Nebraska rape charge dropped, accuser arrested

Submitted by anthony on Sun, 2012-01-22 02:37

Story here.

'BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) - Rape charges filed against a Wymore man have been dismissed, and the woman who accused him has been arrested on suspicion of lying about the assault and other counts.

Beatrice radio station KWBE (http://bit.ly/xTyNOL) reports that 27-year-old Jennifer Valenta of Wilber has been charged with perjury, false reporting, obstructing government operations, two counts of prostitution and other counts.

Deputy Gage County Attorney Rick Schreiner says Valenta was arrested Friday in Beatrice. Valenta had reported that she was gang-raped by the Wymore man and three others on Nov. 24.

Schreiner says the investigation into the allegations did not support Valenta's claims, and that she eventually acknowledged fabricating the rape.

Valenta remained in jail Saturday and could not be reached for comment.'

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