PostHeaderIcon After Nicole, comes Vanessa, another Pinay cries “rape” against a US serviceman



The sensational rape case of Nicole against US marine Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith went into an abrupt end when the accuser turned back from her allegations, overturning the guilty verdict--- giving the alleged American rapist an acquittal. The public wasn’t completely sure of what happened, but there are those who suspect the US embassy in Manila had something to do with Nicole’s change of heart. Before the acquittal, Nicole was awarded about P100,000----as a compensatory damage given by Smith. The US serviceman didn't ask to bring back the cash upon his acquittal.

NIcole said it was in a fit of drunkenness that she had sex with Smith. She and the serviceman man went on separate ways after the acquittal, both leaving for the United States. That was a cumbersome sensational coverage of their legal battle in the Philippines which has some adverse ffect on how the country looks at crime, particularly rape--- those committed by foreigners.

After Nicole, comes Vanessa who also cries rape against another US serviceman. It’s too early to tell if this woman is telling the truth. Evidence to prove her case hasn’t been laid in the open. The 22-year old Pinay alleges that she was forced into having sex with the US serviceman in a plush Makati hotel on April 19, 2009. It’s reported she sought medico-legal examination after the incident.

Helped by Gabriela, a pro-woman human rights group, Vanessa is mulling on whether to charge her alleged attacker. Perhaps because of the outcome of Nicole’s rape case, Vanessa, hasn’t decided if she’ll pursue her accusations. Her ambivalence shows how a previous rape litigation like Nicole's has affected this case. (Photo Credit: Jsdart) =0=

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