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>I find it hard to believe

I find it hard to believe you find it hard to believe. :) There’s a cliche term for such cases, “he said/she said” and they are not at all uncommon.

I dont think this term applies here - usually that term is reserved for one or both parties misrepresenting the situation. Here we have mistaken identity, which i would consider different.

My point stands. These are not uncommon cases. The justice system has obvious flaws and frequently goes awry. Mistaken identity, false testimony, wrongful convictions should be common knowledge.

Here is an example: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66513959

Sounds like Steven Avery's rape conviction. He was convicted even though he had an alibi.

Was this the case involving Alice Sebold? The man was cleared, but I don't remember whether DNA evidence was involved.

No. Sorry.