Warning

[TracyUK]

Hello ladies,

I just thought the time was right to tell you all the reason for my recent absence.
Earlier this year my home was raided by the police on a tip off claiming that I was a paedophile,
I have no idea who did this and its totally without foundation. I can only imagine that somebody
has spotted me whilst out en femme and decided to cause me some trouble, God knows why!.
The police took both my pc's, camera phones and two cameras.
If you're afraid of being rumbled when outside and dressed I can only say choose the location very
carefully, as I would not wish for anyone else to go through this kind of stress.
What kind of idiot could see a crossdresser and claim them to be a pedo?

Lots of hugs

Tracyxxx

[NancySue]

Thanks for relating your experience. I see it as just one more peril of getting caught. There is so much ignorance about us out there...especially here in the Midwest. I’m very, very careful but one never knows....flat tire, police, small world, etc. We go at least 30 miles out of town when we go out....usually dinner and a movie, but we saw some friends recently. Fortunately, they didn’t see us...whew. We cooled our heels for a while..oh yeah, she doesn’t wear heels, but I do. 💁*♀️

[Stephanie47]

Sorry to hear of your unfortunate situation. There is enough ignorance about men who wear women's clothing whether a cross dresser or a transsexual. I don't know the laws in the UK or most of the states in the USA. In Washington State gays, lesbians and the entire scope of transgender men and women, including gender expression are covered by law. I would hope the local law enforcement official would ask for proof of any allegations before raiding someone home. A man wearing women's clothing does not equate to pedophilae. Nor does homosexuality equate to pedophilae. Unfortunately many ignorant people believe this crap. Once you are cleared I would talk to an attorney or barrister to determine if there is a basis for legal action against the person filing a false report.

[Helen_Highwater]

Tracy,

If you come and go enfemme from your home then it's sad to say but chances are it's someone nearby. Possible one of the street oiks that seem to be everywhere these days. Young, ignorant and impressionable their little groups often adopt a mob mentality.

I would certainly be thinking about contacting the local police commissioner. Before raiding your home the police should have done a decent job of looking at your internet habits and well as your phone records, both mobi and land, to see if you've been in contact with anyone known to or under investigation by the police. One anonymous tip off should be treated with extreme caution and only followed if there's supporting evidence.

Typing this one thing has occurred to me. You may know someone, someone you've been in contact with either by email, text or phone who is under investigation and it's that person's activity has lead them to question you. You've under suspicion by association. The supposed tip off could be the police not wanting to show that they are in face after someone else and, should you also be part of a pedo ring, then tip off others to start destroying evidence.

If it were me and it was someone I knew then I'd want to sever all contact but the police have to tell you who it is first. The police will I'm sure quote data protection or it's part of an on-going investigation, and that's were the police commissioner could play their part.

[Jaylyn]

I've often wondered about some of the pictures we look at on this site? There are some young teen age looking (young dressers on here). How can we be sure they are legal age to post a picture and we all tell them how good they look in such and such dress. I know I'm not meaning anything by complimenting some one but if they were under age or a young teen then how are we covered on here. I don't remember putting my age on here but any one looking at my picture knows I'm a dinosaur.

[Crissy 107]

Unfortunately I doubt that you will have much luck finding out who did this to you from the police. I hope it is different where you live. Crissy

[Dominique12]

Tracy, In another life, I worked law enforcement and my last assignment was Child Exploitation cases. I worked that assignment for about 7 years, and i NEVER had a case or worked with another agency who had a case where a crossdresser was a pedophile. And I can tell you this, If i had gone to a judge and told him i wanted a search warrant because someone said the guy down the street wears women's clothes and I think he is a pedophile, the judge will still be laughing at me. So, I don't know what they used for probable cause to get into your house. Here in America, you can get a copy of the search warrant, that should tell you their probable cause. You could have been on a mailing list that was seized, corresponded with someone, accidentally clicked on the wrong link, who knows. If you were in America, I could help you. Also, I would contact an attorney if for no other reason to get my computer, phones and cameras returned. Good luck.

[Donna June]

Years ago a teenager emailed me, after seeing some of my photos on a TG photo posting site. She said she was a CD / TG and loved my pics, needed some advice and maybe I could be like her TG mom. I wrote back and said, as nicely as I could, that I couldn't correspond with someone under 18. I just could not take the chance.

[Teresa]

Tracy,
It's both sad that someone has found cause to complain and also sad the police are wasting tax payers money on this stupid mistake .

I guess we must try and see another side to this if there have been problems in you area and it's a sensitive issue . I don't know your full background but are you fully out or just in the closet and taking small steps outside, I'm sure that behaviour to some appears to be suspicious .
I have tried to be as open as I can with my neighbours and my trips and outings around my town but we never know what some people will accuse you of and then you have to try and prove your innocence , sadly to some we are guilty of some criminal act even if we haven't committed one .

To take Dominique's point , I don't know with certainty but do the UK police also have to disclose the warrant sheet to you ?

[kimdl93]

I’ve had one encounter with a local constable. He was following up on a complaint regarding a man dressed as a woman in our neighborhood. Fortunately, there were no allegations of inappropriate behavior. After a ten minute conversation he assured me that I could go about my business with no further problems.

[giuseppina]

Sorry to hear of your experience, Tracy.

I would be inclined to ask the police to lay a charge of mischief or the like against the complainant, and if the police are willing to disclose their name, sue them for defamation and loss of use of your electronic devices. The judge must be convinced there is a good reason to seal the search warrant in Canada. While I am not a lawyer, this does not strike me as something a judge would allow. When do you get your property back?

In Canada, a search warrant to search the target premises does not allow the police to do a forensic examination of your electronics. A separate warrant is required for that.

I recommend you retain the services of a criminal defense lawyer if you haven't already.

A male out and about wearing women's clothes is not a criminal offense in Canada and in most other Western countries.

[Crissy 107]

I think even if you were able to get a copy of the warrant they would block out the name of the person who caused this mess.
Crissy

[Bobbi46]

teresa,
In the UK the householder/suspect is given on entry a copy of the search warrant which is usually authorised by a magistrate, it would lay down the reason for the search but would not state the names of any informers or from where the inteligence was gained from.
This would be a good one to take to a solicitor who has greater clout when it comes to data exposure. Especially as in this incident it involves such a tender and imotive section of the community

[Tracii G]

All I can assume the person that called the police is an idiot and doesn't know the meaning of the word pedophile.
CDing has nothing remotely to do with pedophila.

This is just me if I were to find out who did this I would make their life a living hell.

[MarinaTwelve200]

Its "Common knowledge" (or ignorance) that Crossdressers are "Homosexuals" and we all know that Homosexuals are pedophiles.------Hey lots of people out there actually believe it. All the more reason to stay in the closet.(or at least use a lot of discretion)

[Teresa]

Marina,
All the more reason to get out there and educate them , I have to admit it's not something I've come across , the first thought is do we want to become women , sexuality doesn't usually come into the equation with many people or its' something they prefer not to talk about . The moment we start hiding the question maybe what have we got to hide ? I'm determined to be as out and open as possible after so many years of being made to stay in the closet .

[Samm]

I'm sorry this has happened to you Tracy. Maybe I'm naive, or I'm reading too much into it. But their ignorance or not, it seems kind of personal. I'd be willing to bet that the person, or persons who started this know you. And you probably know them too. I wonder if there's anyone you've come in contact with in the past month or two that's suddenly acting "odd" around you? Or totally avoiding you?

[alwayshave]

Tracy, I am so sorry for your predicament. There is nothing worse then when the force of government comes after you. Who knows what motivates people. I hope that you got your electronics back.

[CherylFlint]

WOW!
Man, that's BAD NEWS!
Hope everything gets back to normal.
Good luck.

[Bobbi46]

Tracy you do not say in your thread if you are married if not or divorced could it be your ex or a past partner who is having a go at you? just a thought, ,if things had been quiet before what sparked this off? somebody close must know something about you to feel the need to put the boot in, if I was you I would engage a solicitor and find out who caused this unwarranted aggro.

[VivienneH]

That's terrible and terrifying Tracy. I hope you don't let it ruin your confidence.

Best wishes.

[sometimes_miss]

What kind of idiot could see a crossdresser and claim them to be a pedo?
Pretty much everybody. We're considered perverts by most of the straight population, and so, automatically under suspician for being pedophiles as well.

[Micki_Finn]

This is terrible for you but I must admit I’m surprised. Is the justice system in the UK so different that the police are able to raid you with no more evidence than a tip-off. Are there charges pending? It’s possible that some random person saw you and took offense to your existence and followed you home or traced your plates. But I’d be more concerned that maybe it’s someone you know. Are you out to many friends and relatives? Maybe someone found out and you don’t know they know? Hope you have legal counsel. Good luck if this hasn’t been resolved already.

[Beverley Sims]

I would like to think that the police have an understanding on who you are and when they don't find incriminating evidence all will be returned to you.

In the meantime we do have to deal with those that are less informed.

The police do have to act on every complaint they receive and I daresay they have done it correctly.

[Rhonda Darling]

So Tracy, don't leave us hanging here. You said this happened a few months ago. How were you treated by the police? What has happened since then? Did you get a lawyer? What did she say? What is the fallout in your personal life?

Inquiring minds want to know.
Rhonda

[BrendaPDX]

I am sure the police didn't find anything, and they won't tell you who did this to you. But they will remember the malicious false claim, who it came from, and the loss of resources and time. Good luck, keep holding your head up high, don't let them get the better of you. You have friends here who know what truly happened. Thank you for sharing. Be strong.:hugs:

[Rachelish]

Tracy

I'm appalled at how you've been treated. There is, quite rightly, a lot of effort being put into cracking down on offenders against children in the UK but there can be no excuse for putting someone through that based on an uncorroborated accusation. It's a stark reminder that while TG issues are being looked at more sympathetically nowadays there is still a lot of ignorance out there, and some negative stereotypes still hold sway.

It's a warning I will take on board, thanks, and best wishes.

Rachel

[TracyUK]

Sorry ladies,

Had a couple of days away, the long and short of it is that it will be 14 months due the amount
of work the police tech people have before they can look into my stuff.
I don't blame the police for this as it is important that they investigate all claims where such
crimes are reported I just wish it was quicker.

hugs,
Tracyxx

[jacques]

hello Tracy,
sounds like some people are still living in the 1950s - when all crossdressers were homosexuals and all homosexuals were pedophiles (according to popular belief).
I thought that the police were more enlightened now - often demonstrating that by supporting Pride events.
luv J

[jennifer0918]

What kind of idiots will raid a house based on hearsay? Without no evidence? Who's the judge that signed this warrent? I think all the kings men and all the kings horses can't do much to repair this invasion of your privacy. ...what happened to due process? Sorry to hear of this awful experience, thanks for the warning. Cheerio