Should There Be A Statute Of Limitations On Sexual Assault And Rape Cases?
Benjamin Franklin once said, building upon the Blackstone Principle, that "it is better 100 guilty persons should escape than that one innocent person should suffer." When it comes to accusations of rape or sexual assault, however, this sentiment, which the American justice system is supposedly based on, gets completely thrown out the window.
The #MeToo movement took the late 2010s by storm, with numerous women from within Hollywood and the entertainment industry coming out and sharing their experiences with sexual abuse and assault at the hands of men with great influence, as well as demanding justice and visibility for victims of sexual assault. It was meant to create a sense of support and camaraderie for all women who have suffered something so vile, whether they had a platform or not.