Nancy Gertner is a former U.S. federal judge known for her defense of women’s rights. Gertner has also seen firsthand how past poor responses to rape and sexual assault victims have led to an overcorrection now targeting innocent men accused of such heinous crimes.

Gertner, in a feature article for the American Prospect, told the story of “Paul,” who was accused of sexually assaulting a classmate several decades ago. Though the case against Paul was inconsistent and contradicted by evidence and witness testimony, the prosecutor and grand jury indicted Paul.