LANSING, Mich. (WILX) Its a tough crime to measure and a tough crime to prosecute. But Ingham Countys prosecutor says rape cases can be prevented with the right kind of education. Carol Siemon said, I think its huge, unless we change public perception, about what sexual assault looks like, cause I want to prevent it. Im not looking for successful prosecutions.

Just weeks into her new reign as prosecutor, Siemon was handed two cases involving MSU football players. No charges have been issued in the first case, alleged in January. Charges in the second case, alleged in early April, were announced 2 weeks later. This has many people casting doubt about the first case, asking why its taking so long for the prosecutor to investigate.

Prosecutor Siemon says its nothing new to her. She has years of experience prosecuting sexual assault. I think that we focus way too much on the victim, our laws do, our public perceptions do, on the victim's responsibility, and not on the person who is initiating the sexual activity.

Siemon sits down with News 10s Ann Emmerich to talk about her philosophy on prosecuting sexual assault cases, and what she thinks can help prevent the crime. Watch Anatomy of a Rape Tuesday on News 10 at 6.

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