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In reply to the discussion: Woman raped on train as bystanders did nothing, police say [View all]LisaL
(44,973 posts)47. So you are angry at the only person who actually did call 911?
Makes total sense.
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Not a crime unless the state has a law requiring people to even do something as simple as call 911
cstanleytech
Oct 2021
#41
Some were probably too busy taking pictures to do a damn thing about it. I guess
RKP5637
Oct 2021
#3
The reality of Kitty Genovese's death has been entirely overtaken by the sensationalized news story.
Aristus
Oct 2021
#20
I read the "real" account. Still wasn't too impressed with the witnesses' behavior.
shrike3
Oct 2021
#69
If there were any reasonably fit men in the car then shame on them for sure
Hugh_Lebowski
Oct 2021
#7
Hard to know exactly what to make of that ... video would be useful for ID/prosecution
Hugh_Lebowski
Oct 2021
#68
I once witnessed something along these lines on the Tube in London (although not as serious).
Dial H For Hero
Oct 2021
#14
There's a rapist on the train but they report that it is the WOMAN who is "not right."
SunSeeker
Oct 2021
#25
Well of course the rapist is not right. Why didn't the train employees describe HIM that way?
SunSeeker
Oct 2021
#35
No, I'm not angry for them calling 911, but for only mentioning the woman as the issue.
SunSeeker
Oct 2021
#54
You don't even know what was said or mentioned, considering 911 call was not released.
LisaL
Oct 2021
#61
Wow. So you're blaming pointing out sexism for why these sickos didn't call 911?
SunSeeker
Oct 2021
#75
I am not "blaming" the 911 caller. I am pointing out how pervasive sexism is in our society.
SunSeeker
Oct 2021
#77
He was raping her in full view of everyone. I'd say he was attracting attention to himself!
SunSeeker
Oct 2021
#56
There has to be more to this story I mean come on why wouldn't they at least call 911?
deizo
Oct 2021
#42
I cannot speak about this situation, but it has been more common than rare violent abuse of another
msfiddlestix
Oct 2021
#57
Anyone who didn't 911 before recording this needs to be charged as an accessory.
marble falls
Oct 2021
#59
Perhaps they had a very understable fear of being accused of racism due to the nature of attacker
cinematicdiversions
Oct 2021
#60
Ok, let me put is this way: a scumbag's life means NOTHING while in the commision of raping ...
marble falls
Oct 2021
#63
Yep, Jerry and friends watched a robbery while making jokes, instead of calling for help.
LisaL
Oct 2021
#74
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and suggest she might've been too shocked or frightened to resist.
Bucky
Oct 2021
#78