I didnt sue but my family and I prosecuted. it took about two years and I had to tell a rape crisis person what happened. then I had to tell the police, go to the hospital and they did all kinds of tests and collected evidence. the police went and arrested the guy. then the crime victims board paid for a lawyer for me. I had to tell the lawyer what happened. then I had to testify before the grand jury so they could decide if there was enough evidence and cause for a trial. they decided yes so them we went to court. Most of the time I couldnt be in the court room because I had to give testimony and cause I was not an adult. after I gave my testimony I was allowed in the court room if I wanted to be. I went cause I didnt want the guy to think I was still afraid of him. then the jury deliberated for a few hours and he was found guilty. he got 25 years. of that he only had to serve 8 years before parole. the first 3 times time he went before the parole board they denied his parole. he will be up for parole again soon. hoping they deny him again but if they dont my life will go on. he cant hurt me physically or emotionally any more.