Fact check: Women make false accusations far more then 2 to 8% of the time. But only 2 to 8% are ever proven to be false through legal process. But for some reason, this idea that they only make false accusations 2 to 8% of the time is accepted as gospel truth even though they would never except the idea that only the accusations that result in a conviction are true.

1. Summary of the results

The available research and data does not support the claim that false accusations occur "far more" than 2-8% of the time. Multiple academic studies and investigations consistently place false allegations within this range, with specific examples including:

• 5.9% false allegations rate in a Northeastern university study ^[1]
• FBI data showing "unfounded" rapes at 8% ^[2]
• Multiple scholarly studies (Kelly et al., Lisak et al., Spohn et al.) converging on the 2-8% range ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement overlooks several crucial factors:

• Only 35% of sexual assaults are reported to police in the first place ^[2], making the focus on false accusations potentially misleading
• The determination of false reports is highly complex and requires thorough investigation - "no one can possibly know exactly how many sexual assault reports are false" ^[3]
• Most false accusers have been found to be teenage girls trying to avoid trouble, not adult women making deliberate false claims ^[2]
• The distinction between "unsubstantiated" accusations and proven false accusations is significant and often overlooked ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic assumptions and false equivalencies:

• It falsely equates the inability to prove an assault occurred with proof that the accusation was false
• It ignores the rigorous research methodology required to establish false report rates ^[3]
• It overlooks the complexity of sexual assault investigations and reporting processes ^[3]

The statement appears to benefit those who wish to discredit sexual assault survivors and undermine the credibility of assault allegations. This narrative could potentially discourage victims from coming forward, given that only about one-third of sexual assaults are currently reported to authorities ^[2].