Tasha Purnell, former principal of A.I. du Pont Middle School, faces over a dozen charges, including rape and continuous sexual abuse of a child. The indictment alleges Purnell sexually assaulted a girl under 16 between 2010 and 2014, exploiting her position of authority. These incidents occurred in New Castle County, Delaware. The Red Clay School District has yet to comment on the charges.
Following the death of an eight-year-old rape victim in Bangladesh, widespread protests erupted, demanding swifter justice and legal reforms to protect women and children. The child, raped at her sister’s home, succumbed to her injuries after six days in critical care. Her alleged rapists—her sister’s husband and his family—were arrested. The ensuing outrage included the burning of the alleged crime scene and large-scale demonstrations across the country.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, faced scrutiny over a college newspaper column published during his tenure as publisher of *The Princeton Tory*. The column, authored by another student, John Andrews, argued that unconsciousness, without duress, did not constitute rape. While Hegseth did not write the article, his role as publisher implies responsibility for the magazine’s content. The incident resurfaced amidst other past controversies, including allegations of sexual assault and his outspoken conservative views expressed in the magazine. The current publisher of *The Princeton Tory* stated that the responsibilities of the publisher role varied over time.
The Bombay High Court upheld the rape conviction of a man who had consensual intercourse with his underage wife. The court ruled that sexual intercourse with a girl under 18 is rape, regardless of marriage or consent, citing the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The judge rejected the defense of consensual sex, emphasizing that the age of consent is 18. This decision reinforces that a girl’s marital status does not negate the illegality of sexual intercourse if she is a minor. The case involved a man who had a fraudulent marriage with a minor girl and continued to assault her.
As I sit here with a heavy heart and a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, the news of 26,000 raped women in Texas being forced to give birth since Dobbs weighs heavily on my mind. It’s a staggering number that highlights a deeper issue within our society. The fact that so many women have had to endure such a traumatic experience is beyond comprehension. The pain, the trauma, the fear that these women must have faced is unimaginable.
The statistics speak volumes about the prevalence of rape and sexual violence in our society. It is a harsh reality that only a small percentage of rapists are prosecuted, let alone spend time behind bars.… Continue reading
As a French person with access to French news, the depths of depravity and evil that have been uncovered in the case of Dominique Pelicot are beyond comprehension. The sheer volume of men who were not only willing to participate in heinous acts but also kept it a secret is appalling. These men should all be put on trial and held accountable for their despicable actions. The fact that so many individuals were eager to rape an unconscious woman, and that the husband orchestrated and facilitated these atrocities, is both sickening and terrifying.
The details of this case are disturbing to the core.… Continue reading
It is a harrowing tale that has resurfaced after three long decades – a Florida man convicted of killing a college freshman and raping the victim’s older sister while they were camping in a national forest has finally met his end through execution. The justice may have been delayed, but it has eventually been served.
The heinous nature of the crimes committed by this man cannot be denied. At merely 27 years old, he took the life of an 18-year-old boy and scarred the victim’s sister irreparably. It raises questions about the depths of darkness that can reside within individuals and the horrors that can unfold when these demons are unleashed.… Continue reading
An anesthesiologist with a “chloroform fetish” admits to drugging and sexually abusing a family’s nanny. The term “chloroform fetish” seems to be a gross understatement for the despicable actions committed by this man. Let’s call it what it really is – rape. It’s troubling to see how the media and justice system downplay the severity of such crimes by using softer terms like “sexually abusing” when the reality is that this man is a rapist.
The fact that this individual had a chloroform fetish is not an excuse for his predatory behavior. If he wanted to explore his fetish in a consensual and safe manner, there are plenty of communities and resources available for that.… Continue reading
As I reflect on the egregious injustice that is unfolding in the case of a child rapist ex-cop receiving a mere 10-weekend jail sentence, I am left feeling overwhelmed with disgust and anger. The fact that someone who was entrusted to protect and serve the community could commit such a heinous crime and receive such a lenient punishment is a stark reminder of the brokenness of our justice system.
Reading about how the prosecutor and judge involved in the case felt compelled to accept the plea agreement due to the impact testifying would have on the victim is both heartbreaking and enraging.… Continue reading
Former Rochester Police officer Shawn Jordan received a sentence of 10 weekends in jail for the rape of a 13-year-old girl. Let that sink in. A grown man, a former law enforcement officer, admitted to raping a child, and his punishment is barely a blip in the justice system. This is not just a miscarriage of justice; it is a slap in the face to all victims of sexual assault, especially minors.
The fact that Jordan will only serve 10 weekends in jail is appalling. It sends a message that if you are a cop, you can get away with heinous crimes, even those as despicable as raping a child.… Continue reading
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