mods please remove
requesting mods remove any speculative messages around who the alleged rapists are in the BBC article.
respecting the women want to remain anonymous is priority. they must be incredibly anxious and it’s unfair to betray their bravery by throwing names around.
i understand we want to make spaces safer for women by naming these men, but ultimately the women need to feel like they’ll be safe from harm in doing so, especially when one was threatened with an acid attack.
additionally if any theories do gain traction, it can result in a mistrial if taken to court due to the jury being pre influenced by social media.
edit: seeing the women be supported and not having a witch hunt instigated may encourage more women to come forward. of course hoping there aren’t more but i’m very doubtful.