Yahoo News Emmerdale plans rape trial as Pierce is charged
Emmerdale's Rhona Goskirk gets one step closer to justice next week as Pierce Harris is finally charged with rape.
Rhona (Zoe Henry) has been waiting to hear whether Pierce will face trial after taking the brave step of reporting him to the police for his brutal attack on her.
Next week's Emmerdale episodes see Rhona start to doubt her decision after discovering who's responsible for a spate of sinister break-ins at her home.
Feeling nervous and fearful, Rhona tells her best friend Vanessa Woodfield and ex-husband Paddy Kirk that she plans to drop the charges against Pierce, believing that it's best to just move on.
Rhona even visits Pierce at work to tell him the news, but his reaction is so smug and jovial that she quickly changes her mind again, deciding to proceed with her fight for justice after all.
When Rhona returns home, she's relieved to learn that Pierce is definitely being charged – but she knows that it's just the beginning of a tough battle ahead.
Confiding in Vanessa once again, Rhona admits that she's terrified of how Pierce might twist things as part of his defence in court, knowing that the trial will be a huge ordeal for her.
Vanessa is adamant that her friend has done the right thing, but how will Rhona cope with the challenges still to come?
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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