Baltimore Sun: Naval Academy drops sex assault charges against football player
Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish is featured in this article from the Baltimore Sun:
Nancy J. Parrish, president of the Washington-based advocacy group Protect Our Defenders, said the Naval Academy case could deter future victims from pressing charges.
During a preliminary hearing last year, the alleged victim was subjected to what Parrish called “30 hours of abusive cross-examination” by three defense teams. The woman was asked about her experience with oral sex, and whether she felt like a “ho” the morning after the alleged assault.
“How does the military expect more victims to come forward if they see how they are treated when they do?” Parrish asked.
