Studies show that women whose attacker is not a stranger are not likely to report rape because of their emotional beliefs. Women also think that because they know who their attacker is, it is their fault that they were raped or assaulted, or they think that no one will believe them. Men in high positions or in the public eye, such as police officers, politicians, basketball, football and baseball players, are often accused of sexually assaulting or raping a woman, but most women will not report it due to their popularity and fame. or they get paid before anyone can find out. For example, Kobe Bryant was accused of raping a 19-year-old Vail-area resort employee. The victim reported the crime, but after 14 months she dropped all charges. The charges were dropped due to lack of evidence and because she was offered a settlement which she accepted when she realized she was not going to win her case. Statements like that of this detour woman who was the victim of her report. When a rape is reported and taken to court, the lawyer may discourage the victim from talking about all of her past sexual experiences in order to make her look bad and convince her that it was her fault for this act was committed.