Friend/love accused of rape...troubled situation.

[McNoodle]

Sorry, but I think your logic is flawed. First off, just to get it out of the way: it was extremely stupid of the OP to lie to a police officer. However the fact that she decided to go to the cops to straighten it out and give any additional details on the involved parties was (in my opinion) the brave and correct decision. vertical_sky, you yourself pointed out that the cops/courts will draw the final conclusions in regards to the innocence of suspects by examining all points of view and related evidence. So even if the OP's statements are emotionally biased (as she herself willingly admits) they could still provide potentially useful directions for investigation, how do you think the cops go about an investigation anyway? As they are not omniscient, by necessity they are forced to take potentially biased testimonies from anyone willing to cooperate and if the OP's statements don't help the investigation, they don't help. But that is something the police are better qualified to decide than you or I.

Next, I've said it before and I'll say it again. The statements: "Anything is possible" and "there's no way to know for sure" are invalid arguments on any level, which is the entire reason why in this country you are assumed innocent until PROVEN guilty. So far it sounds like it's her word against his without any hard evidence for either side, and as such I would definitely believe and support my trusted friend over the accuser. She has every right to be upset that her friend is potentially being slandered, and there is no reason why she should change her opinions to "see the other side" unless hard evidence is produced, after all she is not on the jury so personal prejudices aren't a bad thing in her case. And besides all that she deserves some slack, she has admitted to still being a kid (15-16 range i'm guessing based on the other ages provided?) it honestly sounds like she's trying to help out a friend in a very hard situation.

To the OP, I recommend you now stay out of the situation unless specifically asked to give a statement. Do not lie for him again, it will only confuse matters and hurt his reputation in the eyes of the court. Just support him, and honestly talking to a parent/trusted relative/counselor about what you've said to us would give you a much better idea of the correct next step as well as how to cope with everything.

Best of luck, and I hope for the sake's of everyone involved (including the accusing girl) that no rape occurred and that your faith in your friend is deserved.

[IndiReloaded]

I wish that people only commented based on what they actually know, instead of guessing.