I Came Forward, I Want To Press Charges &The DA Won’t Do Anything

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By: A Survivor Not a Victim
July 21, 2016

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I was raped by my former roommate on February 14, 2016. I ended up filing a police report. Within less than 48 hours of filing it, I was told that the District Attorney (DA) would not be moving forward with the case.

In fact, I met with the DA this past Tuesday, and it was confirmed that there was not even an attempt made to get a statement from my rapist.
Two weeks ago, a judge granted a two-year restraining order extension against my rapist because (judge’s words) “My story was credible”. In fact, on record and under oath, the story of my rapist changed”.
I’m just outraged. I have no doubt in my mind that this dirtbag will do this again to someone. And…..and, he works for the Department of Children and Families in Massachusetts! His first day was two days after he raped me, so he passed the background check. When I told this to the DA, he was not concerned.

I refuse to give up because I KNOW that this rapist knew EXACTLY what he was doing, and I have NO doubt in my mind that he will do it again. IF I had even the slightest bit of doubt, even just a hair…I would drop it. But I don’t.

He didn’t accept no for an answer, so why should I? I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure that he can’t do this to anyone else EVER AGAIN!