A Chinese feminist group has shown support for a Stanford rape victim after the suspect, who was found guilty of the assault, only received a six-month imprisonment sentence. Images of Chinese women holding up messages of solidarity for the victim are circulating on Weibo and other social media platforms. 

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Injustice to Rape Survivors

Brock Turner, a 20-year old former Stanford swimmer, was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault earlier this month. However, Judge Aaron Persky, who presided over the case, sentenced Turner to just six months in prison.

Judge Persky reduced the initial sentence of six years imprisonment to six months because he deemed incarceration would have a devastating effects on the former swimmer.

The judge reportedly handed him a light sentence because he considers Turner young and talented. Meanwhile, the judge allegedly downplayed the trauma experienced by the rape victim. This has sparked outrage among women all over the world.

The Free Chinese Feminists Group described the sentence was an injustice against the Stanford rape survivor. The group has called for women all over the world to stand up for the rape victim.

Awareness for Rape Victims

The Chinese feminists posted photos of themselves holding placard showing  messages of solidarity with the victim. The images have been making rounds on Weibo, Facebook, and Twitter. The photos were posted with hashtag #Solidarity4StanfordSuvivor.  

The Chinese feminists have accused Judge Persky of encouraging rape with the light punishment he gave the Stanford rape suspect. They also questioned if the judge would have done the same if the suspect was a talented black student.

The feminists are calling for justice, arguing that the rapist should be punished according to the crime, not his talents.

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