Valentinez A. Kaiser
New member
Chief Superintendent Sarah Crew, Avon and Somerset Police's lead for rape and sexual offences, said: "Rhiannon Brooker has proved herself to be a very calculating and manipulative woman whose allegations resulted in an innocent man being charged with serious offences and remanded in custody awaiting trial.
"She made a series of false allegations of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence against her partner, which she claimed took place between April 2009 and August 2011.
"Like many other people who encountered her in a professional capacity, we too were initially taken in by her allegations.
"Mr Fensome has been through a difficult and traumatic ordeal over the past three years and I would like to thank him for supporting these court proceedings.
"We will continue to offer him all the help and support he needs.
"I understand cases like this can cause real concern for victims about whether they will be believed when they come forward.
"It would be a travesty if this case were to undermine the confidence and experiences of victims.
"We want to assure all victims of rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse that we will listen to support you every step of the way."
James Ward, crown advocate for the CPS, said: "Over the course of the trial the jury heard how this defendant lied about being the victim of extremely serious crimes.
"They agreed with the prosecution's case that the defendant had fabricated events and have returned guilty verdicts.
"This case was brought both to protect the integrity of criminal proceedings and because of the devastating effects false allegations can have on innocent persons so accused and their families.
"Charging someone who claims to have been raped is not a decision we take lightly and we will only do so if the evidence to support a prosecution meets the tests under the Code for Crown Prosecutors and our guidance on charging perverting the course of justice in such circumstances.
"We will bring prosecutions for attempting to pervert the course of justice in cases of false allegations of rape when there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to do so.
"It must not be forgotten that prosecutions such as these are exceptionally rare and it would be completely wrong for anyone to make assumptions about complainants of sexual offences because of this isolated case.
"Rape victims need to know that we take their complaints extremely seriously and every attempt will be made to support them.
"We work very closely with the police, as well as partners such as Victim Support, to make sure all victims are given the help and support they need throughout the process."
"Like many other people who encountered her in a professional capacity, we too were initially taken in by her allegations.
"Mr Fensome has been through a difficult and traumatic ordeal over the past three years and I would like to thank him for supporting these court proceedings.
"We will continue to offer him all the help and support he needs.
"I understand cases like this can cause real concern for victims about whether they will be believed when they come forward.
"It would be a travesty if this case were to undermine the confidence and experiences of victims.
"We want to assure all victims of rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse that we will listen to support you every step of the way."
James Ward, crown advocate for the CPS, said: "Over the course of the trial the jury heard how this defendant lied about being the victim of extremely serious crimes.
"They agreed with the prosecution's case that the defendant had fabricated events and have returned guilty verdicts.
"This case was brought both to protect the integrity of criminal proceedings and because of the devastating effects false allegations can have on innocent persons so accused and their families.
"Charging someone who claims to have been raped is not a decision we take lightly and we will only do so if the evidence to support a prosecution meets the tests under the Code for Crown Prosecutors and our guidance on charging perverting the course of justice in such circumstances.
"We will bring prosecutions for attempting to pervert the course of justice in cases of false allegations of rape when there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to do so.
"It must not be forgotten that prosecutions such as these are exceptionally rare and it would be completely wrong for anyone to make assumptions about complainants of sexual offences because of this isolated case.
"Rape victims need to know that we take their complaints extremely seriously and every attempt will be made to support them.
"We work very closely with the police, as well as partners such as Victim Support, to make sure all victims are given the help and support they need throughout the process."
