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    My best friend was assaulted by an ex friend three nights ago. This guy held her down for an hour, as he verbally assaulted her and forcefully kissed her on her lips and body. He also slapped her around a couple of times. He didn’t hit her hard enough to leave marks. When the guy cell phone rang he told her not to move as he went to answer the phone. She took that chance and grab her purse and ran out the front door. The guy did not get the chance to rape her, but is there anything she can do. It has been three days now and she has not reported the incident out of fear. She is a little bit stronger now. Is there any legal action she can take? Please help.

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    My best friend was assaulted by an ex friend three nights ago. This guy held her down for an hour, as he verbally assaulted her and forcefully kissed her on her lips and body. He also slapped her around a couple of times. He didn’t hit her hard enough to leave marks. When the guy cell phone rang he told her not to move as he went to answer the phone. She took that chance and grab her purse and ran out the front door. The guy did not get the chance to rape her, but is there anything she can do. It has been three days now and she has not reported the incident out of fear. She is a little bit stronger now. Is there any legal action she can take? Please help.
    She needs to file a complaint with the police. Tell her to go to the PD and ask to speak with a officer in Special Victims. She should also call her local rape crisis center...They will help her through the process and provide counseling for her...

    Tell her I said good luck and I hope the SOB gets whats coming to him...

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    Thank you so much for your help I really appreciate that.

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    Thank you so much for your help I really appreciate that.
    You're Very Welcome...Good luck...

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    Are there any witnesses? Did she tell anyone else about this assault just after it happened?

    In a "he said, she said" case, it helps to show that this is not a case of sour grapes. If he denies the assault, it's going to come down to who is more believable and whether that credibility can overcome the "reasonable doubt" standard for trial.

    If she told friends about the assault, that can help.

    Additionally, depending on the state you are in, she can seek a restraining order against this guy even if no crime can be prosecuted. She should look into this as well.

    - Carl

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    Default Re: My Friend Was Assaulted

    Thanks for the advice Carl,
    I figure it would be a "he said, she said" case. The only person she has told was me, and that because I ‘m her best friend. She was scared to report it because she doesn’t know if this guy will come after her. I have advised her to report it, so that it will be on this guy record. It could probably help the next girl he crosses. Thanks for your help I will see about helping her get a restraining order.

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    Thanks for the advice Carl,
    I figure it would be a "he said, she said" case. The only person she has told was me, and that because I ‘m her best friend. She was scared to report it because she doesn’t know if this guy will come after her. I have advised her to report it, so that it will be on this guy record. It could probably help the next girl he crosses. Thanks for your help I will see about helping her get a restraining order.
    The only way to prevent this from happening to her again - or to anyone else - is to report it and to seek the restraining order. Even if he is not prosecuted, at least he will be on notice that this will not be left alone.

    Perhaps she needs to invest in a new dog - one who is protective and has very big teeth.

    - Carl

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    Perhaps she needs to invest in a new dog - one who is protective and has very big teeth.

    - Carl
    Either that or a sawed off shotgun.

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    Either that or a sawed off shotgun.
    Those sawed off models can be criminal ... a regular one can do the trick.


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    Those sawed off models can be criminal ... a regular one can do the trick.


    - carl
    Good point. I was just telling her the Texas way.

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