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Hello folks,
I'm a new member here. I have read through a lot of the threads on here already but I was not able to find exactly what I am looking for (though, it may be here, I just did not find it).
22 years ago, I was falsely accused of rape. I was a graduate student at the time and she was an undergrad at the same uni. Our 'story' was brief but, for me at least, meaningful. We were intimate on a number of occasions and always with her consent. Over time, we stayed friends but drifted a little apart and she quite quickly found a new boyfriend. However, when he, the new boyfriend, found out about the previous relationship I had had with his now girlfriend, his jealousy couldn't handle it. Two things happened: One, he attacked my car causing major damage to it. Obviously, I reported this to the Police. They worked out who had done it fairly quickly (CCTV helped). Arrested him and asked him why? He said it was because I had committed rape with his now girlfriend. Two - upon his release from detention, he illegally accessed the university email system and sent an email to ALL people on the campus repeating his allegation of rape and advised all other 'victims' of my actions to report me to the police. Suffice it to say, nobody came forward to corroborate the accusation but, the stigma was attached.
About a week passed (a very long week) before I was approached by the Police who telephoned me and said they wanted to speak with me 'just for a chat' at the Police station 'whenever it suits you'. I went immediately. Obviously, my heart was pounding out of my chest when I was waiting at the station. Nevertheless, I was interviewed by one, young female police officer in what could only be described as a kind of waiting room - certainly not a room where any kind of 'official' interview would occur; she made no notes, no recordings were taken and I signed nothing. She said after a ten minute chat (about the damage to my car mostly) - and I think these were her exact words - 'The matter of the accusation is now closed'. As simple as that. I upped and I left. Sharpish!
I later heard that the guy who attacked my car was officially cautioned by the police and released. I took him to court for criminal damage (he didn't show up). I was awarded full costs of the damage by the judge. The guy never paid. The mutual 'ex-girlfriend' disappeared from the university.
As I said, this was 22 years ago. I left the UK shortly after all these events occurred. I needed to be away from the very bad memories of this event. I have not lived permanently in the UK for almost quarter of a century now. I am now very happily married for many years, living in continental Europe, I have never had any other dealings with the police at all. I have lived and worked literally all over the world. This, I would not have traded for anything. So, I see this as my 'recompense'.
To my point: I have been offered a temporary job (I work in education) in the UK. This is with teenagers/young adults. I have had CRB checks before for previous temporary summer jobs in the UK and I have never been informed of anything untoward appearing on my CRB reports and I have worked unhindered and as planned. However, the DBS has come into play since I last worked in the UK and, for the job I have been offered, an Enhanced DBS needs to be obtained. This, from what I understand, is a much more thorough investigation of a person's previous dealings with the law than the CRB checks. i.e. there is the potential that the police may still hold information about me relating to the false accusation.
What do you think the chances are of the police including in the DBS Certificate something relating to the events of 22 years ago? I repeat again, I was never arrested, no charges were brought, the matter was opened and closed within a week to 10 days and it was my accuser who ended up with the criminal record.
Your kind advice would be most appreciated. Best wishes to all and stay strong
Jim
I'm a new member here. I have read through a lot of the threads on here already but I was not able to find exactly what I am looking for (though, it may be here, I just did not find it).
22 years ago, I was falsely accused of rape. I was a graduate student at the time and she was an undergrad at the same uni. Our 'story' was brief but, for me at least, meaningful. We were intimate on a number of occasions and always with her consent. Over time, we stayed friends but drifted a little apart and she quite quickly found a new boyfriend. However, when he, the new boyfriend, found out about the previous relationship I had had with his now girlfriend, his jealousy couldn't handle it. Two things happened: One, he attacked my car causing major damage to it. Obviously, I reported this to the Police. They worked out who had done it fairly quickly (CCTV helped). Arrested him and asked him why? He said it was because I had committed rape with his now girlfriend. Two - upon his release from detention, he illegally accessed the university email system and sent an email to ALL people on the campus repeating his allegation of rape and advised all other 'victims' of my actions to report me to the police. Suffice it to say, nobody came forward to corroborate the accusation but, the stigma was attached.
About a week passed (a very long week) before I was approached by the Police who telephoned me and said they wanted to speak with me 'just for a chat' at the Police station 'whenever it suits you'. I went immediately. Obviously, my heart was pounding out of my chest when I was waiting at the station. Nevertheless, I was interviewed by one, young female police officer in what could only be described as a kind of waiting room - certainly not a room where any kind of 'official' interview would occur; she made no notes, no recordings were taken and I signed nothing. She said after a ten minute chat (about the damage to my car mostly) - and I think these were her exact words - 'The matter of the accusation is now closed'. As simple as that. I upped and I left. Sharpish!
I later heard that the guy who attacked my car was officially cautioned by the police and released. I took him to court for criminal damage (he didn't show up). I was awarded full costs of the damage by the judge. The guy never paid. The mutual 'ex-girlfriend' disappeared from the university.
As I said, this was 22 years ago. I left the UK shortly after all these events occurred. I needed to be away from the very bad memories of this event. I have not lived permanently in the UK for almost quarter of a century now. I am now very happily married for many years, living in continental Europe, I have never had any other dealings with the police at all. I have lived and worked literally all over the world. This, I would not have traded for anything. So, I see this as my 'recompense'.
To my point: I have been offered a temporary job (I work in education) in the UK. This is with teenagers/young adults. I have had CRB checks before for previous temporary summer jobs in the UK and I have never been informed of anything untoward appearing on my CRB reports and I have worked unhindered and as planned. However, the DBS has come into play since I last worked in the UK and, for the job I have been offered, an Enhanced DBS needs to be obtained. This, from what I understand, is a much more thorough investigation of a person's previous dealings with the law than the CRB checks. i.e. there is the potential that the police may still hold information about me relating to the false accusation.
What do you think the chances are of the police including in the DBS Certificate something relating to the events of 22 years ago? I repeat again, I was never arrested, no charges were brought, the matter was opened and closed within a week to 10 days and it was my accuser who ended up with the criminal record.
Your kind advice would be most appreciated. Best wishes to all and stay strong
Jim
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