We're constantly told that false allegations of sexual assault are incredibly rare, accounting for only 2–8% of reported cases. But where did that number come from, and what does it actually measure? After a woman dismissed men's concerns about false allegations by citing that familiar statistic, I decided to take a closer look at the research behind it. Watch my original video about why some men are reluctant to help women in emergencies: https://youtu.be/rblt3OPOJIQ In this video, we examine the origins of the 2% claim, the 2005 UK Home Office study, and the frequently cited 2010 university study involving 136 sexual assault reports. We'll look at how researchers classified allegations as false, what happened to cases that couldn't be conclusively classified, and why an unsubstantiated allegation isn't automatically a true allegation. We'll also discuss something these statistics don't measure: false accusations made in divorce and custody proceedings, workplaces, and other situations outside the criminal reporting systems examined. Here's the critical distinction: A report that hasn't been proven false is not necessarily a true report. And a report that hasn't been proven true is not necessarily false. Yet these numbers are routinely presented as though they settle the entire question. For men facing potentially devastating accusations, that distinction matters. It's time to examine what the studies actually say instead of blindly repeating statistics. Subscribe to Men Need To Be Heard for more research, commentary, and discussions about the double standards affecting men and boys. #MenNeedToBeHeard #FalseAllegations #MensIssues #DoubleStandards #MensRights #PresumptionOfInnocence 🔴 Join me LIVE every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm ET over on @TheBoyMeetsSquirrelShow where my partner Lindsay aka @squirrelygirl1988 talk about the issues men and boys face in today's modern society. Come be part of the conversation, have a few laughs and learn more about ho