My point with this comment was not necessarily that she is credible, but that the previous comment just assumed that she wasn't, seemingly without any consideration that she might be. This is the sort of attitude that perpetuates these sorts of accusations not being taken seriously.

We don't have to take everything potential victims say as fact and immediately act on it, but remaining open to the idea that those in power may be at fault, and not disregarding victims accusations goes a long way in supporting them.