Hi All,
I am very scared right now as I have technically lied to the police. I am 15 and was the victim of grooming. At the first formal interview, I was very scared and just focused on my photos (explicit) being seen or coming out. Now these photos were sent to the defendant so he does have possession of them.
Anyway, there was a photo vault on the phone and in that there were these photos. At this interview, they asked me whether I have had access to the photo vault and I replied, "No I haven't" but in truth I did have access to it and used it. I said that only the defendant had access to it. I said this because at that moment, the embarrassment from the photos was all that was on my mind. Now I'm worried that now he has gotten charged with possessing child abuse material just off my phone. Yes, he does have those photos, but the actual photo vault was not used by him.
I am planning on telling the police the truth and the same explanation next time they come but I am so scared that I might get in a lot of trouble. Please, please advise me on what will happen and what i should do. This was about 2 months ago. Also, my intention was never to mislead police or make a false statement for my gain it was simply the initial embarrassment.
I would appreciate any help. Please.
Thanks,
I am very scared right now as I have technically lied to the police. I am 15 and was the victim of grooming. At the first formal interview, I was very scared and just focused on my photos (explicit) being seen or coming out. Now these photos were sent to the defendant so he does have possession of them.
Anyway, there was a photo vault on the phone and in that there were these photos. At this interview, they asked me whether I have had access to the photo vault and I replied, "No I haven't" but in truth I did have access to it and used it. I said that only the defendant had access to it. I said this because at that moment, the embarrassment from the photos was all that was on my mind. Now I'm worried that now he has gotten charged with possessing child abuse material just off my phone. Yes, he does have those photos, but the actual photo vault was not used by him.
I am planning on telling the police the truth and the same explanation next time they come but I am so scared that I might get in a lot of trouble. Please, please advise me on what will happen and what i should do. This was about 2 months ago. Also, my intention was never to mislead police or make a false statement for my gain it was simply the initial embarrassment.
I would appreciate any help. Please.
Thanks,