Every once in a while these have a happy ending.
Usually, some poor sap ends up in jail.
From the story:
A 21-year-old student who falsely reported two weeks ago that she had been assaulted on the campus of Lindenwood University has been dismissed by the school.
The former student, Joanna Newberry, who lives in the 1800 block of Camberly Road in Des Peres, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of making a false report. I love how they named her!
On March 7, Newberry told St. Charles police that she had been attacked in the basement bathroom of Butler Library earlier that week. Newberry told police a man had been hiding in one of the stalls, came up behind her and attempted to remove her leggings.
She said she kicked him away, and he fled.
An alert was then sent to more than 12,000 students and staff warning them that police were investigating a report of a sexual assault on campus.
Five days after the reported attack, Newberry came in to be interviewed by police. She admitted that no assault had occurred, and she had made the story up.
Newberry did not provide a specific reason for her actions.
Newberry faces up to six months in jail and a fine up to $500. Her first court appearance will be on April 28 before Associate Circuit Judge Elizabeth Swann.
Show true equality Judge Swann. Give her the maximum.
Usually, some poor sap ends up in jail.
From the story:
A 21-year-old student who falsely reported two weeks ago that she had been assaulted on the campus of Lindenwood University has been dismissed by the school.
The former student, Joanna Newberry, who lives in the 1800 block of Camberly Road in Des Peres, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of making a false report. I love how they named her!
On March 7, Newberry told St. Charles police that she had been attacked in the basement bathroom of Butler Library earlier that week. Newberry told police a man had been hiding in one of the stalls, came up behind her and attempted to remove her leggings.
She said she kicked him away, and he fled.
An alert was then sent to more than 12,000 students and staff warning them that police were investigating a report of a sexual assault on campus.
Five days after the reported attack, Newberry came in to be interviewed by police. She admitted that no assault had occurred, and she had made the story up.
Newberry did not provide a specific reason for her actions.
Newberry faces up to six months in jail and a fine up to $500. Her first court appearance will be on April 28 before Associate Circuit Judge Elizabeth Swann.
Show true equality Judge Swann. Give her the maximum.