Rape

“I regret the hardship caused to the children, of course. But the hardship has been caused by serious criminal offending by their father.”— Judge Joel Bennathan spoke in court about the impact of the case on Brand’s children.

“He wouldn't take no for an answer.”— Dannii Minogue said this while describing Russell Brand during an interview for his MTV show in 2006.

The women who survived Epstein deserve to be heard, Congress must have the complete files required by law, and an independent special counsel must investigate Epstein’s co-conspirators and DOJ’s cover-up and ensure that state and foreign prosecutors have the evidence they need to pursue justice.

— Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, in a statement about the committee’s report.

I now understand that I am a survivor — of violence, of sexual abuse, of domineering men who saw me, and other women, as property, or things to control.

— Dolores Huerta told The New York Times this after disclosing that César Chávez had sexually abused her.

Danny is serving a life sentence for crimes he did not commit. No one in California, not defendants and not victims who have actually been the victim of a sex crime, is safer by virtue of today’s unfortunate decision.

— Cliff Gardner, Masterson’s lead appellate lawyer, said in a statement responding to the denial of the appeal.

“Protecting our women and children is an absolute priority that demands immediate action, as delayed justice is no justice at all.”— Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said this in connection with the province’s measures to address gender-based violence.