How prevalent do you think false accusations are?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 22:43:42 -0400

If you're falsely accused of something there are things you can do to help you to clear your name. It's important to lean about what you can do. False accusations have repercussions that extend further than someone's career, they tear at the very fabric of who that person is.
http://www.nycbar.org/get-legal-help/article/personal-injury-and-accidents/false-accusations/

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/yes-false-accusations-destroy-lives/article/2557145

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2015 10:44 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 22:44:39 -0400

I think they're a lot more prevalent than we would like to believe.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2015 11:01 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:01:10 -0400

I know that false accusations do occur, and unfortunately I have been witnessed instances when they occurred. However, I think there usually is some sort of realism that surrounds the accusations.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 12 at 2015 11:23 PM

COL Charles Williams — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 23:23:56 -0400

In the Army, and likely all walks of life, when you are a leader, and you enforce standards, the easiest way for Soldier to cause you grief is to complain to EO or the IG... And, they know it. In both arenas, you then have to prove you are not guilty... They merely need the preponderance of evidence, which means over 50% vs. beyond a reasonable doubt.

In terms of criminal complaints, not so much. Especially when in comes to sexual assaults. In the last 5 years we have had a huge paradigm shift. Previously, the common perception was that SA victims often make false accusations. Research tells us the opposite. The focus then shifted from preventing victims from being victims, to identify and nailing the perpetrators.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 3 at 2016 9:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 May 2016 21:41:30 -0400

I believe falsely accused Sexual assault/ Assault being reported is very prevalent in the US Military. If its a former (male or female) spouse they have nothing to lose but all to gain. The service member loses career and any benefits; the spouse gets a payday from the Army. Army loses by putting huge amounts of man hours towards the issue and losing soldiers that are innocent. Does the issue of assault serious yes , but so is someone being wrongly accused.