Violation of law

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.

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.

“Several minutes full of racism, sexism, xenophobia, transphobia and contempt for democracy—and then one of our top corporate representatives takes the stage and actively helps the campaign.”— VW Group works council chair Daniela Cavallo said this while criticizing Audi chief Gernot Döllner’s appearance at a Donald Trump campaign event.