VictimBlaming – Page 3

FixedIt August 22, 2019

FixedIt: What did the court hear?

Here you go @abcnews I fixed it for you because the court heard many things and an alleged murderer’s victim blaming is not the point of the trial.

FixedIt June 24, 2019

FixedIt: An adult man does not have a “secret romance” with a child

Here you go @newscomauHQ I fixed it for you because alleged rape is not sex and adults don’t have a “secret romance” with children.

FixedIt September 15, 2018

FixedIt: she is not to blame for his choice to stalk, intimidate and threaten

The Daily Telegraph reported that 61 year old George Geoffrey Hicks, who detained his partner in his car against her will,…

FixedIt August 6, 2018

FixedIt: what evidence makes a headline?

Here’s a couple of alternate headlines @AAPNewswire because creating sympathy for an accused murderer isn’t our job.

FixedIt June 29, 2018

FixedIt: a survivor’s disability is never an excuse for violence

Hey @warwick_daily I fixed it for you because a survivor’s disability is never an excuse for violence

FixedIt June 11, 2018

FixedIt: What did the court hear?

Here you go @newscomauHQ and @TheSun I fixed it for you. You’re welcome.

FixedIt February 23, 2018

FixedIt: Barista was VICTIM of attempted rape and it doesn’t matter what she was wearing

Seriously @newscomauHQ the 1st word in the headline about attempted rape is what the victim was wearing?
NM, I fixed it for you.

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