Woman, 26, admits falsely accusing a man of raping her – as judge delays sentencing ahead of a psychiatric report
- Jade Wass, 26, from Darlington admitted perverting the course of justice
- Teesside Crown Court heard she made a false rape accusation against a man
- She told police twice in July 2020 that she was attacked by the man known as ‘X’
- Wass will be sentenced on May 13 after the completion of a psychiatric report
A 26-year-old woman has admitted making a false accusation that she was raped.
Jade Wass from Darlington, appeared at Teesside Crown Court to admit perverting the course of justice.
The charge states she made a false report to the police in July 2020 that she had been raped by a man only referred to in court as ‘X’ to protect his identity.
It was said she repeated the allegation in person to a named police officer the following day, then again two days later during a video interview.
Judge Howard Crowson adjourned sentencing to allow a psychiatric report to be prepared.
Wass will be dealt with on May 13.
Jade Wass, 26, pictured outside Teesside Magistrates’ Court will appear in court on May 13 for sentencing after she admitted perverting the course of justice by making a false rape accusation against a man in July 2020
Judge Howard Crowson ordered the preparation of a psychiatric report on Wass ahead of her sentencing on May 13