Rape victim needs help bigtime

[Krystalbubbles]

I was raped two times and sexually assualted by a former jailor and police officer. While he was working as a jailer he stole criminal records from the jail and left them at my home. I turned the papers in, put a restraining order on him and at that time was told by the Sheriffs office that they were going to use the statements to press charges on him for the rape. I have since learned that they never turned the papers over to the DA and aren't going to do anything about it. When I went to court for the restraining order I had 4 witnesses to the sexual assualt with me. The judge refused to talk with anyone and would turn my words around to make me look guilty. He went so far as to tell me that the rape was all my fault cause I let him in my home. The only reason he was here was cause I was worried about his pregnant wife. He hits her and curses her and I didn't want to see her dead. The judge took it to mean that I wanted this man to leave his wife for me. I can't stand the man. I live in Oklahoma and I need to know what I can do to get the rape charges and the felony charges pressed against him. I have done everything I know to do. I know that this man has called me over 40 times since September 19th and I finally called the police, that worked. When he thought that I had the papers, he tried to break into my home to get them, I had to replace my door. I am scared of what he is going to do to me and yet, I can't do anything to protect myself. He carries a gun and I know he's not afraid to use it. He's pulled it on my many times. Please help me and thank you in advance as to what advice you may give me.

 

[Tracey]

Make an appointment to talk to the DA and ask him/her why the police never turned your evidence and complaint over for prosecution. Inform the DA that you'll be suing the county/city for refusing to control their cop, allowing him to escape investigation, allowing him to harrass you & threaten you with his gun, etc. File a complaint against the city with the state bureau of investigation, the attorney general, or the federal authorities.

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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws. [email protected] - please include some facts so I know who you are!

[This message has been edited by Tracey (edited October 17, 2000).]

 

[hannah jo]

You say you filed for a restraining order against him- but never said you filed criminal charges. If you have not done so, please do. You have a right to fiel a complaint at the police department for each incident - each sexual assault and each attemted break-in, damage to your property and so forth.

If you file and nothing comes of this, you can forward the information to the State Attorney General's office. This may be necessary since the police may not be in a hurry to file charges against one of their own so to speak. But first you must file the charges.

If you are the victim of sexual assaults, you should be in touch with crisis center or counseling group - the members, who have been through this - can be a wealth of knowledge and support to help you get this matter prosecuted. Please find one in your area and talk to them. Good luck to you.


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Please note that these comments do not constitute legal advice. It is always recommended that you consult with a local attorney, who can explore all the facts and issues of your specific situation and then advise you of any legal rights and remedies you may have under the current laws of your jurisdiction.

 

[Krystalbubbles]

I have spoke with a state officer of the bureau of investigation. I am going to see him on this matter and take to him a copy of all the papers that were stole. I just feel that the judge telling me it was my fault was a little degrading on his part. Can I fial a complaint against him? I mean, whoever tells a rape victim it's their fault and they would just have to deal with it is sick in my opinion. I mean, I didn't do anything to bring this upon myself except allow him and his wife into my home while they were low on funds and couldn't pay for the gas to get home and work everyday. I am what you would call a naive and trusting person. I mean, I used to live in Dallas and I was hard and tough there. I thought up here I could let my guard down and be who I am. I don't want to turn into a cold person again, but with all this going on, what can I do? Sorry, didn't mean to let it all out and make it sound like I am angry. Didn't mean to offend anyone, just had to get my feelings out. It's hurt and pain, and they are telling me short of changing my number, moving and giving up my job, there is nothing I can do. Thank you for all the advice, I really appreciate it.

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Who is normal and why do we always try to be like them?

 

[Tracey]

File a complaint with the judicial ethics committee. The court proceedings should be on tape. Request a copy of the record, keep one for yourself & send the other with your complaint.

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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws. [email protected] - please include some facts so I know who you are!