It does make the situation more complex, but sexual harassment isn't black and white. There is a huge difference between investigating a harassment claim and determining that no harassment took place and completely ignoring it.
If she is not bringing up the criminal angle, chances are she never pursued it or the DA passed on the case. That is not great news for her case.
Typically you do the civil case after the conclusion of the criminal one, especially if you are confident he will be found guilty.