Opinion: #MeToo about the victims, not a political tool

Victoria Cirilli Staff Writer Allegations of sexual misconduct are frequent today and severely affect both the accuser and the accused.  A victim of sexual assault coming forward for the first time, stakes their career, lifestyle, and privacy and has every right to be heard and get a fair opportunity for justice.  Quite often, the general public overlooks the basic presumption of innocence for the accused when it comes to these crimes.  Since the rise of the #MeToo movement, more allegations of sexual misconduct have been brought to the forefront, and…

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