Last Post in Completely Unnecessary’s ‘Rape Week’
I got an email from my friend Violeta yesterday that said, ‘Hey, how are you? I tried to catch up on what you were doing via your blog, but it was all about rape and Australia. What’s going on in Chicago?’ So, I’m wrapping it up for now.
Sort of.
First, however, I have to briefly point to the fact that a third former Halliburton/KBR employee has come forward to detail charges of sexual assault ignored by superiors.
Barker says that aside from the sexual assault, she was constantly propositioned by her superior, and threatened and isolated after she reported the incident.
From the moment she arrived at the Halliburton/KBR camp in Basra, Iraq, she said she was treated like a sex object.
The man that physically assaulted her - after luring her to his apartment so she could help fix his air conditioner - is still employed by the State Dept. Like the others, he hasn’t been charged; Justice refused to enter charges against him despite a recommendation for such action by State. It appears State is of two minds - he should be prosecuted and also keep his job. Go fig.
Oh, just read page 3 of ABC’s story. If even one of these items is true - and again, these are allegations - it’s hard to… well breathe, really.
Against all odds, I’m going to be watching 20/20 tonight. I’m torn between my hatred of John Stossel and my unfortunate interest in this story.
Links:
No Prosecution for State Dept Official Accused of Sexual Assault [ABC News]
