What's the chance that a male with a serious charge such as rape will be found 'Not Guilty'?

Question

Well I know someone who was accused of rape but personally I don't think he did it. The female said that she didn't know them (it was the guy that I know and his friend) but she let them in and they played video games for a while. Then after a while they raped her. It doesn't even sound true. Why would she let strangers in? Anyway I know that in like 98% of rape cases they take the woman's side as opposed to the male's side but do you think under the circumstances they'd see that its most likely a lie?

I really don't want to throw this in but I live in the south and its a chance that this plays a major role. The male was african american and the female was caucasian. I'm just saying what I know and I don't mean to seem racist but here in my state its usually based on just that unfortunately.

Answer 1

The entire issue is Consent.  Did she give consent or agree to have s*x.  If not, it is rape.  The law even provides for a situation where someone consents to s*x, s*x begins, then they revoke or take back the consent, but the partner does not stop.  That too, is a rape.

It really depends on how believable the victim is and what facts the prosecutor presents.  

No jury likes a s*x crime.  But her story sounds a bit fishy.  I agree the jury will unfortunately not like the inter racial aspect of this charged offense.

Answer 2

Doesn't sound right, but that doesn't mean they don't have evidence.

Answer 3

With DNA evidence the way it is today the truth will show up!