Anne-Marie Robinson

She wonders if there wasn't a better, more appropriate charge other than the one count of rape. She reminds us just how out of date that charge is.

She wonders if there wasn't a better, more appropriate charge other than the one count of rape. She reminds us just how out of date that charge is.

Maybe they had good reasons for that that we're not aware of, but... We're not aware of them. Pamela also wonders if a different standard of proof is needed in these kinds of cases, be they historical or contemporary.

Maybe they had good reasons for that that we're not aware of, but... We're not aware of them. Pamela also wonders if a different standard of proof is needed in these kinds of cases, be they historical or contemporary.

And how about that key issue? What the whole case hinged on, consent. It's not just an issue in historical sexual assault cases.

And how about that key issue? What the whole case hinged on, consent. It's not just an issue in historical sexual assault cases.

Is it possible for him to be charged again for other incidents? She's thinking about the times in cars, other band trips, and especially the incident in that closet at school. It all went on for more than a year.

Is it possible for him to be charged again for other incidents? She's thinking about the times in cars, other band trips, and especially the incident in that closet at school. It all went on for more than a year.

Anne-Marie leaves Pamela's house, still mulling this over.

Anne-Marie leaves Pamela's house, still mulling this over.

A couple weeks after visiting Pamela Cross, Anne-Marie's image pops up on my computer screen. She's put on a brave face.

A couple weeks after visiting Pamela Cross, Anne-Marie's image pops up on my computer screen. She's put on a brave face.

I know she's still stinging from the dismissal of her case. After all these years, she feels like her former teacher still has control. And it's not just a feeling.

I know she's still stinging from the dismissal of her case. After all these years, she feels like her former teacher still has control. And it's not just a feeling.

To take away that sting, Anne-Marie is trying to redirect the energy she was putting into the court case. She's doing more research, and she wants to advocate for a better system, one that prevents abuse from happening in the first place, but when it does, provides recourse for survivors.

To take away that sting, Anne-Marie is trying to redirect the energy she was putting into the court case. She's doing more research, and she wants to advocate for a better system, one that prevents abuse from happening in the first place, but when it does, provides recourse for survivors.

But there was one more appearance before a judge. In order for Anne-Marie to tell her story, she had to get the publication ban lifted. That ban is automatic in any sexual assault case.

But there was one more appearance before a judge. In order for Anne-Marie to tell her story, she had to get the publication ban lifted. That ban is automatic in any sexual assault case.

I can hear the frustration and loneliness in her voice. She knows telling her story is one way to reach other potential victims. She'd been so hopeful JM, the other survivor, would be in touch. But there's been no response.

I can hear the frustration and loneliness in her voice. She knows telling her story is one way to reach other potential victims. She'd been so hopeful JM, the other survivor, would be in touch. But there's been no response.