Allegations of Sexual Abuse in NZ

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Cases - 2005




The Press
August 27 2005

False rape complaint

A Wellington woman, 22, is to be considered for police diversion for making a false complaint of rape.

She was charged after allegedly making a complaint to police that she was raped by a taxi driver in Johnsonville more than two weeks ago. If accepted for the diversion scheme, she could have the charge withdrawn without gaining a conviction.

The woman's name was suppressed by a Wellington District Court registrar yesterday. She is due to appear in court again on September 14.