Megyn Kelly blasted by Cornell Jane Doe’s attorney for ‘abusive’ remarks about his client’s looks
Attorney Thomas Giuffra has criticized Megyn Kelly for making 'abusive' comments regarding the physical appearance of a woman who alleged she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity. Kelly's remarks have sparked a broader debate about the treatment of sexual assault survivors in media.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between media commentary and the handling of sensitive sexual assault allegations in the public sphere.
‘When people with a following attack, it gives others permission to attack. It goes without saying that Jane Doe has been through enough’ Jane Doe’s attorney said following Megyn Kelly’s attack
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A lawyer for the alleged Cornell University gang rape victim slammed right-wing commentator Megyn Kelly for using her platform to be “abusive” toward women — after the former Fox News host called the alleged victim “not the most attractive gal.”
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