Will Police Consider Charges?
I was raped/sexually assaulted by my then-partner on 04/21/2024. I have screenshotted conversations with friends the day it occurred where I describe it, a week later with other friends where I realize it amounts to and was sexual assault and rape, and continuing weeks and months where I discuss it. I have other friends who I was around the day of (as it occurred in the early morning hours) who recall that I told them that day about it as well. The story has been unchanging, consistent, and is not a recent “creation.” Because it’s true. There may even be messages from my then parter to me regarding it, but I have since changed phones and don’t have them. They likely do.
I also have a recent screenshot from my then-partner where they say, in four consecutive messages:
- Mmm no we all have our quirks and things to work on
- Like I definitely do
- Especially with drinking and the SA and disrespect of boundaries
- Ive never done that before but it sickens me that I was like that
Bold being mine. Their only defense when told about it in the months that ensued was that they were blackout drunk. So in a text they somewhat sdmit to it, or they’ve claimed they don’t remember any of the events of the night.
Given that it’s been a consistent version of events for months, with multiple people being told, the screenshot of their semi-admission, and the previous claims of being blackout- would the state pursue charges?
My main reasons for considering charges are:
My mental health has deteriorated, and I need a lot of therapy to get over this assault and another. Financial assistance and restitution seem fair.
A sense of justice for the abuse I endured both that night and others within that relationship.
Consequences for my rapist, that until now only I’ve suffered.
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