What does her background have to do with anything?

"The issue was not necessarily about the attempted rape accusation itself, but about questions surrounding the woman's background that could damage her credibility on the witness stand, the Associated Press reported, citing a separate, unnamed law enforcement official who refused to elaborate."  If this guy was not rich, and if he was Black or Latino, he would already be convicted and sitting on death row.  For those who don't know, this is what big bucks buy you in the justice system in the US.  Fancy and expensive lawyer always go to the "background" of female victims of rape and sexual assault.