Sexually Assaulted In 2020, Assault Kit Not Tested, Charges Not Filed Due To Lack Of Evidence

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In May of 2020 I (F19) was drugged and sexually assaulted by two individuals (MF19) that I thought were my friends. The county chose not to press charges due to lack of evidence.

I am now 24 and every year leading up to the assault date I reach out to the county in which it occurred to see what the status of my assault kit is, how the investigation is going, if I’m able to utilize victims resources, that sort of stuff.

Recently, I received news that from the county after 4ish years that my assault kit was never tested and they are choosing to not test it. The state in which the test occurred (Minnesota) only recently passed laws regarding the testing of kits after an assault occurs, at the time I was assaulted the state allowed testing at the county attorney’s discretion.

Should I pursue a civil case? I’ve requested that my kit be tested and they refuse to send it to the forensic labs. Could the county be at fault for choosing to not examine evidence? Am I hopeless?

Thank you for taking the time to read this!