Sexual Violence
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BBC News (Included / Excluded) : Superdry co-founder says sex with alleged victim 'was consensual'
Alleged victim subtly marginalised through absence of voice and counter-narrative
[omission] of victim testimony and lack of exploration of physical evidence risks framing the complainant as passive and peripheral in the narrative.
AP News (Safe / Threatened) : Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that ‘he just treated me like he owned me’
portrays victims of sexual violence as systematically endangered
Framing by emphasis on victim's emotional testimony and loaded language such as 'trapped' and 'shutting down' amplifies perception of ongoing vulnerability.
“He just treated me like he owned me”
Independent.ie (Safe / Threatened) : Weinstein accuser tells jury: ‘He treated me like he owned me’
survivor framed as endangered and overpowered during assault
[loaded_language], [sensationalism]
“he wasn’t listening to me; he was just telling me to undress,” she recalled. She said she begged him: “Please don’t. I don’t want to,” and tried twice to open the door, but the taller, heavier Weinstein slammed it shut, grabbed her wrists and held them crossed in front of her face.”
Daily Mail (Safe / Threatened) : Actress says Harvey Weinstein 'treated me like he owned me' as she testifies for third …
portrayed as deeply unsafe and violating
The article centers on a detailed, emotional account of sexual assault, emphasizing entrapment, physical force, and psychological domination, with language that evokes trauma and victimization.
“He trapped me in this room and he kept telling me to "undress now." When I didn't, he grabbed both my arms”
Irish Times (Safe / Threatened) : Majority of allegations against six men accused of sexual abuse withdrawn
Frames the complainant as having endured prolonged and systemic abuse by multiple family members
[loaded_language]: The use of 'litany of abuse' — though quoted — is not critically distanced and appears in a context that underscores severity and repetition, amplifying the perception of victimisation.
“what might be called a litany of abuse at the hands of six individuals at differing and varying locations”
Stuff.co.nz (Beneficial / Harmful) : Three women found not guilty of indecent assault after using sex toys on passed out …
Non-consensual acts on unconscious person framed as potentially harmless prank
framing_by_emphasis
“The defence case is that he acknowledged it as a prank because that’s what it was.”
Independent.ie (Safe / Threatened) : ‘This is not how we roll’ – Edelman global chief seeks answers over firm’s handling …
Victims of child sexual abuse framed as endangered by institutional tolerance of offender advocacy
[loaded_language], [selective_coverage]
“convicted child sex offender”
9News Australia (Beneficial / Harmful) : Rebel Wilson to testify in film fight with co-star
Allegations of misconduct framed as potentially exploitable rather than serious
The framing suggests that a claim of discomfort in a situation involving intimacy could be twisted for career advancement, implying that such allegations may be insincere or strategic rather than treated as legitimate concerns.
“She did so to ensure her career as an actress and musician progressed by appeasing Ms Ghost.”
news.com.au (Safe / Threatened) : Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
Indigenous women and girls portrayed as vulnerable victims of predatory abuse
[appeal_to_emotion], [framing_by_emphasis]: Emotional emphasis on victim testimony, particularly involving a minor and exploitation of spiritual beliefs
“he told her the spirits wanted her to give up her virginity to save her mother, who was diagnosed with cancer”
Fox News (Stable / Crisis) : 'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison after sexual assault …
Sexual violence against Native women framed as an ongoing crisis requiring urgent attention
The article explicitly notes 'increased scrutiny of violence against Native women, an issue authorities have acknowledged has long been underreported and under-prosecuted,' framing the case as symptomatic of a systemic emergency.
“The trial unfolded amid increased scrutiny of violence against Native women, an issue authorities have acknowledged has long been underreported and under-prosecuted.”