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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I agree - neither a not guilty verdict or a settlement = false accusation. I doubt too many get settled though. Most probably fall into the not guilty category. In a lot of cases where that verdict is returned it is fairly apparent if it was a matter of "not enough evidence" or "he clearly didn't do it", though the verdict is the same either way.
But what I've never seen was proof that an accuser was going after money all along. There are way easier and more certain ways to do it, and you don't get dragged through the press or a trial.
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Why would you think not many false accusations get settled? Wouldn't that be a major motivating factor in false claims? Especially with celebrities who A) have a lot of money and B) have a public image they need to maintain. I'm not sure what proof you expect that money was their motive unless they come outright and say it. I think your being naive if you think a false accusation isn't a real possibility. In celebrity cases especially. In other situations revenge could be the motivating factor. It might not be common but false accusations are a real thing and gold diggers exist. To act like it isn't a real possibility is pretty unfair.