Predictable, because this is the story survivors everywhere have known for far too long – reports of rape and sexual assault are frequently mishandled and rarely prioritized.
The age-old question, “If you were really abused, why didn’t you report?” is easily answered by the facts laid bare Wednesday. Most of the time though, survivors aren’t part of a sisterhood that includes hundreds of voices who can speak to push for the truth.
Most of the time, journalists and skilled civil attorneys aren’t on deck to dig relentlessly for transparency.
Most of the time, these realities stay hidden, known only to the victims who have suffered through them, and carried only by those who paid the price.
FBI handling of Larry Nassar case raises questions about rape cases
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FBI handling of Larry Nassar case raises questions about rape cases
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