A Marine Was Assaulted. Her Commander Said She Deserved It For Wearing Running Shorts.

Ariana Klay was raped by her fellow Marines. What followed was a horror show where she was intimidated by her superiors, maliciously harassed, and victimized again by the military branch she volunteered to serve in.At 3:45, her husband explains how lucky he is. At 7:06, she explains how her leadership failed her. At 7:50, she…

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Nov 14, 2013

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