Good essay!

I would like to take a deeper dive into one of the issues you brought up: criminal prosecutions of rape (or lack therof):

"Some of the best prosecutors I know are deeply troubled by the frequency with which they must turn down factually true cases for “lack of evidence” or anticipated “jury bias.” Successful prosecution is one thing. Truth is another.”

What is compelling the failure to prosecute?

One might lose a case, but if the victim is willing to testify, shouldn't they prosecute anyway?

The American Bar Association standard for prosecution is "sufficient evidence to support a finding of guilt."

If you have victim testimony, especially when supported by evidence from a rape kit, why not go to trial?