Katie Thurston has shared a deeply personal and traumatic experience with her fans, revealing that she was sexually assaulted and expressing frustration with the justice system. The “Bachelorette” star of Season 17 made this revelation through an Instagram post where she shared some aspects of her ordeal and provided resources for others who have faced sexual assault and rape.
Thurston disclosed that while she is not yet ready to divulge specific details, she reported the incident by calling 911. Subsequently, an officer accompanied her to undergo a sexual assault forensic examination. She described feeling incredibly vulnerable during this process and expressed gratitude towards the nurse and advocate who supported her through it.
The forensic kit took four months to process, during which Thurston sought therapy and educated herself on how to cooperate with detectives investigating her case. Despite providing investigators with extensive evidence including texts, phone records, DNA, videos, and undergoing a physical examination, Thurston indicated that her pursuit of justice faced obstacles, though she did not elaborate on the specifics.
She highlighted that her experience is not solely her own, but a reflection of systemic failures, stating, “Change arises from failure, and the justice system failed me, as it continues to fail thousands every day.”
Katie concluded her post with words of support for her followers, affirming their worth and resilience, and expressing her belief in them.
Katie Thurston has shared a deeply personal and traumatic experience with her fans, revealing that she was sexually assaulted and expressing frustration with the justice system. The “Bachelorette” star of Season 17 made this revelation through an Instagram post where she shared some aspects of her ordeal and provided resources for others who have faced sexual assault and rape.
Thurston disclosed that while she is not yet ready to divulge specific details, she reported the incident by calling 911. Subsequently, an officer accompanied her to undergo a sexual assault forensic examination. She described feeling incredibly vulnerable during this process and expressed gratitude towards the nurse and advocate who supported her through it.
The forensic kit took four months to process, during which Thurston sought therapy and educated herself on how to cooperate with detectives investigating her case. Despite providing investigators with extensive evidence including texts, phone records, DNA, videos, and undergoing a physical examination, Thurston indicated that her pursuit of justice faced obstacles, though she did not elaborate on the specifics.
She highlighted that her experience is not solely her own, but a reflection of systemic failures, stating, “Change arises from failure, and the justice system failed me, as it continues to fail thousands every day.”
Katie concluded her post with words of support for her followers, affirming their worth and resilience, and expressing her belief in them.
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