The biggest problem is that when police investigate something, even when they find you did nothing wrong, it's not like they give you some certificate of innocence -- they simply don't pursue it. Meanwhile, anyone who knows you and hears about it, probably thinks "where there is smoke, there must be fire" and they will never look at you the same way again.
A person can really destroy you, your reputation and your life with a false allegation -- and that doesn't just go for female/male sex complaints --it can be anything.
There is a reason that The Ten Commandments include prohibiting "bearing false witness" against someone.
Spot on. In days past, people had evidence, were accused, had a quick and speedy trial, and were vindicated or convicted. Not so today. There is a big flair and cry when someone is arrested, and absolutely NOTHING when “released” or charges dropped.
I think that loser pays should apply in criminal court, not just civil court. The state can ruin everything you have, and drain your resources, without even an “I’m sorry.”
Sad times we live in. Oh, the the penalty for bearing false witness was death. It’d go a long way now, but even as a felony is not prosecuted. But the State’s goal is not justice, but to make criminals of everyone for easy population control.