Need justice

[Bill]

I quickly signed onto this site because I need advice

Last month I was accused of sexual assault.

Basically I was staying in a house with my "best friend" (Person A) and a guy I had very powerful feelings for (Person . Over a period of time I was told and persuaded by person A that getting money from tenant of the house (Person C) among over actions would get me "closer" to person B. Time went, stuff happened and I was told that making a move on person B would be a good idea.

Person A had me do anything he wanted without me knowing it was like that

Before reading the rest understand I was trying to be spontaneous, and most of which was the idea was given by person A, I am a very shy boring person, and was convinced that backing down would fail everything with person B.

I put person B into my room, then after a few seconds I put a wardrobe in front of the door for privacy, I then grabbed person B and put both of us onto the bed, I then started kissing him of which he was very shocked and surprised by, he did say "im not sure about this, maybe later" a few times but after being squirmy and unsure for a while - he then made a suggestion of kissing against the wall, after which he was extremely interactive with me, laughing, making jokes, suggesting things to do etc.

He asked to leave the room twice for water - of which I tried to get him to go, person A spoke through the door twice - of which person B did not shout out for help and person B was bigger and capable of pushing me away.

Person A told me that person C was coming back with police to see me about the money so I quickly left, with person A and B staying.

Later on I was contacted by the police to meet them at a place which I did, and thought that I might as well own up with what I did with person C, but was handcuffed and told I was charged with sexual assault.

I gave out DNA of all kind and I worked with a solicitor putting in a prepared statement saying that the sex was completely consensual, gave an idea of what I have typed to you, and I am completely outraged by the allegations. In the interview I said “No comment” to every question.

I think person A and B have used me for their own gain and this is getting rid of me, they will do everything to make me look like a rapist, and the only over person in the house is a guy who hates me who will probably say he heard screaming or something.

I need advice on how to make sure I get justice and do not get charged or put to court

[LS]

Hi Bill
Glad you found us, sorry it's in these circumstances. It's a public forum, which the police do visit, so don't be specific in anything which can identify you.

I've been in your exact same situation, just different genders but the same nasty malicious motives. Unfortunately I had no way to defend myself, and I lost and ended up being convicted. Therefore you need to be a lot luckier than I was. I don't mean that in a pessimistic way, or to dash your hopes; I just mean that you are in the same predicament I was, and it is a very hard case to win if you do not have a) an incredibly good and specialist solicitor, b)friends who believe in you and can dig for evidence against Person A particularly, and c) do not trust the system - I had faith that if I told the truth then I'd be believed. I was wrong, the jury believed the liars so do not assume you'll be cleared.

Firstly, you have no say in the progression of the legal matters - the cps and police hold all the cards and to an extent you're a passenger until they either decide to drop the matter, or take it to court.

If there has been any contact via email, msn messenger, texts etc with either Persons A,B or C, then get copies made and store them OFF your pc, as the pc is the first thing plod will seize these days in search of anything to further their case. Store all info to usb stick or disk etc.
If there are any friends who have witnessed any conversations/events with these 3 it may help your case if you give their details to your solicitor.
Lastly, write everything down now while it is fresh. Six months from now you'll forget often major details.
Oh, and use this time wisely to evidence-gather. I didn't and it cost me.
Regards
LS

[RFLH]

LS gives sound advice. I hope you've got good legal representation.

[Saffron]

Hi Bill

If I was your solicitor, my main concern would be that you admit you barricaded the door, and that your accuser was "shocked" and actually said he was "not sure" that he wanted sexual contact, yet you persisted.

I advise you to be very careful about how you proceed with this. As RFLH said, make sure you have excellent legal representation.

Saffron