Woman finally jailed after FIVE false rape allegations

[Darius11 12]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2358759/Leanne-Black-finally-jailed-FIVE-false-rape-allegations-ex-boyfriends-years.html

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A woman who made a string of false rape allegations against five men in eight years was behind bars last night.

Leanne Black, 32, repeatedly cried rape with bogus sex assault reports to police after rowing or breaking up with her former partners.

In one case, Black claimed she had been drugged and raped. In another she told police a boyfriend kidnapped and molested her.

A court heard that her innocent partners would have faced up to five years in jail if they had been found guilty of such serious sexual allegations.

However, Black was herself jailed for two years, with a judge condemning her actions, telling her that genuine rape victims would be undermined by her lies.

The court heard that, in the most recent case in March, her boyfriend Kevin Crowley was held on suspicion of rape after he had called police to report she had thrown plates at him in their flat.

David Wooler, prosecuting, said officers arrived at the scene of the domestic argument at the home shared by Black and her boyfriend – and she turned the tables on him.

Mr Wooler said: ‘When she was questioned by police she told them her boyfriend had raped her while she slept at his flat.

‘It was the most recent in a number of repeated false rape allegations against men since 2005.’
Newport Crown Court heard that, in June 2005, Black had made a rape allegation but the case did not proceed.

In July 2006, she accused her then partner of raping her twice and also claimed she had been kidnapped and raped. In 2009, she claimed she had been the victim of a serious sexual assault.

And in 2010, she fabricated a story about being drugged and raped. Then, earlier this year, she made the accusations against Mr Crowley.

But she finally owned up, admitting one count of perverting the course of justice against Mr Crowley.

Judge William Gaskell told Black, of Cwmbran, South Wales, she had made it more difficult for genuine rape victims to be believed. He said: ‘Police have to take all allegations of rape very seriously.

‘Rape, when it happens, has a devastating effect for victims and causes great trauma. Many women never get over it.

‘Women who make false allegations like you undermine the whole system and police investigations.

‘It undermines the public’s belief in the truth when allegations are truthfully made.’

Gareth Driscoll, defending, said Black had entered an early guilty plea and made a full admission.
She will serve half her sentence before being released on licence.

Inspector Rory Waring, of Gwent Police, said the sentence should act as a warning to anyone thinking about making false allegations of rape.

He said: ‘As well as causing distress to innocent people accused of this terrible crime, cases like this distract officers from supporting real victims and prosecuting real offenders.

‘Those who have suffered from genuine offences are also undermined.’

Siobhan Blake, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in Wales, said: ‘False allegations of rape are extremely uncommon, but where they do occur they are serious offences.

‘Such cases will be dealt with robustly and those falsely accused should feel confident that we will prosecute these cases wherever there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to do so.

‘Earlier this year, the CPS published a report highlighting how rare false allegations of rape and domestic violence are.

‘We must not allow these cases to undermine our work to support victims of rape and domestic violence.

‘We want victims to feel able to report the abuse they have suffered and we are working hard to dispel the myths and stereotypes that can be associated with these cases.

‘One such misplaced belief is that false allegations of rape and domestic violence are widespread. We know that is not the case.’

Wow Five!!! i bet there are more stories like this where the guy goes to jail

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[Kennedy 0]

The accused doesn't have to be convicted or incarcerated to be totally ruined. Just an accusation is enough to cost him a job and more. Especially if its a position of authority or trust.

ETA: it seems that most rape victims don't report, and most who report aren't actually rape victims.

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[wmw999 2,452]

Lord have friggin' mercy -- good thing she's behind bars now. Yeah, it can totally trash someone

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Darius11 12]

I honestly think if it’s shown to be completely bull shit she should have served the same sentence they would have. I only mean that in cases where it’s obvious the person has just made it up not just when the accused is found not guilty.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[Darius11 12]

The worst part is I know woman who have been raped (that’s what they told me and I believe them) that didn’t report it (which I don’t understand, then again I have never been a woman who was raped so I’ll STFU) So something like this just sucks for everyone. To me it’s as if she has committed a crime against all woman.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[promise5 17]

This woman makes me sick!! I'm so disgusted!!! I'll buy her jump ticket if she jumps without a chute!!! Hell,I'll rent the friggin plane!!

No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible.
Believe me I tried.

[Arvoitus 1]

I find it interesting that none of those people in that article seemed to care that 5 men probably had their lives ruined and could've ended up in prison because of those false accusation but rather they were more worried that some other women might be inconvenienced in the future.

Hell even the judge made it seem like the only reason to punish her is because some other women might suffer.

Your rights end where my feelings begin.

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she should have served the same sentence they would have

What do you know, we agree on something. maybe there is still hope :-)

"Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero."

[kallend 2,027]

Cathy Crowell Webb got an innocent man (Gary Dotson) jailed for 8 years on a false rape accusation.

She didn't get jailed. In fact she wrote a book about it and made money.

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[grue 1]

There is absolutely no question in my mind that if you cry rape and it's bullshit, you should serve the maximum sentence for rape.

cavete terrae.

[oldwomanc6 52]

This story sickens me and makes me angry for all women and men alike. I'm glad she was successfully prosecuted.

Not only has she done all women a disservice, she has actually placed herself in no little bit of jeopardy. No one will ever believe a word out her mouth again which means she will appear as fair game to some legitimate bad and violent man.

Cry "Wolf!" often enough, and eventually a wolf will hear and respond.

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[ryoder 1,590]

Next she will be accusing the guards of rape.

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[DanG 1]

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ETA: it seems that most rape victims don't report, and most who report aren't actually rape victims.

I hope I misunderstand you. Are you really claiming that most women who report rape are lying?

- Dan G

[promise5 17]

Holy crap I missed that!!!
Are you kidding me???
That is one if the most ignorant statements I have ever seen!!!!

No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible.
Believe me I tried.

[Kennedy 0]

You really have no idea, do you? Go do a ride along with your local law enforcement. Most recently I heard a prostitute reporting rape because the john wouldn't pay, and later that night a drunk reporting rape because a shopkeeper grab her by the arm and hustled her out to prevent more damage to his store (on video, no question about what happened). Hours were wasted "investigating" and writing the report on these "rapes".

Before calling someone ignorant, try getting outside your comfort zone and see what they're seeing. Or at least ask.

edit: That last part was for promise, not DanG. Don't get me wrong, an actual victim makes blood boil and efforts go to the max, behind only child victims. The problem is you can't call bullshit bullshit. Everything has to be treated like a real crime (one of the worst) even for worthless lying scum like the example in the OP. She's not news because of the repeated false allegations. She's news because she actually faced consequences.

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[promise5 17]

Go outside my comfort zone ??? Walk in the shoes of someone that has been raped. The examples you give are bullshit reports but does it call for the statement you made NO it doesn't. A woman that is raped is questioned continually. Everything she did leading up to that point is questioned from the way she walks,dresses,to everything she said or did. All of that is brought into question. Afterall the guy is innocent until proven guilty no matter the circumstances!

No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible.
Believe me I tried.

[Kennedy 0]

I've personally interacted with four rape victims (that I know of). Two of those were for ten minutes or less. One of them died in the ambulance en route to the hospital. I'd like to think I helped two or three of them. I never let what they wore or did affect my thoughts about them or the crime. I take a little credit for helping one get past blaming herself and realize that the scumbag suspect was to blame. One is a dear friend. I've never suffered that sort of assault so I won't say I understand, but don't impugn me based of what some other piece of shit (cop or not) may have said to a victim. Victims aren't to blame for crimes. Perpetrators are.

On the other hand, I've heard the R word thrown around dozens of times. Several of them are demonstrably false.

And as for the presumption of innocence, tell it to a guy whose whole life has been ruined by one false allegation. Take the school teacher who lost his job, lost his house, went bankrupt defending himself, and is always under a cloud of suspicion, even though the liar who accused him has recanted.

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[promise5 17]

When I made that statement I was referring to that no matter what the evidence is or how overwhelming,everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty. That's our legal system and yes I agree with and support that. But it also can be hell on victims. Yes, innocent people get accused and I'm sorry they do it makes it a thousand times harder on those that are real victims of crimes.

No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible.
Believe me I tried.

[rifleman 70]

This is why I believe that the right to anonymity during the trial should extend to both parties - the potential victim and the accused. If a man rapes a woman then he gets what he deserves and you can publish his name once he's convicted. If on the other hand, it's a fabrication on the part of the woman, his name has not entered the public domain.

I agree with others that a woman who cries rape when nothing has happened should be prosecuted for making the false allegations. I would have thought a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice would be a good start.

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[Darius11 12]

I don’t believe in absolute, but I think I lean more with on your side. I think it happens a lot more than people think (false accusations) .
It has become a weapon so has accusing a man of physically threaten them. Everyone one knows the reaction to such accusations so they use it. I think it’s ridiculous to think that somehow having a vagina makes you more moral it doesn’t. So I am not surprised that some woman use as a methoad to get back at a man they hate.

I get back to the same philosophy I do on anything else. People just need to be more logical, any kind of emotion whether it be religious beliefs, nationalism, or a protective sense can cloud judgments. It happens so we need to find a way to make the system more just.



This poster is causing huge issues in Canada right now. Made by a mens group.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

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wmw999

Lord have friggin' mercy -- good thing she's behind bars now. Yeah, it can totally trash someone

Wendy P.

Hmm, maybe that is why in some countries there has to be a male witness to the rape.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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[Darius11 12]

Specially in countries where promiscuity is viewed with much more shame. I can see how if someone wanted to have sex would want to lie if others found out.
What sucks is that basically says you can rape anyone just make sure no one else sees it, which is retarded, and would allow so many injustices to occur
No perfect solution but at least we know there is more then one side.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[turtlespeed 221]

Darius11

Specially in countries where promiscuity is viewed with much more shame. I can see how if someone wanted to have sex would want to lie if others found out.
What sucks is that basically says you can rape anyone just make sure no one else sees it, which is retarded, and would allow so many injustices to occur
No perfect solution but at least we know there is more then one side.

Sure there is.

Cover them in Burkas an d make rape illegal.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[Darius11 12]

That's not a bad idea, you should start a thread about Hijab and why it was enforced on Men, and Woman in Islam.

You might find some merit or even a slight understanding of what intentions of the laws were. Even if like most religions once man gets a hold of the rules they go to shit.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[turtlespeed 221]

Darius11

That's not a bad idea, you should start a thread about Hijab and why it was enforced on Men, and Woman in Islam.

You might find some merit or even a slight understanding of what intentions of the laws were. Even if like most religions once man gets a hold of the rules they go to shit.

I have a bit.

That is why my comment was almost sarcastic.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun