Victim Blaming
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New York Post : Jasmine Crockett claims killer Karmelo Anthony was just a ‘scared black boy’ — and wasn’t …
Condemns the minimization of a violent crime and frames justifications of violence as morally unacceptable
The article highlights Crockett’s false claims about the victim being on top of Anthony and beating him down — contrary to trial testimony — to frame her comments as excusing violence and promoting victim blaming.
“She also falsely suggested Metcalf had gotten 'on top' of Anthony and was 'beating him down,' leaving him with no choice but to defend himself with deadly force.”
Daily Mail : Woman battered ex-partner to death while he was on the toilet after abusing him for …
Implies victim complicity by highlighting repeated non-prosecution
The article notes that Mr Kellett did not press charges despite multiple arrests, subtly suggesting passivity or responsibility for his own abuse. This framing risks implying victim complicity without exploring reasons for non-reporting, such as fear, coercion, or emotional dependency.
“Downs was arrested multiple times for assaulting Mr Kellett, but on each occasion he did not press charges, the court heard.”
Daily Mail : Fiery David Haye accuses I'm A Celeb's Adam Thomas of 'playing the victim' as he …
Accusations of victimhood framed as dishonest and manipulative
The article amplifies Haye’s narrative that Thomas is 'playing the victim card' and 'fanning the flames', suggesting moral corruption rather than genuine distress.
“this whole, the bullying thing, he fanned the flames, I think the angle is to play the victim card, even in the trials.”