While a victim of sexual assault receives death threats, her assailant receives endorsements and secures the Iowa caucus.
Like so many sexual assault victims and survivors, Carroll’s ongoing pursuit of justice, the court proceedings and the response of her alleged abuser have been re-traumatizing.
The US Department of Veterans reports that one in three victims of sexual assault will experience post-traumatic stress disorder sometime during their lives.
Like so many survivors, Carroll likely knew what was coming when she chose to bring a case against the former president not once but twice.
I couldn’t remember all the details, which is common among sexual assault survivors.
Persons:
Danielle Campoamor, Jean Carroll, Donald Trump, “, ” Danielle Campoamor Ashley Batz, Carroll, —, Trump, she’s, Shawn Crowley, ”, Judge Lewis Kaplan, RAINN —, assaulter, Chanel Miller, Emily Doe, Brock Turner, RAINN, ” Carroll, It’s
Organizations:
NBC, CNN, GOP, US Department of Veterans
Locations:
Manhattan, Iowa, reoffending