Why The New Child Rape Case Filed Against Donald Trump Should Not Be Ignored

[niyad]

Why The New Child Rape Case Filed Against Donald Trump Should Not Be Ignored


An anonymous “Jane Doe” filed a federal lawsuit against GOP presumptive nominee Donald Trump last week, accusing him of raping her in 1994 when she was thirteen years old. The mainstream media ignored the filing. If the Bill Cosby case has taught us anything, it is to not disregard rape cases against famous men. Serious journalists have publicly apologized for turning a blind eye to the Cosby accusers for over a decade, notwithstanding the large number of women who had come forward with credible claims. And now history is repeating itself.

In covering a story, a media outlet is not finding guilt. It is simply reporting the news that a lawsuit has been filed against Mr. Trump, and ideally putting the complaint in context. Unproven allegations are just that - unproven, and should be identified that way. (Mr. Trump’s lawyer says the charges are “categorically untrue, completely fabricated and politically motivated.”) Proof comes later, at trial. But the November election will come well before any trial. And while Mr. Trump is presumed innocent, we are permitted - no, we are obligated — to analyze the case’s viability now.

No outsider can say whether Mr. Trump is innocent or guilty of these new rape charges. But we can look at his record, analyze the court filings here, and make a determination as to credibility - whether the allegations are believable enough for us to take them seriously and investigate them, keeping in mind his denial and reporting new facts as they develop.
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1. Consider the Context: Mr. Trump’s Overt, Even Proud Misogyny

The rape case must be viewed through the lens of Mr. Trump’s current, longstanding and well documented contempt for women. Men who objectify women are more likely to become perpetrators of sexual violence, just as one with a long history of overtly racist comments is more likely to commit a hate crime. Mr. Trump has relished calling women “dogs,” “slobs” and “pigs,” and cyberstalked and derided journalist Megyn Kelly for having the temerity to ask him to defend his own words. He threw out the most misogynist of attacks, attempting to undermine her professionalism by accusing her of menstruating. He’s cruelly ridiculed the appearance of a female opponent (Carly Fiorina) and an opponent’s wife (Heidi Cruz). His campaign even openly acknowledged that it disqualified all women for consideration as his vice-president.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-bloom/why-the-new-child-rape-ca_b_10619944.html

[Thinkingabout]

1. Maybe Trump can explain his actions on his next rant.

[anigbrowl]

2. It's interesting that the plaintiff brings an accessory as a witness

Too soon to decide if it's total bullshit or explosive, but that's a lot more than nuisance litigants normally bring to the table.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

3. well, second time I have to kick for exposure.

got nothin to say. Except contempt for Dump and for the media that so damn blind to mysogyny.

I think a lot of people don't notice Contempt; wouldn't know that it's in the same family as Hate.

Notice the article finally uses the word--CONTEMPT--to describe Dump's behavior.

Contempt towards women is a typical characteristic of groupthink that's easy to see in certain all-male groups.

Like fraternities.
Mechanic shops.
Sports organizations.
Gangs.
State legislatures.
Congress.

[niyad]

5. you are quite correct. the contempt comes through so clearly, it is a wonder he has not

choked on it. how any woman with an atom of self-respect can be around him is a mystery to me. and the good old boys' clubs will continue reveling in their contempt for women. amazing to see in the second decade of the 21st century.

[niyad]

4. . . . .

[Separation]

6. This pretty much sums it up.

Edited with a warning who may have just ate. This is a creepy photo of Trump and his then very young daughter.

[img]https://goo.gl/images/sLlBm9[/img]

[niyad]

7. thank goodness I haven't had lunch yet.

[niyad]

8. with most, you right-click, choose "copy image location" and paste it.

[Separation]

9. Gotcha!

Thanks I'll have to give that a try the next time I'm on my computer. I thought there was an img /img tag I could use on my cell phone, I guess not. Thanks again!

[niyad]

10. you are most welcome. have no idea about how to do it on a cell phone, though.

[smirkymonkey]

18. Oh god, that's nauseating!

If this accusation proved to be true, it wouldn't surprise me in the least. He is such a creepy lech he even expresses lust toward his own daughter in public, shamelessly! He's revolting. I would put nothing past him.

[Mc Mike]

11. You're right, the story shouldn't be ignored, the allegations are believable enough.

His megalomania, belief that he's untouchable, jet-assist misogyny, the jaded sex activity he's bragged about, the sworn deposition of rape that Ivana never went back on. There's plenty of reason to think he has incidents this terrible in his past.

[tblue37]

12. Very weird phrasing in the article:"accusing her of menstruating.* nt

[Sanity Claws]

19. You mean, bleeding from her whatever?

Another odd phrasing

[niyad]

13. . . . .

[Gabi Hayes]

14. thanks for bringing this back. now....if I can find mine

still ZERO mention of this anywhere of note

steph miller talked about it either yesterday or today

[niyad]

15. I guess it is up to us to keep bringing this up.

[davidn3600]

16. And there really isn't much to go on or even report

The accuser is anonymous. There is also the issue of New York's statue of limitations. A judge would have to rule on that issue before the case can even move forward.

The accuser is going to have to come forward before anyone in the mainstream media will take this seriously. You can't accuse a presidential candidate of rape 4 months before an election and then remain in the shadows and expect the country to believe you.

Also, do the Clintons really want Jeffrey Epstein in the news right now?

[niyad]

17. this is not the first most of us have heard of this, and it does speak to his character.