Ms. Reade hasn't been inconsistent.

She has been patient and polite.  She has taken all appropriate avenues.  She is generous to a fault toward the limitations of her supporters and detractors.

Reticence isn't contradiction.  Even when assault survivors make contradictory statements, that is known to be a possible result of trauma.

Does Ms. Reade still want to be a Senator?  I prefer that people have law degrees before they run for office.  Maybe she could get one of those and then think about it.