A Nigerian postgraduate student in the UK was sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a 17-year-old girl in Bradford. Following the news, one user commented, “Both stranded, then boarded same taxi to the guy’s house, she didn’t go to hers? Or perhaps they’re mutuals and the lady gave no consent,” implying that something about the case was suspicious.
Such a comment is dangerous and dismissive, as it undermines the victim’s experience and implies that rape allegations are often exaggerated or false. Instead of focusing on justice, it casts unnecessary doubt and fuels harmful narratives that discourage victims from speaking out.
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