You certainly have a right to file suit against the men who assaulted and raped you. You possibly have a valid cause for suing the officers involved and also possibly the politcal entity (town or county) they work for, although too much time may have passed for such suits, depending on the precise circumstances. Please consult with a competent lawyer who will sue law enforcement and the cities or counties they work for. Not all lawyer will do that but many will and I'm sure you can find one. But do not delay. The second anniversary of your assault may prove to be the deadline for certain kinds of suits that can result from facts such as these.
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Answered on Jun 24th, 2018 at 5:19 AM