College student arrested for making up rape story
A Georgia college student faces charges after she falsely reported to police that she was raped while on an evening jog, officials said.
Rebekah Lim, 19, was arrested Monday after investigators determined she lied about her May 24 police report, according to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Lim, who is enrolled at the University of North Georgia, called 911 and said that a man raped her when running on the Lake Zwerner Reservoir Trail in Dahlonega, Georgia.
Authorities responded to the call and searched the area, but were not able to find any evidence. After reviewing cell phone logs and video surveillance, investigators discovered that Lim was never at the trail at the time she alleged and falsely reported the rape.
“Investigators were unable to locate any evidence, suspects or witnesses to indicate the crime had taken place,” Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
Lim was charged with making false statements and writings and concealment of facts. She was taken into custody at Lumpkin County Detention Center.