That's not what he's doing, though. He's simply saying that the rape allegation is just that, an allegation. Taking it at face value and treating it like gospel is never a good idea.
And what OP is saying is that Joe had a legal obligation to tell the authorities that the allegations exist so that they may be investigated and the truth of them be discovered
I understand that, but when obligation flies in the face of wisdom, while you still have a responsibility to fulfil the obligation, you should also try to understand why you wouldn't have done it otherwise.
That's not what he's doing, though. He's simply saying that the rape allegation is just that, an allegation. Taking it at face value and treating it like gospel is never a good idea.
No shit, that's why we look for corroborating evidence ... like all the shit that's still on the laptop.
And what OP is saying is that Joe had a legal obligation to tell the authorities that the allegations exist so that they may be investigated and the truth of them be discovered
I understand that, but when obligation flies in the face of wisdom, while you still have a responsibility to fulfil the obligation, you should also try to understand why you wouldn't have done it otherwise.