The cost of sexual assault — in dollars — is yet another injury

In the immediate aftermath of sexual assault, battery or abuse, the natural focus is on reporting the crime. Civil sexual assault cases are typically filed under a pseudonym (often “Jane Doe” or “John Doe”), protecting the privacy of the victim. “In civil cases, the standard of proof is a preponderance of evidence. “If a jury found the offender guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, it makes the civil case that much stronger,” she said. Additionally, Nelson noted that civil sexual assault cases are typically filed under a pseudonym (often “Jane Doe” or “John Doe”), protecting the privacy of the victim.