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Anonymous Rape Accusations Are About Destroying Reputations, Not Getting Justice

I was sexually assaulted when I was 19 years old. After almost two years of denial, I was at the height of my healing process and didn’t think anyone could make a false accusation against someone. I was wrong.

By Meghan Dillon3 min read
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The incident that changed my mind was the rape allegation against NHL star Patrick Kane. Kane denied the accuser at the start, and things fell apart for the accuser when her mother tampered with evidence and lied to authorities to make Kane appear guilty.