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Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I do not blame the victims of sexual assault for the actions of their assailants. I do acknowledge that my comments…”

On the recordOctober 18, 2017
I do not blame the victims of sexual assault for the actions of their assailants. I do acknowledge that my comments regarding behavior and attire come from an old school perspective that has shaped how some of us understand the issue, but that does not detract from the fact that criminals need to be held accountable for their actions.
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Representative Johnson clarifies her stance on victim blaming and acknowledges the need for accountability for criminals.

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