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Moneterey Police Department CA : Case no. YG 170581529, date 10/13/17, officer Holden
Discrepancies in Jane Doe’s Account: Why Wait Four Days?
The Alleged Incident and Medical Report:
Jane Doe reported to the emergency room nurse on October 12th at 12:23 PM, alleging that she might have been sexually assaulted between October 7th and 8th. She mentioned that she couldn’t remember if something was slipped into her drink during a gathering with co-workers at a hotel. Her memory lapse extended until October 9th, when she had sex with her husband and suddenly recalled the potential assault by Pete Hegseth.
In fact, she was reportedly stone cold sober according to friends, co-workers, and her husband. Despite her memory returning on the 9th, she still waited until the 12th to go to the doctor.
“10-8-17 DOE was at the Hyatt consuming alcohol with coworkers.
said DOE was not sure, but believes that something may have been slipped into her drink, as she cannot remember most of the nights events. said that DOE remembers being in one of her coworker’s hotel rooms and remembers being ejaculated on. said DOE could not remember whether or not any sexual penetration occurred, but believes that she was sexually assaulted at that time. said that DOE had then returned to her home in and had come into Kaiser Permanente on 10-12-17 to request a sexual assault”
Discrepancy in Timing:
Incident Date: The incident allegedly occurred on October 7th or 8th.
Realization Date: Doe recalled the potential assault on October 9th during sex with her husband.
Reporting Date: She waited until October 12th, 12:23 to seek medical attention and report the incident.
Questions Raised by the Delay:
Why Wait Four Days? If Doe suspected she had been drugged and sexually assaulted, why did she wait four days to seek medical help? Even when she realized what happened on October 9th, A four day wait before going to the emergency room is puzzling.
Impact on Investigation: The delay complicates the ability to gather physical evidence and corroborate Doe’s account. This inconsistency can cast doubt on the validity of her claims and the timeline she provided.
Importance of Evidence Collection:
Substance Detection: Urine tests are most effective within 12 hours of substance ingestion, while blood tests are valid up to 72 hours (three days). By waiting four days to seek medical attention, crucial evidence that could confirm the presence of any substances in her system was likely lost.
“Since the drug has a short half-life, it may be difficult for average drug tests to detect GHB, especially urine tests; however, other drug tests can be more accurate.
- Saliva: This type of drug test is typically less reliable than urine or blood tests because the presence of most drugs in the saliva is very short-lived. GHB is most detectable in saliva within 10 minutes after it is ingested, although it can remain detectable for six hours after the drug is consumed. A new test using saliva to noninvasively detect the presence of GHB, in the event that a person is hospitalized for poisoning, can rapidly determine the presence of the drug’s metabolites.
- Urine: While GHB is rapidly metabolized through the body, urine drug tests can detect the substance up to 12 hours after it has been ingested. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), GHB will be most detectable in urine tests after four hours. A recent medical study, published by the American Chemical Society, conducted urine and blood tests every 30 minutes and found that GHB was most detectable up to two hours after it was consumed. During that time, it was also still distinguishable from other intoxicating or prescription substances. Urine tests for GHB are only valid within 12 hours after the person has ingested the intoxicant and should not remain in a drug testing lab. The laboratory for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at Quantico reports that urine samples left contained in a refrigerator in the lab spontaneously produce GHB after six months due to small amounts of this chemical’s natural presence in the human body.
- Blood: Blood tests are among the most effective drug tests when trying to determine if a person has taken GHB. This substance can be detected in blood tests up to 72 hours, or three days, after the drug has been consumed. Concentrations of GHB in the blood peak around 30 minutes after it is ingested, but metabolites remain circulating for much longer after the peak.
- Hair: Although hair tests are an effective way to detect many intoxicating drugs, like marijuana or meth, there is no reliable hair test to detect GHB.”
Preservation of Evidence: Prompt medical attention is vital in sexual assault cases to preserve evidence, ensure the safety of the victim, and provide a clear timeline of events. The delay in this case raises significant concerns.
Medical Examination Findings:
Ejaculation on Stomach: Jane Doe distinctly remembers that Pete ejaculated on her stomach and that there was no penetrative sex. Security surveillance shows Jane Doe and Pete Hegseth leaving public area after a confrontation with an employee of the hotel at 1:30 am on the 8th and according to the employee, Pete Hegseth was highly intoxicated and Jane Doe was sober.
Sex with Husband: She had sex with her husband, on the 9th, who used a condom. This detail is crucial because it suggests that any vaginal discharge or infection would not be related to her husband or Pete Hegseth!
Vaginal Discharge and BV Diagnosis: aside from her claim of no penetrative sex with Pete Hegseth, she used a condom with her husband. Doe reported vaginal discharge to the nurse, who diagnosed her with bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV is often linked to having multiple sexual partners, a new sexual partner, or practices like douching, which Doe denied.
Daily Showers: Doe mentioned that she showers every day, which further complicates the diagnosis of BV. While daily hygiene practices can help prevent infections, they do not entirely rule out the possibility of contracting BV through other means.
Questions Raised:
Transmission of BV: As per her account, Pete Hegseth ejaculated on her stomach and there was no penetrative sex. Her husband used condom. So it raises the question of how Doe contracted BV. This inconsistency is significant because it challenges the credibility of her account.
Condom Use: The fact that her husband used a condom further complicates the situation. If there was no direct contact, it raises questions about the source of the BV. Did she have sex with someone else and blame Pete Hegseth for it, taking advantage of his drunken or drugged state?
Implications:
Credibility of the Accusation: The discrepancy between Doe’s account of the sexual encounter and the medical diagnosis of BV is a critical inconsistency. It suggests that there may be more to the story than what has been reported.
Need for Thorough Investigation: These inconsistencies highlight the importance of a thorough investigation. It’s essential to gather all relevant evidence and examine the details carefully to ensure a fair and accurate assessment of the situation. Is it possible? Because the incident was supposed to have taken place in October 2017 and it is now end of 2024?
Why wait four days? Drugs could be detected in your blood for 72 hours, but no longer. Is that what she was waiting for? And conveniently, on the 12th of October at 12:23, when an alleged assault occurred on the 8th in the morning around 1:50 am? She reports to the emergency clinic where the nurse is duty bound to report?
And as she is a 30 year old event coordinator, who in her professional capacity has come across professionals from all different fields as she may have organized various other events including some for doctors, nurses, other members with a medical or legal profession as well as other professions, so she must be aware, from various events, of drugs and how long their effect on the body lasts? She could have learned about the procedure and is aware of the time limit for detecting drugs in blood.
It is their job to provide support to speakers, ensuring they have everything they need, such as audiovisual equipment or handouts. So by attending these sessions, coordinators can better understand the event’s impact and engagement, which helps in improving future events.
The details of Jane Doe’s account and the medical diagnosis raise important questions about the validity of her claims. The inconsistency between her description of the encounter and the presence of BV is significant and warrants further scrutiny. Given her profession, it indicates she is aware of the timeline for drug tests.
It’s crucial to approach such cases with a critical eye, ensuring that all parties receive fair treatment and that the investigation is thorough and unbiased.
Legal and Social Implications:
Stigmatization of the Accused: Pete Hegseth faces immediate stigmatization due to the accusations. Negative emotional reactions from the public, ranging from blatant prejudice to indifference, can severely impact his career and personal life. High-profile individuals, in particular, struggle to admit vulnerabilities like intoxication without risking their reputation and career. This societal pressure often prevents them from being honest about their experiences.
Critical Examination:
Need for Thorough Investigation: It’s essential to critically examine the evidence and the timeline of events. Delays in reporting and inconsistencies in the narrative must be addressed to ensure a fair investigation.
Conclusion:
Based on the evidence presented, it appears that there are significant discrepancies in Jane Doe’s account. The timeline of events and testimonies from friends, co-workers, and her husband suggest that her memory lapse and subsequent actions do not align with her claims. This raises questions about the credibility of her allegations and the motivations behind them. It is crucial to consider all evidence objectively and ensure that any conclusions drawn are based on verified facts and not assumptions.
