1. What went wrong with this story was the lack of fact-checking.
2. The fault relies in both the reporter and the editor for not handling such a sensitive topic without more care.
3. A major challenge presented in this case is how readily one can trust a source and get to the truth while also running the story in a timely manner.
4. I would have tried to get in touch with the victim’s friends who were with her at the night in question, and see if her story stands with them.