All I know is that those bastards were going to charge her with killing that boy who turned up alive. And if need be I am more than ready to make sure it gets pointed out for those who might need an extra nudge. That should discourage them for going after her further. In this instance her colorful history might actually help her, no police department wants to be seen as persecutors.
My only concern is that if she has any visible ties with the woman who came forward, then it might get a bumpy, but that is much easier dealt with.