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SF Rape Victim: 'Let the Anger Cause Change'

'We realize people are angry about this,' says teen

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 4, 2009 6:30 AM CST
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(Newser) – A 15-year-old student who was gang-raped as bystanders did nothing delivered a message of peace to a rally at her high school last night. "Violence is always the wrong choice," the girl said in a message read by her pastor. "We realize people are angry about this. But let the anger cause change, change that is necessary to keep our children, our neighbors, and our friends safe."

Six people are currently in custody for the two-hour attack that left the victim in critical condition as bystanders watched and took pictures with cell phones. Police are seeking more suspects, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. A close friend of the victim said she may return to school, where she was attacked last month as she left her homecoming dance. "As long as no one treats her differently from before, she'll be fine," the pal said. "She's still the same person, just less trusting now."

Richmond High School students walk past a sign during gym class before a rally and vigil concerning the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside of the school's homecoming dance.
Richmond High School students walk past a sign during gym class before a rally and vigil concerning the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside of the school's homecoming dance.   (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
A group of students attend a rally for the gang rape victim outside Richmond High School yesterday.
A group of students attend a rally for the gang rape victim outside Richmond High School yesterday.   (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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yummines
Nov 5, 2009 2:58 AM CST
yea, it takes real heart to go back to a school where her own fellow students refused to help her out. I applaud her, but i think those kids should get at the very least the maximum consequence. not only do they have no remorse, they most likely have no conscience. that makes for a very dangerous criminal, therefore they should be locked up with 0% chance of getting out.
cochiserocks
Nov 5, 2009 2:04 AM CST
My initial reaction was the same but @Unaffiliated makes a sound argument for moderation - they'll get theirs eventually. The world has a funny way of balancing itself long term.
fancygapva
Nov 4, 2009 11:49 AM CST
Poor baby. I'm pretty tough but I can't imagine going back to a place where such an atrocity happened at the tender age of 15.

 
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