Advocates Say Rodney Anderson Sexual Assault Case Hurts True Victims

Victims’ rights advocates say they're concerned the Rodney Anderson case could keep actual victims from coming forward.

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The Cleveland County DA declined to file rape charges against the OU running back after the investigation showed the woman was not telling the truth.

Advocates say high-profile cases involving false claims poison the well for true victims of sexual assault.

"If you came to work today and said "my house got robbed last night", then I would say "oh my gosh what can I do" and set up a go fund me account for you. So why is it not like that for when women come forward with claims of abuse?" said Advocate Mackenzie Masilon. 

The woman, Courtney Thornton, sent a letter to the Oklahoman, saying, "I held full faith that the Oklahoma criminal justice system would achieve due process with a thorough investigation. Yesterday's press conference ... diminished my faith in our local judicial system."