I was once accused of something serious. The things I learned include: the police are not out to search for the truth - they are out to make a case. Two very different things. I learned to be very careful. If one or two people who had no reason to like me had lied, I could have been very screwed.
There are evil people out there who play for keeps. Sometimes I just shake my head and wonder at the naivete of conservatives.
Most likely true, I know it is my hubby's case. Because he is an honest upright guy, he thinks everyone else is. Boy, has he got into some lousy situations by trusting everyone who comes along!