Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations
More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.
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"Rape doesn't expire, trauma doesn't expire."
— Thysia Husiman , Activist
"At the time I was directed not to report the assault [by people who worked for the BBC]."
— Lisa Brinkworth , Activist
Key People
The boss of Elite Model Management, accused of sexual assault by Lisa Brinkworth.
A model agent accused of sexual assault and rape, who was found dead in prison.
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender.
A former BBC producer who alleges she was sexually assaulted while working undercover in the fashion industry.
A billionaire businessman mentioned in the context of the sexual assault allegations.
A member of the group calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations for sexual assault and rape.
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More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.
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