Still no details of the accusation???

Ok, so I admit that I'm a Roethlisberger fan - I'm a Steeler fan. Regardless of my fandom - I'd feel the same way if it was just one of my buddies - it still bothers me tremendously that he has been accused of sexual assault and absolutely ripped by everyone and the accuser not only hasn't been identified (I understand why, but it still isn't exactly fair) but it's not even been revealed as to what he's being accused. How is that possibly even right? You can accuse someone of sexual assault, immediately putting the spotlight on them and opening them to weeks of scrutiny while the accuser gets to be veiled behind a wall of privacy?

Doesn't anyone else see how wrong that is? If the accuser feels that she was sexually assaulted and that she in no way had any part in agreeing with whatever the mystery accusation is then show your face, state your charges, and let the courts determine the fates of the involved parties. She knew how detrimental it would be to Roethlisberger by just making the accusation. She knew that every minor detail of her past and her sexual history would be probed (no pun intended) and exposed. If you have nothing to hide, then don't.

I understand the rape shield laws - and that's all fine and good and may truly help bring forward those who otherwise wouldn't. But it also provides a shield for those with not so honest intentions. How is that fair to the accused? They are after all not considered guilty at this point - or are they? Either shield them both or don't shield either. The onus of proof should be on the accuser and not the accused - regardless of how embarrassing it may be. These are serious charges - own up to them.