Supporters of lawmaker in rape complaint name his accuser
by Rebecca Boone, The Associated Press
Posted Apr 20, 2021 5:19 pm EDT
Last Updated Apr 20, 2021 at 5:28 pm EDT
BOISE, Idaho When rape allegations surfaced against a Republican state lawmaker in deep-red Idaho, some rushed to support him in part by publicly releasing the name his accuser.
Another lawmaker, some far-right blogs and others also released the name in disparaging social media posts or in newsletters, some of them including her photograph and details about her personal life.
The controversial move has victim advocates warning that publicly identifying people without their consent who say they were sexually assaulted makes it less likely that other women will be willing to file a report if they are attacked.
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National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2021 Visionary Voice Awards
Honorees include lawmakers, advocates, activists, forensic nurses, local organizations, and more
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced today 29 recipients of its 2021 Visionary Voice Awards a diverse group of honorees from across the country who represent a wide range of disciplines and were selected for their outstanding work toward ending sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse.
This year s recipients include
New Hampshire State Senator Jeb Bradley, who was instrumental in advancing several pieces of legislation that extended protections for survivors; the
National Sexual Violence Resource Center Recognizes Leaders in Sexual Violence Prevention With 2021 Visionary Voice Awards
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