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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
When someone is accused of rape, how often are they convicted, and how often do they avoid prosecution?  A general data, might be helpful.
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Over the last few years, the reported accuracy rate of rape convictions range from 2% to 31%. On average, approximately 6 out of 100 rape allegations end up in a felony trial, while only 2 out of 100 rapists will face any kind of felony charges. Overall, only about 1 in every 50 accused rapists will be convicted. Unfortunately, many rapists will avoid prosecution due to fears of not being believed, fear of mistreatment from investigators and law enforcement, or out of fear for their own safety. In a few instances, the accused rapist may have the support of friends, family or other community members which can make it difficult for prosecutors to pursue charges. In addition, evidence recovery can be challenging which can also lead to fewer convictions. In some instances, when the victim does not want to pursue the case, the authorities have difficulty gathering evidence or finding witnesses, and as a result, prosecution of the case can be difficult.