* Warning: This episode contains descriptions of rape and allegations of false reporting of rape *
A 19-year-old British woman’s holiday in Ayia Napa turns into a nightmare when she’s accused of fabricating a gang rape claim. Was her police statement truly her own words?
In this episode, Dr. Andrea Nini examines the linguistic evidence that became central to uncovering the truth behind this controversial case.
For a list of our sources and more information about the case please visit https://www.aston.ac.uk/writing-wrongs
Have a question for Nicci or Tim? Email us at writingwrongs@aston.ac.uk and we may answer it during an upcoming episode!
Check out the official AIFL blog for more forensic linguistic goodies here: https://medium.com/@AIFLblog
Andrea’s webpage: https://andreanini.com/
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please contact one of these free sources:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
https://www.helpguide.org/find-help
Hosts: Dr Nicci MacLeod, Professor Tim Grant
Production Team: Sam Cook, Jordan Robertson, Neus Alberich Buera
Sound: Sam Cook
Visual design: George Grant
Additional Voices: Sam Cook, Amy Booth
