Expose Your Rapist?

10 TV: Police, residents and prosecutors are considering the pros and cons of a new Web site that gives rape victims a forum to post information about their alleged attackers… Signs that encourage victims to expose their attackers can be found in the Short North. In bold print the flyers read, "Expose your rapist."

The flyers direct people to a Web site where they can list details about their attacker, including their name, Seavert reported. The Web site has gotten the attention of Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien, whose office currently runs a victim's advocate program. O'Brien believes the forum could be of help as it gives police a possible tool in serial rape cases.

Even though phony posts can be traced, O'Brien worries about false accusations and proof of guilt. Police said that victims should file a police report first, and then go to the hospital to receive a rape kit…