Officer accused of rape
Woman says she went on 1 date with detective
By Nadine Parks , Chase Purdy
Watson
A woman who told authorities that a Hanahan police detective raped her at gunpoint on Sunday said that on their first and only date she knew something wasn't right.
On the other side of town, a man who watched the officer grow up in the Waylyn subdivision in North Charleston said he has trouble believing that Cassie Watson could commit such a crime.
Watson, 40, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. He remained at the Charleston County Detention Center on Monday night. His total bond was set at $325,000.
The North Charleston woman, in an affidavit, said she met Watson about two years ago through an online dating service. She said they talked by phone until about a year ago, when he came to her home to take her out for dinner and a movie. She saw red flags that night, she said.
"I didn't trust him from the get-go," she said. "He was possessive, controlling, and he was calling me names."
She said she made it clear there wouldn't be a second date.
"I just kind of brushed it off, and I thought, 'OK, I don't ever have to see him again,' " she said. "He quit calling, and then, all of a sudden, two weeks ago, he popped up at my door."
The woman said Watson came to her home several times in recent weeks, and she became increasingly concerned.
On Sunday, Watson walked into her open front door and plopped himself down in a chair, she said.
Watson pointed the gun in her face and, according to the affidavit, she thought that if she did not do what he ordered, she would end up in a "body bag." He forced her to disrobe and raped her, the affidavit said.
She called authorities about 10 minutes later, she said. She was taken to Medical University Hospital for an examination, a police report said. The 37-year-old was recovering at home Monday night and agreed to be interviewed if she could remain anonymous. The Post and Courier does not normally identify rape victims.
Watson is accused of using his police gun in the attack, Hanahan police Lt. Michael Fowler said. He said North Charleston police took possession of the weapon.
Bob Koon has been Watson's neighbor for decades. "I find it hard to believe," Koon said of the allegation. "I've known him since he was 6 years old. He's a swell guy. I don't understand."
Watson, a former prison guard for the S.C. Department of Corrections, has worked for Hanahan police since 2006, Fowler said. He said Watson is suspended from his job without pay, pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Halcyon (anonymous) says...
Bad cop? Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?
August 5, 2008 at 5:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lemonhead (anonymous) says...
he may be innocent or guilty,but seems they have something that let them arrest and charge him and he was suspended without pay,his total bond is 325,000 yet the one that lether kids die and put them in trash bags got out withonly 15,000 bail,how is that right?
August 5, 2008 at 5:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
GJ56 (anonymous) says...
Something smells fishy here! If this woman knew from the jump that he was bad news then why she did't tell someone about it? or better, notify his department. It been plenty of time between the first date and the aledged rape. I have my own thoughts about this, but wiat on the findings. Also, he is not liked by someone of authority in his department. Just wait and see the outcome!!!
August 5, 2008 at 6:11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LadyTarHeel (anonymous) says...
Why would you have someone you met online pick you up from your apartment? Sure you talked to him by phone for a year, but that doesn't mean you know him well enough to let him know where you live. Just a thought. I hope they figure out if this man is guilty. And I hope the victim can get through this.
August 5, 2008 at 7:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Wow...I don't knock online dating but...I damn sure would not let anyone I met online meet me at my house on the first date. We'd have to meet somewhere in public and probably drive seperate cars. And if he was acting an azz on the first date, why go through with it? I would have left his behind. But I digress.
We'll see what the outcome is.
August 5, 2008 at 7:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
amandamac (anonymous) says...
On the news this morning, they said he was on leave with pay. I agree how can he get such a high bond and the murderer gets a $15,000 bond. Again it is who you know. He will have to stay in a separate cell at the jail. They won't put him out in general population.
August 5, 2008 at 7:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
10216340 (anonymous) says...
Thomas....you are so predictable. I read your comment and thought...hmmmm, sounds just like something Thomas1776 would throw out there . Sure enough, I looked at the top and there was your name.
August 5, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
I agree with a few of you, he didn't kill anyone (although his crime is deplorable also) so why is his bond so high? Sametta Heyward cooked her kids (for lack of a better phrase) and got off with $15,000. Those babies had life left in them worth phenomenally more than $15,000. I just don't understand that either. I guess I just dont understand how bonds are determined.
Amanda, I agree with you also, they wouldn't dare put him in general population. He'd get hurt or worse, killed. Retaliation is a bytch.
August 5, 2008 at 7:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ThinkAboutThis (anonymous) says...
"The woman said Watson came to her home several times in recent weeks, and she became increasingly concerned.
On Sunday, Watson walked into her open front door and plopped himself down in a chair, she said."
If she was leary from the get go a year ago, then why not report and get a restraining order in those recent weeks?
Why leave your front door open- if someone had increasing concerns?
Why not get the heck out of dodge when he did walk in the left open door? Call 911, run like heck, grab the can of mace?
It's 2008 and women have been taught for years how to protect themselves against any possible attacks and then again how to "make up" garbage also! I'm not saying any women deserves treatment like this, but come on- leary in the beginning, been coming around the past few weeks, leaves door unlocked, was this the first time he used/showed any type of violence?
Let's see if any other women met/encountered from the the on-line dating service come up with the same situations!
Way too many unanswered questions in this situation!
I saw a kid at the age of 26 ruined becasue daddy's cop daughter told a guy she was 22 (fake ID and all) and she was sneaking out of the house to meet the guy, etc. Cop daddy found out and little girl cried rape, forced to do acts, etc. to avoid getting into trouble with Papa bear.
Papa Bear went off, making a scene, arrests, etc. and baby girl finally broke under the pressure and told the truth but only after having this young man's life ruined!!
August 5, 2008 at 7:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lacaci64 (anonymous) says...
While letting someone you met online come to your home on the 1st date isn't a good idea, the fact that he's a cop may have played into that decision. However, let's not blame the victim...that's one of the reasons some women don't report a rape.
August 5, 2008 at 7:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ln1959 (anonymous) says...
WOW...It not surprising that some of you are blaming the victim since this guy suppose to be an upstanding cop.
The last rape case that was in the paper you all burned the guy at the stake right away. Everyone knows my feelings about rapist.
Rape is rape no matter what. He went into her home and put a gun to her face and made her disrobe. Don't care if she just picked him up of the streets. Rape is Rape.
When your are someone that the citizen's suppose to trust, your bail is going to be very high. He uses his authority to force his self on someone. There have to be some truth to this, since he did get suspended without pay.
August 5, 2008 at 7:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
10216340 (anonymous) says...
Ummmm.......some of you seriously need to back off with comments about the victim's behavior in this. First off, it is never easy to translate those "feelings" about someone into action. Since it's just a feeling it's difficult to know how to act or what to do (are you right or are you wrong in feeling that way, etc.). Also, it's not like she invited him in....he walked right in.
And, why is someone blaming her because she didn't take out a restraining order on the guy? Duh....I'm thinking she probably didn't see this one coming. The facts will hopefully come out but please, don't start blaming the alleged victim for ANYTHING she did.
If she was raped she is in enough pain as it is.
August 5, 2008 at 7:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ThinkAboutThis (anonymous) says...
He went into her home and put a gun to her face and made her disrobe.
Can you prove this or is it the she say/he say?
August 5, 2008 at 8:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
number1volsfan1 (anonymous) says...
Just more evidence of how truly inconsistent our courts are.
August 5, 2008 at 8:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tnv71 (anonymous) says...
Sounds like it is he said/she said and I dont believe her. I know Cassie personally, and I cannot see him committing this crime. He was a committed cop and a good man. It's a shame this has happened to him because his career and life are ruined. I would honestly like to know what really happened because I can't imagine Cassie doing anything like this at all.
August 5, 2008 at 8:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ThinkAboutThis (anonymous) says...
Duke, Basketall, Nifong
Happens over and over-
August 5, 2008 at 8:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
n4dhs (anonymous) says...
good job tnv - just tell everyone her first name - next time how abot just using initials.....
August 5, 2008 at 8:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
woody00438 (anonymous) says...
I have worked alongside this officer for several years and call him a good friend. I believe in him 100% and will stand alongside him and support him through this. Time will tell, as I am sure more information will become available about the facts surrounding this alleged incident.
August 5, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
counterpoint (anonymous) says...
Sweet! 25+ comments and not a single one about race. I'm so PROUD of you all!
Let's go out drinkin!
August 5, 2008 at 8:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BulldogTLC (anonymous) says...
Cassie is the the cop's name. He didn't say provide any information that wasn't all over the news last night.
August 5, 2008 at 9:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
drp7773 (anonymous) says...
n4dhs,
Cassie is the cops first name...
August 5, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Brutus1 (anonymous) says...
n4dhs, Cassie is the police officers name.
August 5, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ysillyme (anonymous) says...
WPC~
You sure have a 1 way mind. You have mentioned having a blonde, tall, long legged wife. Never did mention male/female. There are some ex NBA players in the area, don't get sore just curious.
August 5, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ThinkAboutThis (anonymous) says...
nor issue a restraining order.
Wrong- just go to court with a women's advocate, state your piece, and you can get a restraining order!
August 5, 2008 at 9:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
willie08 (anonymous) says...
good point lady tarheel.
NEVER let someone online know where you live.
If this is true, she is STUPID.
Sometimes, being turned down can make a person snap.
You don't want them to know where you live after you tell them you don't want to see them anymore, especially if they carry a gun!
Why does the newspaper post these horrible pictures of people?
This man is a police officer, at least wait until he's convicted to splatter his picture all over the paper.
August 5, 2008 at 9:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
common_sense (anonymous) says...
The good news is: There's one less officer in Hanahan running the speed traps.
I'm just sayin...
August 5, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RTC (anonymous) says...
I hope this guy's not guilty, as we have already had enough incidents involving "bad" cops. If he is found to be guilty of this crime then let him have it.
It may not be nice to question a "victim's" reasoning, but it doesn't sound like this woman used very good judgement.
Gadsden, a drug dealer had 650 lbs. of pot in his butt?
Wow, I would say he had been incarcerated previously, wouldn't you?
August 5, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
grannyofsix (anonymous) says...
I met my husband on line. But as Tammie said, we met in a public place. I let people know where I was going, and I kept in touch by phone. Also, she may not have wanted to go to the police at first. She may have been afraid of the old cops stick together brotherhood thing. We will have to wait and see on this as well
August 5, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
goosecreek_guy (anonymous) says...
Something doesn't measure out on this one.
August 5, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
crankyyankee (anonymous) says...
That must have been one old computer Granny!
August 5, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MissPriss (anonymous) says...
n4dhs- tnv did not tell anyone her name. Cassie is the cops first name.
August 5, 2008 at 9:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
n4dhs (anonymous) says...
I have met people from on line but NEVER at my house - first rule ALWAYS meet them at a public place until you can suss them out - doesnt matter if they are a cop or a minister or whoever - I do feel for her and I am sure she is rueing the day that she let him know her address.....
August 5, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DanniD (anonymous) says...
I think that he was mad because she did not want to see him again. He lost his mind because he was turned down, and the situation escalated from there. Some men do not handle rejection well. I have a hard time believing that she is lying, because the events are spread across a long period of time, JMO.
August 5, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yeayea (anonymous) says...
who'da thunk it?
August 5, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LifeIsGood (anonymous) says...
Just one more reason why you should NOT date a cop. They can be your best friend, and they can be your worst enemy. And they band together to support each other whether they know the facts or not. It's an unwritten law.
I don't think we'll ever know the truth on this one. What goes on behind closed doors, unfortunately, remains a mystery. Yeah, there are good cops out there, ... but would I want my daughter dating one not know if he was one of the 'good guys'? Not in a million years. Why? Because if he turns out to be one of the 'bad cops'.... the price to pay turns out to be VERY high.
I hope they get to the bottom of this, and whomever is lying is brought to justice. Be it her, or him. Rape is not a joking matter, and should be taken very seriously. Claiming rape that didn't occur is also a serious crime, and should be dealt with intensly.
I'm sure the Dr. report and such will help clarify whether she was raped or not, and their history will come out too... whether she did reject his advances or if she led him on. I'm just glad I'm not a judge. I would never want to hold the fate of human life in my hands... not ever really knowing the truth.
August 5, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ms_lady2u (anonymous) says...
With officers like these, who needs criminals!!
August 5, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
swhfd28 (anonymous) says...
sounds like she is mad at him. What better way to screw up someones career.
August 5, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
I was just about to say that if she was examined and there was no evidence of forceful sex...but I forgot she said he pointed a gun at her and she cooperated because of that so no force was needed other than the gun. Of cource the article doesn't tell the findings of the exam.
They should get his side of the story. I know that would be interesting.
August 5, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
riddiksgirl (anonymous) says...
Ok, everybody keeps saying never let an online person know where you live. True, true. All I have to say though, is that you can meet freaks and weirdos offline too.
August 5, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
n4dhs (anonymous) says...
good point girl - never tell anyone know where you live or let anyone pick you up from your house on a first date - online OR offline....
August 5, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
The article states:
"He forced her to disrobe and raped her, the affidavit said."
"She called authorities about 10 minutes later, she said."
No wonder she rejected him...Couldn't even last 10 minutes. He'll never please a woman like that!
August 5, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
"No wonder she rejected him...Couldn't even last 10 minutes. He'll never please a woman like that!"
DoaMM, it was the adrenaline rush, that has never happened to him before. Not ever!
August 5, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tammie (anonymous) says...
Lol @ DoaMM! Horrible!
August 5, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stephaniem (anonymous) says...
the woman --- I never let someone I met online go to my house...having my last name allows everyone who learns it to know where I live after getting to know me but they don't pass the threshold....
she could have had that gut feeling that something wasn't right about him but there are some good men out there that put their worst foot forward. I have met many people who want to give everyone the benefit of the doubt as our society is more forgiving today for oddball behavior
a restraining order is something hard to get..I know women who can't get one on their exes without having to jump through a lot of hoops.
reporting rapes to the authorities is also humiliating and hard to do against a cop. I know women who still are waiting after 3 yrs for their day in court after their police officer bf beat them up....the media doesn't always show these incidents
there must have been some good evidence against him for the indictment. He is still innocent until proven guilty but I don't think it was second thoughts
August 5, 2008 at 12:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ThinkAboutThis (anonymous) says...
Any woman knows how to take a guy down- gun or not- geesh, my kids learned that in kindergarten- knee quick- kick hard-hit fast and if need be keep hitting, kicking, jumping & run!
August 5, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kerwin1959 (anonymous) says...
I'd like to know what constitutes a $325,000 bond? They've allowed people accused of manslaughter out on less bond. There's A LOT of information that is not being publicized. Something just isn't right on this one. It will be interested to see..........
Also, is it so easy to get a restraining order? I thought you had to have a "credible threat" in order to get a judge to sign off on an RO.
August 5, 2008 at 1:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
UrGatorbait (anonymous) says...
Blame the victim, Way to Keep it classy Charleston
August 5, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jessie1125 (anonymous) says...
LifeIsGood- you would stereotype like that..dirty cops are no more dangerous than a run of the mill scum bag on the streets. Is it just because they have a gun? Any one can get one these days.
August 5, 2008 at 1:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
justus1017 (anonymous) says...
So what!!! She had sex with him, it wasn't good so she wanted to cut him loose. That's her choice to end it. All he had to do was take it a man and leave her alone!!!! But no he wanted to take something else. Lock his ass up and keep him there. Cops are not above the law and there are plenty more women being terrorized by police officers in relationships and out who are scared to cry out because they fellow co workers don't want to believe it. From what I've heard most on-line dating are disturbing.
August 5, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Good thing this guy did not come to your house,, right Stephie... you would have put him in his place...
August 5, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
LMAO @ jeff61!
August 5, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nursemom10 (anonymous) says...
Disturbing!! Remember there is always two sides to a story. a person is innocent until proven guilty but if he did this then he should pay a high price as he not only raped her he has made life even harder for honest, hardworking officers.
August 5, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rebel_Yell (anonymous) says...
Didn't this guy play for the clemson thuggers in the late 80s when the players made gang raping a school tradition? Anyone?
August 5, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
UrGatorBait wrote:
"Blame the victim, Way to Keep it classy Charleston"
We are not blaming her, we just feel that her story is a little fishy (hehe) with the whole "I went out with him, decided he wasn't for me, but he came around a couple more times, but I didn't do anything.." story.
He might have done it, sure. He's innocent (for now) and being held in jail for the safety of the public.
We just like to point out how many people ADD to themselves becoming a victim. I feel sorry for her, but at the same time it sounds to me as if she could have prevented this from ever happening.
August 5, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Jane, too many women take the stance that they won't get hurt because they are a woman. Learn to defend yourself! With your hands, feet, teeth, a bat, a knife, a gun, anything!
My wife is the most timid person when it comes to other people and confrontation but I assure you of one thing: I taught her how to take care of herself in exactly THIS type of situation.
This lady let him see her house...First mistake. This lady had an open door AFTER seeing him around a few times...Second mistake. She didn't fight...Final mistake.
Do you think he would have pulled the trigger if she fought back? Maybe, but most people wouldn't...their too scared. The pistol is used more often than not as a scare tactic only. If he is guilty of this crime, he should have his privates cut off. If she's lying, she should do the time in jail that he would have for rape.
As you said:
"Do you honestly think the police dept. would have done something because she had a "bad feeling about him" or because he "called her names"?"
Don't trust anyone. Prepare yourself. Think defensive. That's what she COULD HAVE done, Jane.
August 5, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
I agree with you Jane.The restaining order thing is a joke.What did people expect?Can you imagine every guy who's an a*hole or woman who is a psycho on a date gets a restaining order put out on them?Not to mention it could ruin someones good reputation having one taken out on them for no real reason.Just because someones a jerk doesnt make them a potential rapist.His high bond makes me very curious.It would seem they would have to have some pretty good evidence against him.I mean that woman who killed her kids got out on $15,000 bail!!
August 5, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
n4dhs (anonymous) says...
Channel 2 just came out with a story saying that this particular woman has pulled similar tricks before....
August 5, 2008 at 5:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
DoaMM (anonymous) says...
Hmm...
n4dhs just wrote:
"Channel 2 just came out with a story saying that this particular woman has pulled similar tricks before...."
Hmm...
Some people in these posts may end up eating the words they typed...
Hmmm...
August 5, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
n4dhs (anonymous) says...
On the news at 5 - Warren Pepper.....they got other police reports apparently....
August 5, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
usna04 (anonymous) says...
Um...I think a police officer who has been on the force for as long as he has should know all about finding his dna and that kind of a thing in her home and on her. If he raped her, he is really stupid. But it makes you think that if he did know better, then this either didn't happen or he just seriously snapped.
August 5, 2008 at 6:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
momabear54 (anonymous) says...
And you wonder why women don't come forward when they are raped. Just read the remarks here.
I pray that it never happens to your wife, daughter or girlfriend.
I would think twice before I reported a rape, just because of what people like you would think.
It's always blamed on the woman if she gets raped.
Shame of You for all of your ugly comments!!!!!!!
August 5, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lillycollette (anonymous) says...
If this woman has filed a false report she needs to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
August 5, 2008 at 6:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
taken0025 (anonymous) says...
I have known Cassie along time as well.I know how excited he was to join the force and how focused he was at his job. I refuse to believe he would do this horrible thing to anyone. And for all those who think he may have been mad about being rejected.... I can assure you this would not have been the first time he was rejected. I'm callin BS on this chick's story and would love to know what REALLY happened.
August 5, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
CNN_10 (anonymous) says...
Dating online is dangerous man for real. Do not know who you getting yourself involved with.
August 5, 2008 at 8:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
grandmaoffive (anonymous) says...
andy savage, cassie needs you ....i think its made up story if it is. the truth will never be told on tv or p/c ...believe me i know ...we will never know .people will go on believing he is a rapeist..
August 5, 2008 at 8:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lillycollette (anonymous) says...
The general lack of interest in this state against prosecutions for false police reports and perjury lead me to suspect a profit incentive behind these failures. I hope that Detective Watson gives serious consideration to a major law suit if he is proven innocent in this alleged rape.
(Perhaps that could motivate our legislatively anointed judiciary to focus on 'justice' and leave 'profit margins' to bean counters -- LOL!)
August 6, 2008 at 7:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
truthisfree (anonymous) says...
Rape in itself is a terrible, horrific, violent and terrifying situation to find yourself in. No matter what the circumstances are that surround the victim or the alleged assailant, NO means NO.
NO MEANS NO.
This behavior should be seriously investigated.
As a victim, and I use the word as this officer used it loosely on me while I was in the hospital seeking medical treatment for crimes committed against myself; I remember behavior that is by description the same as to what I am reading about with this officer, realistic.
BY THIS SAME OFFICER.
Upon visiting my home as chief detective in my case, this detective began yelling at me AFTER I told him to leave my home. His attitude was that of NO PROFESSIONALISM.
And mind, I was not alone, as I had a witness there.
I also filed a formal complaint with the Hanahan PD for investigation and who knows, maybe there was one.
This is public information:.Not third party he said/she said:..
In the hospital, this officer stated he was the biggest "as@hole I would meet and that he was my "Black Knight in shining armor". He then showed me names of alleged rape victims in his phone, that could call him 24/7 for support. (He had 2 phones there)
Is that not why ALL victims are given a victim's advocate?
Is that not why we are given numbers for referral for counseling?
Needless to say that I freaked when I saw his pic and read this story.
As a "victim" that has this man as chief detective on their case, I also have to wonder, "What if I had been alone that Saturday afternoon in my home?"
I would suppose that one could also wonder how far would an alleged assailant go in order to get off of their charges, or for that matter, their paid investigative team (counsel), as I would imagine all of this detective's cases would be up for review?
How many other "could be" victims are out there reading the same article that I am reading wondering the same things I am?.
How many other "alleged assailants" are out there basking in what could or could not mean "your charges may soon be dropped?
To any woman who has been raped...SEEK professional counseling.
First and foremost.
YOU WILL NEED IT.
Whatever your case may be, you will need it.
I trust that this investigation will be sought with as much vigilance as any other case!!!!!?????
And the TRUTH will ARISE
August 6, 2008 at 8:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
Not only can a citizen file a false police report & get away w/ it, even if police decide not to take action on the report, a lying citizen himself can then sign a warrant for another's arrest based on a false affidavit.. landing the true victim in jail..at least until a bond hearing is held.
I know a man to whom this happened.
In this case a 3rd party witness(store employee) & store video tape could(& later did) prove as false, claims made by a lunatic lier in an initial police report & subsequent affidavit upon which an arrest was made.
In the end, the prosecutor dismissed the charges & the arrest was expunged from the record, but not before an innocent man spent an entire day in jail & in excess of $1500 was spent on an attorney.
IF A PROPER INVESTIGATION OF THE INITIAL POLICE REPORTS HAD OCCURRED THE POLICE WOULD HAVE HAD SOLID EVIDENCE OF A FALSE POLICE REPORT.
Two police reports were filed in this case. One was truthful & one was false. Neither was properly investigated & due to this an innocent man spent a day in jail & was in jeopardy of losing his new job. He did not have $ at the time for an lawyer, but an attorney friend of his paid another lawyer to help him fight this outrageous wrong.
If police had investigated & taken action for the crime of making a false police report,the lying citizen would've been far less likely to have made a false affidavit & sign a warrant for another's arrest based on that false statement.
However, the lying citizen had no repercussion whatsoever from either of his dastardly deeds-a false police report & subsequent false affidavit presented to the court.
Only after the victim had an attorney, was the video tape evidence which clearly exonerated him from the false claim, looked at w/ any care.
This evidence & the employee account were available the night the reports were made. This tape, as well as the employee statement, actually implicated the man who made the false claim on what SHOULD HAVE BEEN an ABHAN charge & arrest of him by the police.
After all of this the detective who should have properly investigated the initial charge in the 1st place told the innocent man he was going to go question the lying citizen further.
Later however, even in the face of evidence they no longer had to "track down", the detective told the innocent man that his supervisor told him that "IF THEY TRACKED DOWN ALL THE FALSE REPORTS THEY GET THAT'SALL THEY WOULD D0" !! & so he was discouraged from spending his time following up on this case.
The detective then encouraged the man to press charges himself against the crazy lying citizen. (i.e."We can't be bothered by this little stuff, but you can handle it yourself")
August 6, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
Oh, I forgot, in order to have the arrest expunged, the innocent man had to fork over a $100 fee (I believe I recall that amount correctly) to erase the record of an arrest that should never have occurred! In addition there were other misc. court fees etc. associated with this case.
August 6, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AndyT (anonymous) says...
I would have to agree that everyone needs to lay off of the victim. Sexual Assault is a serious crime. Everyone also needs to remember that a person's rights are the same for Detective Watson. He is innocent until proven guilty. It is however very hard to believe that such a violent act could be committed by Detective Watson. I have had the pleasure of meeting him several times and he has always been very professional. If he is found guilty, I would tell him to his face do the crime, do the time. But until he has his day in court, he is innocent. I can assure you that if this turns out to be a false accusation, Detective Watson will do the right thing. I know of people that don't like him and still don't believe that he is capable of committing CSC. Hang in there Detective Watson.! Carlton is missed!
August 7, 2008 at 4:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MyVoice (anonymous) says...
Rape is a serious crime and my heart goes out to any true victims. When women make false allegations, it makes it hard for the rest of us. Watson didn't rape this woman. Cassie, I stand behind, alongside and with you 100%.
August 7, 2008 at 10:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bullbythehorns (anonymous) says...
Cassie I stand behind you all the way! I have known Cassie for several years now, I know the type of person that he is and the professionalism that he carries in his job. People should really start paying attention to all of the holes in this "victim's" story. It's amazing what you may figure out.
August 7, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
babyji (anonymous) says...
Wow...I served this guy a Venti wet capuccino almost every morning. He always seemed reserved, quiet, and shy..polite though. I'm in shock...
August 9, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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