False Rape Allegations and Wrongful Convictions

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Hail-Jares, Katie
Lowrey-Kinberg, Belen
Dunn, Katherine
Gould, Jon
Jares, Katherine
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2017
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In this article, the authors analyze how frequently wrongful rape convictions occur and describe the features characterizing such cases. The characteristics they examine include defendants’ demographic variables and the relationship between the accused and alleged victim. They also consider the impact of forensic errors, police misconduct, and false confessions. The authors conclude that false rape allegations rarely lead to false convictions and are overwhelmingly dismissed from the criminal justice system.

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Family & Intimate Partner Violence Quarterly

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9

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4

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Law and legal studies

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Hail-Jares, K; Lowrey-Kinberg, B; Dunn, K; Gould, J; Jares, K, False Rape Allegations and Wrongful Convictions, Family & Intimate Partner Violence Quarterly, 2017, 9 (4), pp. 39-45

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