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Online sleuths accused of humiliating rape accuser in the name of investigation
Original: The internet's detectives used a gang rape allegation to dress up sexual humiliation as investigation
The Journal reports that self-styled internet detectives responding to a gang rape allegation turned their search into a campaign of sexual humiliation against the alleged victim, dressing up harassment as amateur investigation. The report is prompting criticism of online communities that target victims while claiming to uncover the truth.
Why now: The report highlights renewed concern about online mobs harassing sexual assault victims under the guise of amateur sleuthing.
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