A teenager was convicted of rape. Then the accuser changed her story.

"One family was destroyed to protect another."

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 1, 2023 At 17, Farid El Haïry, the son of a Moroccan immigrant, was charged with raping a 15-year-old girl. He was found guilty even though the police had no witnesses, no corroborating evidence — just her word against his. Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times Decades later, she admitted she lied. → Sign up for Your Places: Global Update. All the latest news for any part of the world you select. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018