Woman, 28, posts YouTube video saying teacher molested her

[The Straight Story]

RIVERSIDE -- A 28-year-old woman posted a video on YouTube containing an emotionally-charged phone conversation with a former teacher she said molested her for years, starting when she was 12.

CBS Los Angeles reports that the alleged victim — who calls herself Jamie X — said the abuse started when she was a student at Chemawa Middle School in Riverside.

On YouTube Jamie X wrote, “I am 28 years old and have been waiting years to get up enough courage to report a teacher for sexually abusing me for years. When I finally got up enough courage to report her, I found out that the statute of limitations was up and she will never have to pay for the things that she did to me.”

Jamie X said that it was then she decided to call the woman — now a school administrator — and confront her about abuse allegations. The YouTube video was posted on January 17. The entire video lasts nearly 9 minutes. The call to the teacher, at her office, lasted about three minutes.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/woman-28-posts-youtube-video-saying-teacher-molested-her/

[Grateful for Hope]

1. She got some action. Good on her!

K&R

[redqueen]

3. I see what you did there.

I thought it first had to be shown that the rapist was 'hawt' before such comments were posted (or a request for pics even, if none were provided with the story), but well done nonetheless.

[Grateful for Hope]

4. It was meant as a commentary on the fact that her former teacher was fired

Even beyond the statute of limitations because of her persistence in exposing the abuse.

Never occurred to me that it could be interpreted differently.

[redqueen]

5. I thought it was a sarcastic reversal of the common response

when boys are raped (by hot female teachers, of course).


Also - I thought she resigned(?) Either way, she deserves more punishment than just losing her job.

[Grateful for Hope]

9. I didn't see that she resigned.

I read the statement that was sent to the abuse victim, and concluded she had been fired. I do think, though, that even if she resigned, she was probably told this action was one of two alternatives - the other obviously being fired.

No, it was not a sarcastic reversal. I tend to not post sarcastic comments if I can help it (although I am not always successful).

[redqueen]

11. Well it worked on two levels for me, at least.

I'm a fan of using sarcasm to make a point when warranted, and goodness knows there hasn't been much headway in ending the idea that rape is ok if its a hot woman raping an underage male victim.

[Grateful for Hope]

13. I agree that there is a double-standard

But, this thread is about a very positive outcome for the abuse victim - and this is what I think should be addressed here. There are plenty of threads addressing the issue you bring up.

[redqueen]

17. I don't see it as all that positive.

Definitely not very positive. Does she seem happy in the video? I haven't watched it yet.

No punishment, no apology that I know of. Though the teacher did say she regretted raping the girl, so... I guess that's something.

[Drew Richards]

14. Jumped the gun there a bit didnt ya...i didnt read it that way until you pointed it out.

[redqueen]

18. No.

How did I "jump the gun"?

I misinterpreted the use of the word "action". That's it.

[1000words]

6. I got your meaning clearly

I applaud you for not interpreting it with a specific agenda in mind.

[redqueen]

7. I appreciate when people call out rape culture. YMMV of course. nt

[1000words]

19. uh huh ...

[Grateful for Hope]

10. Thank you.

[msanthrope]

8. I think that's a horrible accusation to make against a DUer...I had to read your post 3 times

before I understood what you are accusing Grateful of. I don't even understand how what he wrote gave rise to your accusation.

[Grateful for Hope]

12. Thanks, msanthrope

Just wanted to mention that I am a female.

[msanthrope]

16. Oh...are you one of the "eager female cohorts?"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1255&pid=30309

Apparently, I am, too.

[Drew Richards]

15. Yeah a true apology is in order not a republican non-apology

[1000words]

2. I hope she finds closure, and not via a youtube video

I hope she has sought counseling.

[TeeYiYi]

20. Here's the video...

TYY