"There’s also the persistent belief that when it comes to powerful men, 'crying rape' can be a quick and easy way for a woman to cash in. I can tell you from experience that reporting sexual assault to the police is no easy thing, even if the perpetrator is nobody special. Leveling allegations against a high-profile athlete, who has a team of lawyers, agents, publicists, and an entire professional sports team at his back is far more daunting—and that’s before you factor in their rabid fanbase."
Julie DiCaro
"Sports Taught Americans to Ignore Sexual Assault"
https://www.damemagazine.com/2024/12/19/sports-taught-americans-to-ignore-sexual-assault/
"The woman who successfully sued MMA fighter Conor McGregor for sexual assault was further traumatized by a gang of masked men who allegedly broke into her home and stabbed her boyfriend. The woman who accused then–Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane of sexual assault in 2015 saw her name and face splashed all over social media, while Blackhawks fans called her names like “stupid skank” and speculated on where they might find her. NBA star Derrick Rose’s defense team was scolded by a judge for publicly slut-shaming the victim. After the Rose was held “not liable” in a civil sexual assault trial, the judge and jury took pictures with the NBA star."
Julie DiCaro
"Sports Taught Americans to Ignore Sexual Assault"
https://www.damemagazine.com/2024/12/19/sports-taught-americans-to-ignore-sexual-assault/
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