Father Of Tarpon Springs Rape Victim Calls Out Rape Culture [View all]

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The investigation into the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl in Tarpon Springs, Florida is still ongoing — despite whatever Dude Bro says about Tarpon Springs girls lying about their sexual assaults. But the father of the Jane Doe has sent a statement to Anonymous regarding his sentiments on what exactly happened to his daughter. And daddy is calling out the prevalence of rape culture as he sees it.

The unnamed father, whose identity is most likely be concealed to protect his daughter, specifically thanks the Tarpon Springs Police Department for their work. But he wastes no time in getting straight to the heart of victim-blaming:

I would like to be clear with the public and with all the accusers that have been wrongly calling my daughter out of her name; She is not having “next day” regrets. It wasn’t until the accused admitted to her what happened, that she fully realized the horrific reality of what happened that night. And now, since it has been brought to the light, it is in the state’s hands.

Contrary to “High School rumors and gossip”, my daughter was a virgin before this incident. THIS will be her memory for her 1st time! Unfortunately, this “rape culture” has become common place in the teen & young adult community of the US. This scene plays it’s self out over and over again across this country with varying conclusions. Sometimes it never sees the light of day, sometimes it haunts the girl for the rest of her life, but sometimes, like THIS time, the girl figures it out and finds the courage to talk to someone.

http://www.mommyish.com/2013/04/23/father-of-tarpon-springs-rape-victim-anonymous/

For those not familiar with this case, you can read about it here... It kind of got lost in the news cycle because the story broke open last week during the Boston manhunt.
http://www.mommyish.com/2013/04/19/tarpon-springs-rape-case/

http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_north_pinellas/tarpon_springs/opinions-on-alleged-rape-involving-tarpon-springs-students-make-their-way-online