Web Site Allows Rape Victims To Identify Alleged Attackers

Submitted by anthony on Tue, 2009-05-19 18:06

Story here. Excerpt:

'COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police, residents and prosecutors are considering the pros and cons of a new Web site that gives rape victims a forum to post information about their alleged attackers, 10TV's Lindsey Seavert reported on Monday.

Signs that encourage victims to expose their attackers can be found in the Short North. In bold print the flyers read, "Expose your rapist."
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Even though phony posts can be traced, O'Brien worries about false accusations and proof of guilt.
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Residents in the Short North shared similar concerns with 10TV News.

"It's harmful in a way because people could post something about somebody that is untrue," a passerby said after seeing a sign.'

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Ed. note: The web site in question is http://www.youforum.cc/safespacecolumbus/

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An accusation is sufficient to destroy a man (or woman). If things like this become permissible and even encouraged by the state, then truly, none of us are safe.

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Submitted by Matt on Wed, 2009-05-20 16:02