My cousin falsely accused me of abuse, so my parents kicked me out, took away my college fund, an...

[@thierryromijn7773]

To think that no one asked for proof, why would they just believe her without questioning?

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

With situations like this he should have called the cops immediately. When "Family" insist on keeping it in the family then the accused has absolutely no recourse in clearing their name. It's hard to think clearly when you're 18 - especially with this sort of betrayal. Only by having the police investigate - and expose the truth - that men can defend themselves.

[@s3rlrules]

You never call the cops because Men are automatically assumed to be the criminal. The man would be arrested, and the woman would walk free even after coming clean

[@BrianKPatton]

Depending on the jurisdiction, that may have worked. It could have equally failed. Once an allegation is made, even if there is concrete proof (audio/video/gps/witnesses) to refute a claim like this; once that bell is rung it cannot be un-rung. He could have called the cops. It could have ended up worse for him. But I agree; it is a giant red flag when a claim like this is made and the family wants to keep law enforcement out of it.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

@@BrianKPatton Forensically, their phones would've had the chats if this was true - including pics he was blackmailing her with. The way our justice system is SUPPOSED to work is she has to PROVE he was guilty - he doesn't have to prove he's innocent. It's just lucky she was arrogant AND stupid.

[@hcook1023]

​@@Raggmopp-xl7yfyeah but he's a guy in the modern age it guilty until proven innocent In an old job some older male coworkers would literally not interact with younger females at all anymore

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

@@hcook1023 Equal Protection Under the Law (14th Amendment) is becoming increasingly rare in this country.

[@natedablack7857]

I got mad respect for this OP...

[@heffa3821]

yasssssss

[@failingartist3524]

So aunt paula wanted op to forgive the very people that disown n threaten op i would of left there forgiveness cause family is a joke paula is like the hidden final boss

[@failingartist3524]

Why the uncle has Soo much say in the family is something else

[@rickrollrizal]

​@@failingartist3524 probably the eldest.

[@Panwere36]

@@failingartist3524 , there is more to the story. The uncle employs many members of the family, including the OP's father. this is a heavily abridged version of the original story. Also, Aunt Paula only wanted the OP to totally have complete vindication. That is a vital part of the development. She most likely is one of those women who has experience with women who make false allegations.

[@Strictly_Jake]

It's a fake story. Family is important, lol

[@vittorio999777]

​​@@Strictly_Jake In my country we have a saying "with family it's best only in a photo and on the very edge that you could easily cut them out". This saying is not taken from nowhere. Those who were born in the Eastern Bloc understand it all too well... Which doesn't change the fact that the story is made up.

[@henryfebrino1873]

The system is rigged for women like Sophie

[@paarthurnax8519]

Real victims get screwed over because of girls like Sophie.

[@DevendraSharma-gq7sb]

They disowned him, so he didn't have to say a word to them .

[@alegendarywolf3278]

Damn! It's strange hearing these stories where the op already has a spine and stands up for themesleves right from the start! What a nice surprise.

[@kiralana324]

First, should have called the cops on yourself, force an invasive investigation, second op's dad should have seen the first red flag Sophia asking for money compensation within days, if she was truly abused she'd have wanted distance from her abuser not a cash connection

[@sherlocksteve9109]

buddy..get a lawyer.. Sophia belongs in PRISON and A JAIL record. She should be arrested PRONTO!!

[@Aj-mn4pv]

Well karma delivered everything to OP‘s family his parents lost the son the family lost a good man and Sophia lost her family. I hope it’s all worth it and I hope OP live a more amazing life with his good and loving and trusting Aunt.

[@seraglioborneo2803]

There should be consequences for the girl 1 A boy is walking down the back stairs, whistling, carrying his tools and his garbage to throw in the bin on the ground floor when a woman emerges from an office and tries to hand him her garbage. He politely declines, saying I am not a janitor. She starts screaming SA. Two guards appear like Harry Potter wizards and start to drag him towards the elevator to hand over to the cops. His colleague trailing him stops them and shows video footage from his camera showing the boy singing and jiving. The guards say sorry BUT DO NOTHING TO THE FL00ZY/ harridan WHO MADE THE SERIOUS ALLEGATION 2 A girl makes SA allegations and the bioy gets 20 years. After one year the girl is drunk and confesses to her BFF who tapes the conversation and approaches the cops. The cops FIND EVIDENCE THAT THE BOY WAS ELSEWHERE the evening she alleged the SA took place! The same older male judge releases the boy without compensation and awards the girl 12 m suspended jail time! Why are such women believed without asking for proof and why do they face no consequences

[@seraglioborneo2803]

OP is not upset by parents accusing him of SA. OP is upset by them throwing him out without verifying the charges. ("Believe all women")

[@bennyhokkaido559]

Simple answer: feminism

[@novanastalga]

Because forcing women to be accountable for their actions is toxic masculinity. Oh and how dare you question them by asking for "details" and "evidence".

[@morsayxd]

​@@novanastalga for real , dumb shit enforced by society

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

In the USA, women can get away with this insanity. This poor kid did nothing wrong. But go disowned, denied college money, and nade a scapegoat

[@DevendraSharma-gq7sb]

Aunt Paula should understand why the past should be left alone.

[@TwilightMysts]

Good story.

[@Vendor1632]

The modern woman's go to move these days.False accusations of abuse.

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

I hate seeing jaded kids , but what else could op do?

[@BlueHornBunny]

If I was OP, i would ask the Uncle, Aunt and parents to sign off all assets to OP for all that has happend. This is to make sure that they wont ever help the cousin and make sure that they remember forever.

[@charilleneblackman5660]

Wat a spoiled shameless useless person wow am so happy u exposed her lying ass may God punish her evil person she could have sent someone to jail with her lies.

[@tickticktickBOOOOM]

The one time I got threatened with a false accusation I said I'd make an honest woman out of her. That was the end of that.

[@morsayxd]

OP cannot b blamed for what he did even though the best thing to do in life is to forgive. The fact that another woman believed him and not his own mom when there was no proof to not do so is the biggest sadness in this situation , she didnt even try to. They failed miserably as parents when it mattered the most and have no right to ask for any kind of forgiveness for this. Once you fail by choice , there is no going back. They should just move on like their son did and hope that one day mayb he will allow them in his life

[@s3rlrules]

And just like that. No true justice was made.

[@ReilemmosKlim]

A forma com que a "tia Paula" aparece e age na história faz parecer que ela é uma alucinação.

[@ajvanmarle]

So, his cousin is a comic book villain? She insists on explaining her evil mastrplan?

[@monkey-man7430]

This is why the system needs to be changed. They should have named Sofia Amber instead

[@carlamurphy9328]

False accusations of such a serious crime ruins lives. False accusers make it difficult for real victims of this crime to get the help and justice they deserve. When someone is accused of this crime, or any crime, they should be treated as innocent until proven guilty. Too often the falsely accused of these crimes are treated as guilty until proven innocent. Hell, they are too often seen as guilty when it is proven they’re innocent because this accusation leaves a permanent black mark on the falsely accused are undeservedly negatively impacted in most, if not all aspects of their lives. Unfortunately Sophia is right that the system is designed highly in favor of the accuser and too often their word is taken at face value without much investigation or allowing they accused to defend themselves. When an accusation of this crime like any other comes to light, they MUST be investigated, and if the evidence strongly points to or proves guilt, there should be accountability. The accused is innocent until proven guilty and have the right to be treated fairly. Since Sophia falsely accused someone of a serious crime twice, she won’t be believed as readily since her actions labeled her habitual false accuser. It will be life the boy who cried wolf too many times. I don’t wish she has that really happen, but she will face that harsh lesson in the school of life. OP did right exposing Sophia to the family for the right reasons. I don’t blame him for keeping ties severed with those who so easily believed lies of such magnitude. They can live with that regret and the consequences associated with it. OP’s family tossed any connection with him and any of celebrating any life’s like OP’s marriage, future children, etc that they would have experienced otherwise. If I were OP, I would forgive and cut my losses so the people that wronged him aren’t renting valuable real estate. If OP hasn’t, I hope he considers going to therapy because I have a feeling he will need.

[@Toka972]

Shit story. Once he had the proof he should have gone to the police and gotten her hard time behind bars. Just having her ostracized is not near enough.

[@callia8877]

He made it clear that he really does care this much about the situation anymore. Sounds to me like he just exposed her for some personal revenge and to get everyone off his back.

[@thematrix2661]

Police won't do shit to her.

[@nugget6820]

You can't record private conversations without consent, so he would get fined, and it wouldn't be able to be used in court

[@morsayxd]

​​@@nugget6820 it wasnt private , it was proof of his father's innocence and his innocence over a crime accusation

[@overlorddimo2680]

Where are you police where are you police 😭😭

[@zachmedlin2608]

“Believe all women!”

[@pizzaroll3356]

Nope.

[@pizzaroll3356]

Unless it's a joke.

[@morsayxd]

Lamest thing ever said. If there is no proof , nothing can be done. As sad as it is , women need to fight their own fight.

[@padmanabhanthondanur377]

CORRECT DECISION BY OP