This image captures the moment a former high school football star breaks down in court when his rape charge is dismissed. The dismissal occurred after the 16-year-old accuser admitted that the alleged incident never happened, concluding six years he spent in prison.

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      11 days ago

      What are you talking about?

      In 2013, the Long Beach Unified School District won a $2.6 million judgment against Gibson, recouping $750,000 paid to her along with attorney’s fees, interest, and $1 million in punitive damages;[25][26]

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      11 days ago

      Or men abused by men, or men abused by women. My brother was stabbed by a coked-up ex, and was arrested…until one of the cops realized he was bleeding, and was actually the person who phoned the police for protection. They just assumed he was the abuser…when she was.

      Assault is awful. Nobody should tolerate it, but the facts should outweigh the sentiment of the nation, or gender biases and stereotypes.

      Every situation is unique, and should be treated as such…without bias.