Everything Need To Know About False Allegations Against Men

False allegations against men: sexual assault

The case of Mark Pearson, the man accused of a sexual assault on a woman in a crowded train station in London during rush hour marks a troubling new low in cases of this kind.



The assault was alleged to have taken place during the second or so when Pearson and the woman passed each other and video footage exists of the fleeting moment. Yet despite this Pearson was charged with sexual assault. Though acquitted he was deeply shaken by the experience.
Although he was released that afternoon, four months later – out of the blue – charges were brought. Soon Pearson was waking up at 4am, his whole body “shaking every night​.“​



The case raises a number of questions regarding the treatment of the accused and the complainant. One is that Pearson was named publicly but the complainant was not. And despite being found innocent Pearson cannot name his accuser or even allude to information to her being identified. Should not the law provide anonymity for the accused also during the trial?



This is surely a case in which legislative change is required. Ireland has pre-conviction anonymity for the accused in cases of rape (but not sexual assault).
It's a fact that laws and regulations are a bit favorable to women. It is good, but sometimes it backfires, and some women make false allegations against men. There are thousands of stories and cases of this particular situation.