America has furthermore attempted to pinpoint the root of sexual assault. Inherent power imbalances in the workplaces was cited as a theory. However, the plethora of allegations have come under scrutiny also. Many people have speculated that some accusations of sexual misconduct can and are being employed as political weapons.
This notion is especially applicable to sexual assault allegations against Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. While many Americans were horrified at claims that he behaved inappropriately with 14 and 16-year old girls, others were more skeptical. In essence, critics questioned the timing of the accusations. After the allegations surfaced, Moore denied the claims, citing them as politically motivated.
Weeks later, the nation learned that Beverly Nelson, one of Moore’s accusers forged and lied about key evidence. Many Americans immediately affirmed the loss of Nelson’s plausibility and furthermore cited the misleading act as proof that all accusations against Moore were trumped up.
