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Irish Times : Deaf woman alleging rape was questioned over 3½ months in State’s longest criminal trial
Frames the case as emblematic of systemic failures in protecting cognitively and sensorially disabled adults from abuse
The article underscores the intersection of disability, family dysfunction, and delayed disclosure, suggesting broader societal neglect in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
“She first disclosed the alleged abuse in 2017, after she attended a sexual health promotion course. An organiser of this course gave evidence that she asked him if sex between family members was breaking the law.”
New York Post : Trans killer housed in Oregon women’s prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit
Framing institutional protections for vulnerable inmates as excessive or unjustified
The focus on a 'high-dollar settlement' and attorney fees, combined with emphasis on criminal past, subtly frames legal remedies as rewarding criminals rather than addressing harm.
“According to the report, Zombie will receive $95,000 from the settlement, while Zombie’s attorneys will receive $200,000 to cover their fees.”