Originally published on Change.Org on September 14, 2016 By Maria Ruiz.
Dearest Friends And Supporters-
According to US Uncut UNC football player Allen Artis was accused of rape was told by school officials and the local district attorney to not “sweat” the allegations. According to Robinson’s attorney, local investigators also cast doubt on Robinson’s account of the alleged rape. The Daily Beast reported that Assistant District Attorney Jeff Nieman told Robinson’s attorney, “unconsciousness is rape, blackout drunk is not rape.”
According to CNN A judge in Canada is facing removal from the bench for his conduct when he asked a woman in a rape case why she couldn’t “just keep [her] knees together.” Federal Court Judge Robin Camp is in the midst of a week-long judicial council hearing, which will determine whether he ought to be booted from his position.
The case in question took place in 2014 when Camp was a provincial court judge. (He became a Federal Judge last year.)
The article linked below also includes the story of Joseph Fritzl, A man who imprisoned his daughter for years and forced the children they had together to live in the basement with her. He claimed the children from his rapes just appeared on his doorstep, he claimed they were his grandchildren and his daughter had run off. Even though he had been convicted of raping a woman at knife point his criminal record was not on file and he was allowed to adopt the children from social services.
In this article there is also included a news video that is quite revealing. It shows Carleen Turner, the mother of Brock Turner in a bay area hotel with her son and Brock’s Father. When the reporter asks Brock if he would like to apologize Carleen stares down the reporter with an indignant look that screams “how dare you ask my son to apologize”.
With this many examples of society minimizing rape, excusing rape and blaming the victim repeatedly it becomes clear why there is this epidemic of sexual assault exists all over the world. We can no longer be silent, we can no longer be inactive. We must act, in whatever state you are in in any country, open your mouth and fight rape culture. Support survivors and believe them unconditionally, teach your children about respect and consent. Go to your representatives, ask them to update rape laws to FBI standards, demand they ratify a survivor bill of rights for your state. You can enact real change. If you are interested in acting in your state please email me I will help you in any way I can. Also please donate to our protest funds as every protest we do will increase the visibility of this issue. We have MANY protests planned and need funds to make them a reality.
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