Police Asked Teen To Take Polygraph After Alleged Assault

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HICKORY CREEK (CBSDFW.COM) - Jordin Bresler, 17, left the movie theater in May and climbed into her date's car. Minutes later, she said he tried to force himself on her.

"I was really scared, and I knew I had to get out," she said.

Jenni Bresler said her daughter called home. "She was sexually assaulted," said her mother. "She was hysterical. I couldn't really understand her she was crying. She said, 'you have to come pick me up'."

Bresler found her daughter alone in the back of the parking lot, called 911, and then took her to the hospital for an exam.

When a Hickory Creek Police Sergeant investigated, though, the family says he made it clear he didn't believe Jordin.

"He asked me if I would take a polygraph test," said Jordin.

"'But she's gonna have to pull herself together. She's gonna have to remain calm to pass that test.' And I said, 'how is she supposed to remain calm? She was sexually assaulted!'" said Jenni.

Victim advocate and former prosecutor, Bobbie Villarealsai lie dector tests in sex assault cases are considered so unreliable many states bar police from even asking victims to take them.

Under Texas law, police can ask, but they're not allowed to discontinue a case based on the results or a victim's refusal.

Villareal said they can also risk losing federal funds.

Interim police chief, Lt. Carey Dunn said in this case there was "insufficient evidence" of sexual assault.

"We understand the enormous emotional impact of such allegation and accordingly these cases are conducted with care, empathy, and an eye to the smallest detail," he wrote in a statement to CBS11.

Lt. Dunn said he has invited the FBI and the Texas Rangers to review his department's actions.

The Bresler family said it has yet to hear from either.

The family of the accused declined comment.