Update on Justice for Daisy event

[xmas74]

ATTENTION: The objective of this protest was to get the case reopened so that justice may be served. We succeeded in our goal by putting pressure on the prosecutor to do the right thing. Not only will the case be reopened, but a special prosecutor will be appointed by the courts (not Rice) so that Daisy may have her day in court. This is justice! We will be canceling the demonstration next Tuesday, because it is no longer in the hands of the prosecutor. Thanks to all who worked with us to lead to this solution. We will continue to watch and make sure that the appointed prosecutor does the right thing. Today is Daisy's day. May she find peace in her heart and strength knowing that she has the whole nation fighting for her.

Courtney Cole needs to be thanked for her work in putting this event together so fast. Courtney, you rock!

https://www.facebook.com/events/648396251860031/

Additional message on page is that the other girl in the case has come forward and is publicly identifying herself. Between the public and internet outcry and the other victim publicly identifying herself, Rice knew the gig was up. He has stated that he will request a special prosecutor be appointed by the courts.

[liberal N proud]

1. Good to hear the case will be reopened

I know a lot of people who posted on that Facebook page.

[xmas74]

2. The other victim has now stepped forward

and publicly acknowledged what happened that night, even releasing her identity.

[Squinch]

3. That, at 13, she needs to, is horrible. But I am glad this has been reopened.

[xmas74]

4. With an appointment of a special prosecutor

the girls might get the justice they deserve. Let's hope for justice for Daisy and Paige!

[Squinch]

5. I was just posting on another thread that it's kind of awful that their photos and identities

are being splashed all over the internet. HuffPo has a slideshow of photos.

The 15 year old rapist got anonymity. But the victims don't.

Ugh.

[xmas74]

6. Of course the victims actually chose to come forward.

Then again, they didn't have much of a choice.

The name of the 15 year old isn't mentioned in national media but someone did tell me the name. From what I understand, it was common knowledge.

[Squinch]

7. Yes, that: they didn't really have a choice. At 13 and 14. That is tragic.

[xmas74]

8. One of the girls on campus

(at UCM, where Barnett attends) knows him and tried to place blame on the girls, saying they were the ones who got blackout drunk, consented and then turned it into rape.

I don't understand a woman who blames other women for rape.

[Squinch]

12. Even worse is the woman who victim-blames a child who has been raped.

[cali]

11. Daisy posted pictures of herself and I'm with her.

she wants people to know who she is.

[Jefferson23]

9. Kick

[distantearlywarning]

10. Thank you Kansas City Star & Anonymous!