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Hi Revealer,
I uncovered a chilling pattern – when some young women report a sexual assault, instead of thoroughly investigating their allegations, police prosecute them for false reporting. I highlight several cases on an episode ([link removed]) of Reveal, on our website ([link removed]) , as well as in a documentary released on Netflix, “Victim/Suspect. ([link removed]) ”
Journalism is a public service. By exposing flaws in the legal system, “Victim/Suspect” serves survivors and educates policymakers.
Viewers are writing to us about how the film validated their experiences and inspired some to speak publicly about their assaults, and their treatment by law enforcement, for the first time.
I’ve been invited to present the investigation to thousands of professionals who interact with victims – police, prosecutors, advocates, nurses and journalists. Because of my reporting, two local news sites removed their original coverage of false reporting cases, which had included the full name and mugshot of one of the film's survivors and a false police narrative that she had fabricated her assault.
We bring humanity into our investigations – so that those with the power to effect change cannot ignore us.
Journalism is important to me personally because it makes room for hope and change in a world that can feel so hopeless and apathetic. But the journalism industry is facing a funding crisis. It seems we hear about another round of layoffs somewhere every few weeks.
And we’re struggling, too. We need to raise more money if we’re going to keep bringing you the same rigorous investigations.
But we have an amazing opportunity: For only four more days, one of our board members will match donations up to $25,000. We are a few thousand dollars shy of reaching our goal. Will you please help us ([link removed]) ?
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If you set up a monthly gift today, one of our board members will match your donation. That’s double the impact on journalism as a public service. Please donate today ([link removed]) .
I’m deeply grateful to share my five-year investigation and to hear from everyone who shared their story with us. I’m hopeful that this film will continue to change lives and eventually change the legal system.
Thank you,
Rachel de Leon
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