Sexual Assault

Air Force ‘old boy’ pilot network?

March 11, 2013 by Charlie Meyer 2 Comments

Talk about bad timing. Late last week, when we honored International Women’s Day, across the wires came the story of an Air Force general quietly nullifying a Lieutenant Colonel’s recent court-martial conviction and prison sentence for aggravated sexual assault.

Members of Congress, headed by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), angrily protested, demanding answers from senior Air Force officials as well as the newly confirmed Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.… [Read more]

Filed Under: In the Spotlight Tagged With: Air Force, Chuck Hagel, Claire McCaskill, Sexual Assault, Women

Beats Me

February 23, 2012 by Christine Meehan 9 Comments

Call me crazy. Call me sleep deprived. Call me whatever you want. Words don’t matter, right?

Fact: Every 2 minutes someone is sexually assaulted in the United States.

As the idolized previous victim of domestic violence, S&M crazed Rihanna, said, “Sticks and stones may break my bones.” She prefers whips and chains. They excite her. She also, apparently, has chosen to utilize the abusive relationship she has to continue to sell records. … [Read more]

Filed Under: WTLF*?!? Tagged With: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault