Allegations of rape are very serious. If someone has made such a serious accusation, then it’s best not to speak with them again without legal representation. This matters for a few reasons.
First because in a criminal case, this could be seen as tampering with witnesses or victims. Secondly, talking with the accuser can only fuel the fire – it may lead them to make further allegations or to add more serious allegations to their story.
If you need to communicate with a former significant other who has accused you of rape, for example, if you need to speak with them about a child custody situation during your sexual battery trial, you should always do so with the help of an attorney.