Mize points assertion following SA accusations, extra artists accused
Very like through the pandemic when many artists had been being outed for sexual assault, this week has seen many extra come to mild following the accusation of Mize.
Yesterday, the Atlanta-based producer launched a prolonged assertion addressing not solely the preliminary accusation that started this reckoning, but additionally responding to an previous Reddit publish accusing him of giving one other lady a black eye. He additionally supplied “proof” supporting his aspect.
— MIZE (@mizedub) October 19, 2022
Proof: https://t.co/SbYySrbMba
— MIZE (@mizedub) October 19, 2022
Within the hours since, extra tales of sexual assault from varied DJs have come to mild, together with Blunts & Blondes, Vibe Emissions, and Dalek One.
Regarding the allegations made in opposition to me: pic.twitter.com/HRdqmunMUG
— BLUNTS & BLONDES ➡️ STORY OF A STONER TOUR (@bluntsnblondes) October 19, 2022
this you dude ? https://t.co/YwLG4Trpgd pic.twitter.com/lDdFdjtZKV
— ✧･ﾟ: *✧ 𝖍𝖊𝖝𝖝 ✧*:･ﾟ✧ (@hexxdubz) October 19, 2022
TDLR; That is my story about being molested by Vibe Emissions. pic.twitter.com/hCxajzjQhH
— Parys Simms (@parysimms23) October 19, 2022
Dalek One is just not a secure man to be round. My dms are open to anybody who has been affected by him or anybody else, you aren’t alone. pic.twitter.com/M0sCM75vbM
— kiana 🧚🏼♀️ (@marijkiana) October 20, 2022
Different accusations have additionally come out surrounding Wa$ted Presents in Southern California, Angelic Roots, SOMA Leisure, and others.
Within the days, weeks, months, or years after experiencing sexual assault, it may be extraordinarily troublesome to return to phrases with what occurred or to even notice what was skilled was sexual assault.
Varied causes can forestall somebody from instantly reporting the incident to authorities. Based on statistics provided by Rape, Abuse & Incest Nationwide Community (RAINN), of the sexual violence crimes not reported to police from 2005-2010, the sufferer gave the next causes for not reporting:
- 20% feared retaliation
- 13% believed the police wouldn’t do something to assist
- 13% believed it was a private matter
- 8% reported to a unique official
- 8% believed it was not necessary sufficient to report
- 7% didn’t wish to get the perpetrator in bother
- 2% believed the police couldn’t do something to assist
- 30% gave another excuse, or didn’t cite one purpose
Out of each 1,000 sexual assaults, solely about 31% are ever reported to police and solely about 16% of these ever result in arrest. If you add an influence dynamic to the combo, as within the case of a performing DJ/producer and a fan or employees employee, the variety of reported instances seems even decrease.
When ladies are capable of stand collectively relating to their experiences, it empowers others to inform their very own tales. However the onus shouldn’t be solely on ladies to carry perpetrators accountable for his or her actions. Males and people of their buddy teams should additionally make an effort to inform their friends what they’re doing is mistaken, and to name out problematic actions in the event that they see them.
If it’s good to converse to somebody about your personal expertise, the Nationwide Sexual Assault Hotline is obtainable 24 hours a day at 1-800-656-4673. You may as well converse with a consultant online.
Four4Consent additionally provides assets particularly for incidents relating to nightlife and leisure. In case you are a survivor of violence, and/or harassment or trafficking and are wishing to contact our group for help, assets, referrals, or processing, please electronic mail [email protected] to be arrange with a Nationally Credentialed advocate