The crux of the issue in handling sexual assault allegations, especially among high-profile individuals, is our societal stance on due process.

We face a clear choice: either we fully uphold the principles of due process, including the presumption of innocence, or we do not.

In cases where due process is disregarded, accused individuals are left in a precarious position. Even if legally cleared, their reputations often remain tarnished.

Public opinion, questioning the legal verdict, effectively brands them as guilty indefinitely. This creates a troubling scenario where once accused, they are perceived as forever guilty, with no clear path to restore their reputation.