member Location: Georgia	she got what she deserved

Aug 20th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#8
missisa07 (Isabel) Location: Hawaii	GOOD! I agree with meowgal. It's sad when people like this make false allegations. It make sit harder for REAL victims of rape and sexual abuse to come forward. It's incredibly stupid and selfish. I feel sorry for the man that was wrongly accused. I just love how of all races she chose to make the suspect a black man. __________________ ^link to my blog!

Aug 20th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#9
HauteMama Member	A woman can pretty easily ruin a man's life by making a false accusation of rape, and this particular woman not only was prepared to do that, but to perpetuate terrible stereotypes, as well. Women also hurt other women when they make light of (i.e. lie about) rape. I'm glad she was sentenced to jail time, and I hope the man feels he got justice for the false accusation.

Aug 20th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#10
Sophia. one hot minute	Absolutely horrible, she deserves punishment. I agree with hautemama as well, no wonder racism still exists. What a horrible thing to lie about, and what a horrible FALSE accusation to be made of an innocent man!!

Aug 21st, 2008, 12:16 AM	#11
Swtest2Lips Member	Im soo glad she was punished for her false accusation!

Aug 21st, 2008, 09:34 AM	#12
GirlFriday Member	She deserves it. Not only does she make it harder for real rape victims to be taken seriously, she wastes law enforcement's time and money.

Aug 21st, 2008, 01:59 PM	#14
surferchick2 Member	She sounds like a catty brat. How could she make up such a heinous crime because of an argument with family. Good it blew up in her face, and now she's the one with a record. I hope she apologizes to the guy who was arrested because of her.

Aug 26th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#15
Juicy Young, Fab and Broke Location: England	What a stupid girl. Not only did she almost put an innocent man in jail but the stress she must have put her family under after telling them she had been raped is just cruel and unfair!!! I am disgusted. __________________ I Balenciaga (\_/) (O.o) (> <) This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him on his way to world domination.