Santa Cruz County Assistant District Attorney Michael Mahan stated that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with the case of alleged rape against Frank DeBernardo, leading to the withdrawal of charges. Mahan noted these types of cases can be refiled if new evidence arises, and he expressed that the office assesses each case comprehensively before deciding to dismiss charges.
Attorney Marc Eisenhart, defending DeBernardo, revealed that the accuser, referred to as Doe, confessed to lying under oath during preliminary hearings regarding a $10,000 payment made to her by DeBernardo before criminal proceedings began.
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