Saturday, December 1, 2012

Roshanak Taghavi: Rape on U.S. Military Bases Left Unchecked, Documentary Reveals

Roshanak Taghavi: Rape on U.S. Military Bases Left Unchecked, Documentary Reveals

"You always have protection with Jesus," former seawoman Kori Cioca tells the camera, brandishing the long, serrated hunting knife she always keeps in her purse or pocket.

"But sometimes, you need just a little bit more."

Ms. Cioca, who left the U.S. Coast Guard after being stalked, beaten and raped by her supervisor, is one of 36 veterans from the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force documented in The Invisible War, an investigation into the epidemic of rape -- often by serial offenders -- in the U.S. military.

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Guess I should be grateful the pervert stalking me hasn't strayed into this sort of area... yet... With me at least...


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