Check Personnel Records

• Have there been other complaints about the same alleged harasser?
• Has there been a high turnover of the alleged harasser's female/male subordinates? If so, this could identify other witnesses, targets.
  
  

Make Credibility Determinations

Often there are no witnesses to the actual conduct, so making a credibility determination is often the crux of the case. Factors to consider in determining the credibility of either party (all are relevant):

Inherent plausibility

Is the testimony believable on its face?

Demeanor

Did the person seem to be telling the truth or lying?

Motive to Falsify:

Did the person have a reason to lie?

Corroboration

Is there witness testimony or physical documentation that corroborates the person's testimony?

Past Record

Did the alleged harasser have a history of similar behavior in the past?