Mandy Van DevenMarch 29, 2013 06:20

Why CNN does not owe anyone an apology for rape commentary

Commentary: Society should show compassion to all who are victimized by rape, including rapists.

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Candy Crowley, CNN anchor. (Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images) (Michael Reynolds-Pool/AFP/Getty Images)

The uproar following an exchange between CNN reporters Candy Crowley and Poppy Harlow, who expressed sympathy for two teenage boys convicted of rape in Steubenville, Ohio, was nothing short of predictable. Amid a flurry of blogs and tweets from popular media personalities, more than 271,000 people to date have signed a petition demanding that the news channel issue an apology. And when CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC all aired a clip revealing the Steubenville rape victim’s name, the cries of shoddy news coverage vociferously increased.

Indian parliament signs off on anti-rape bill

Jessica Phelan and Jason OverdorfMarch 21, 2013 08:26

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde called the legislation the most stringent in years, and said it would "impact the society for years to come."

India passes tough new rape law - but does it go far enough?

Jessica PhelanMarch 20, 2013 09:34

The new legislation does not criminalize the rape of a woman by her husband, or ban politicians charged with rape from running for public office.

Rape in Steubenville and Delhi: Where is the difference?

Jean MacKenzieMarch 20, 2013 06:01

Rape clearly continues to be a major global problem. But the uncomfortable truth is that the United States is one of the worst offenders in this regard, at least according to available statistics.

UK tourist jumps from balcony in Agra, India to escape rape

Faine GreenwoodMarch 19, 2013 07:42

A UK tourist in India was injured early on March 19th after she jumped from a balcony in Agra to escape an attempted sexual assualt.

Kyle KimMarch 18, 2013 15:08

Which country has the highest reported incidents of rape? [DATA]

Australia, Botswana and Lesotho had the highest average per capita of reported rape from 2004 to 2010.

Data interactive of latest rape reports by country and region.

Swiss tourist gang-raped in Madhya Pradesh, India

Jessica PhelanMarch 16, 2013 10:03

The gang "tied up the man and raped the woman in his presence," a local police official said.

South Africa's 'Delhi moment'

Erin Conway-SmithFebruary 8, 2013 07:01

JOHANNESBURG — Anene Booysen was gang raped, mutilated and left for dead at a construction site in Bredasdorp, a windswept town near the southernmost tip of Africa, last weekend. In South Africa, rape is so common it barely makes the news. But this time, it might be different.

Delhi rape victim's companion is first witness at trial

Jessica PhelanFebruary 5, 2013 09:57

Later in the proceedings the court will hear the testimony of the victim herself, recorded before she died of her injuries.

Delhi gang rape trial fast-tracked, may be moved to 'avoid bias'

Jessica Phelan and Jason OverdorfJanuary 17, 2013 12:04

"We are sure we will not get justice in Delhi," defense attorney VK Ananad said.