Sophie Chiaka tweeted this horrific thread of actual quotes said by judges in court during rape trials. These are real and they are disgusting. Rape culture is real. This is why women don’t want to come forward when they are sexually assaulted. First they are questioned and scrutinized by the police, then forced to endure lengthy trials in which they are subjected to humiliation and character assassination. All while the judges make despicable excuses for their rapists. Obviously not every case is this way, but far too many go exactly like this and it ends with light sentences or rapists simply walking free. This needs to change. If you don’t believe that then just read these quotes from judges:

Artist: Sophie Chiaka

(via: Geek Girls)