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Only 5 Percent of Sexual Assault Allegations Are False? Phooey

Two Australian researchers scrunitised the claim that just 5 percent of rape allegations are false.
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Only 5 Percent of Sexual Assault Allegations Are False? Phooey
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Bettina Arndt
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Remember how the Brittany Higgins case blew up when a juror brought into the jury room an academic paper discussing the frequency of false allegations of sexual assault?

Bettina Arndt
Bettina Arndt
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Bettina Arndt is an Australian writer and social commentator on gender issues. She was the country’s first sex therapist and feminist, before focusing on men’s rights. She has authored several books and has written for major newspaper titles, magazines, and has featured regularly on television. She received the Order of Australia in 2020 for her work in promoting gender equity through advocacy for men. Find her online at her blog, BettinaArndt.substack.com.
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