Female Protester Raped at Occupy Philadelphia Camp, Suspect in Custody
- Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:38pm by
Madeleine Morgenstern
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A man was arrested near the Occupy Philadelphia camp Saturday night after a female protester reported to police she was raped in a tent.
According to police, the rape occurred around 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the Occupy Philadelphia encampment where tents have been set up at the city’s Dilworth Plaza for more than a month. Afterward, the woman walked to a nearby pay phone and called 911. The suspect, also believed to be associated with the Occupy movement, was apprehended in the vicinity a short time later, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Police said the victim is a 23-year-old woman from Atlantic City, N.J., and the alleged rapist is a 50-year-old man from Michigan but who has a Pennsylvania address as well. His name has not yet been released, but he reportedly has been arrested a number of times for a string of armed robberies in Michigan.
The victim received medical attention and police cleared the plaza where protesters have been gathered while a crime scene unit and special victims unit investigated.
“The mayor is fully aware, the police commissioner is aware,” said Lt. Ray Evers told local ABC affiliate WPVI-TV. “The scene is being held and processed. The person is in custody and is being officially identified and processed, and by tomorrow, we should have his picture out.”
Sexual assaults and other violent incidents have been reported at a number of Occupy Wall Street camps around the country, though Philadelphia’s has been fairly peaceful, according to WPVI.
The movement has been criticized for its response to sexual assaults, particularly at Occupy Baltimore where it distributed pamphlets discouraging victims from coming forward to the police, instructing them instead to report incidents to the “Security Team” which would “supply the abuser with counseling resources.” The encampment has since revised its reporting guidelines.
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Comments (128)
Oldcarsandguitars
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:26pmJust when the murders start you loose count of the rapes! How many rapes have happened? This OWS group needs sent to a FEMA camp right away for some re-education. Send van jones in first
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:32pmWhat strikes me as very telling about these OWS events is that the “alleged” rapist felt safe enough to just hang around and not flee the scene. He felt “safe” among these OWS people and stayed there. You would think that after committing a crime the criminal would flee. Not here. He’s among friends.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:37pm“She walked to a pay phone”… I haven’t seen one of those in years. What happened to her cell phone? With all those other people around one would think a single scream would bring help?
Report Post »SERUM
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:52pmThese so called counsellors and ows security teams need to be brought up on charges for interfering with a police investigation and harboring a criminal, also operating without a license.
Report Post »Their actions are criminal even when they trying to do good in their eyes.
KickinBack
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:01pmShe went to the police only because she had no leader to turn to. “Occupy Philly” hadn’t elected a dog yet to keep things in order.
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:21pmI’m sorry to say she got what you would expect when all these criminal elements plus dope heads plus being expected to share what ever you can throw in the pot. In this case it was sexual favors. If you hear about a local bank being robbed – you stay home or go to join in and possably be shot by the police.
Report Post »cosette
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:23pmAt the risk of being labeled insensitive the first thought I had after having read this story was something my mother would say to me when questioning any acquaintance of mine who she perceived to be of questionable character .“When you lay down with dogs you get up with fleas”. It’s difficult to feel compassion for any semi intelligent person who subjects themselves to such a volatile and dangerous situation. Self preservation dictates better judgment. I’ll save my compassion for the children and animals that are victims of neglect and abuse. They have no voice, they have no choice.
Report Post »robert
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:44pm“………..it distributed pamphlets discouraging victims from coming forward to the police, instructing them instead to report incidents to the “Security Team” which would “supply the abuser with counseling resources.”
Men who rape have deep seated problems that go far back into childhood, which require extensive psychotherapy, and even then, in the case of corrupted types and serial rapists, it doesn’t mean their personalities and criminal behavior can be stopped or reversed. It depends on the individual.
Thinking that “counselling” is going to correct a serious problem is about as naive as thinking that putting a bandaid on an open cancer will stifle its growth.
These avowed radical leftists are the same types who are deeply entrenched in academia and who naively expect counseling to be the remedy for many things that require far different solutions or none at all.
A good portion of these people act and think the same as young children would and are just plain silly.
Report Post »coindexter
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:56pmso the guy got a free philly-steak…big deal in the city of brotherly love. BWAAAAAH-HAAAAAA. dumb@$$ liberal idiot gets raped…let me get my violin…i’m sure the lovechild will be a beautiful bouncing cry-baby-marxist. seriously, taxpayers should fork up the $$$ to pass out free condoms for the rapists and free abortions for the victims…we are already paying for the CSI.
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:52pmWhere was Clinton? Cain was at home with his wife and family
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:53pmWhere was Weiner?
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:56pmMarxist Jones, your people need leadership and cellphones. How bout you sorry Soros help your people out and where were you?
Report Post »Chrono_Sleuth
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 3:17amThis so unbelievably twisted. Ya, send in van jones to help out, and watch the madness rise to a new level.
I don‘t know what’s worse, the number of rapes, the fact that the rapist felt comfortable and safe by the crowds, or that one occupy group tried to manipulate people into not reporting rapes which has me wondering how many others have done so. So disturbing.
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 4:46amEven if the victims scream, there’s no real men with normal testosterone levels attending any OWS event to intervene. Wiggle your fingers if you don’t wanna get raped.
Report Post »uptickusa
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:26pmWhat is wrong with the 99% protestors-These ignorant[without knowledge] fools on their cell phones blackberries i-pod/pads etc– were created by the 1% they are protesting-talk about hypocrisy.
It’s our corrupt government that allows the Jon Corzines of America to enter into deals without fiduciary consequences.40 % hedging-CRA- give homes to unemployed-Flipping of homes used as gambling
Protesting is our right I agree but protest to those who are guilty not creaters.
Report Post »Itshardtobehumble
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:25pmHow much longer, before rape becomes as “American as mom’s Apple Pie.”
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:36pmThis is a Socialist Collective “thing”… where everything belongs to the community, to be shared. This is foreign to America!
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:11pmTo these people it isn’t race its sharing the wealth.
OMG
Report Post »the_truth_or_not
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:35pmWhy would rape be so suprizing where everything belongs to the people no matter whos property it is? Why should this stop at our Genitals. Dont get me wrong, I am very empathetic and even sympathetic to the Victim. I hope she chooses not to be a victim and fight these people. But my point is when something should be taken from one to give to all, where does it stop?
Report Post »Bob350
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:53pmWe will have to wait for further word from the Police.
Report Post »This might have been “rape” but it probably wasn’t “rape rape” we will have to wait for Whoopie for the official verdict.
I am now waiting……………
majorsco
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:24pmObama must be so proud of his movement’s actions! Lawlessness, including rape, murder, assaults, theft etc. Obama spawned this by his inaction on important legistlation, and his policies. He supports the occupy movement, as does Pelosi, his sister in arms. They should take pride in these events.
Report Post »mils
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:44pmhe must condone it…it does not speak out against it//
Report Post »CatB
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:34pmMy thoughts exactly .. why after supporting it … isn’t he now speaking out against the violence and filth … he MUST condone it!
TEA1
Report Post »2ndAkeepsmefree
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:23pmMultiple armed robbery convictions in Michigan? I’d say this naive young lady was just hit with a dose of reality. Welcome to da hood, is this what you want your country to turn into?
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:57pmThey sent a 78 year old grandmother to the hospital after pushing her down concrete stairs in Detroit. No wonder Obummer supports them. Sigh
Report Post »LastAmerican
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 6:57amIt’s ok Shasta she can just go home and take a pill.
Report Post »BernieKittyCat
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 8:22amNot to nit-pick or anything but the woman was from Detroit but pushed down stairs in D.C. Just saying.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:22pmSleep in a rat’s nest, chances are very great you will be bitten
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:22pmThis story sounds suspicious. Where are there still payphones. I haven’t seen one in over ten years.
Report Post »Whirled Peas
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:20pmShe was asking for it….. anything to get media attention.
Report Post »Skee
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:19pmThe rapist was arrested, while the victim was ostracized
Report Post »for ratting out the rapist and not being able to take one
for team occupy. I don’t see the N.O.W. gang down there.
I wonder why? I don’t think hairy, shapely lumberjacks
in flannels would be threatened by these emaciated, estrogen
bathed males.
sandy21957
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:38pmCannabis is a phyto-estrogen, explains why the “men” are so whimpy, whimpy, whimpy.
Report Post »YoungBloodNews
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:45pmKinda like Code Pinks absence now that the Bamsters holding down the fort.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:17pmThis is their “thing”… they would not be there if they feared it!
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:17pmThis is the ‘obama 2012’ campaign in all of its glory.
Report Post »KeithOlberdink
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:08pmremember what hussein said, they’re just like the tea party.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:13pmPast time to clear the protesters out, now they have proven above and beyond any doubt to be places of public danger and need to be cleared completely by law authorities.
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:19pmRape, murder, assaults, property destruction, overdoses, drug dealing and rape. Did i say rape twice-I like rape(blazzing saddles) . This is turning into a nightmare for the democrats. Even democrat neighbors are against the savages in the parks. The 535 are growing daily against these people
Report Post »Itshardtobehumble
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:09pmI agree! One could always spray the tents down with amonia, that way they sleep better, and wake up with a better attitude. Or clear out and go home. ( please excuse the spelling)
Report Post »Thevoice
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:10pmReally .The news somewhat tries to spin the idea that the Philadelphia Obama Occupy encampment is a safe and quiet place . Now how freakin funny is that…Like a ad …Yes if your going to live and protest in a Obama Occupy encampment ..Think Philadelphia encampment…Safe, secure, peaceful ….
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:09pmSorry if this becomes a double post, but I think I was censored the first time around.
My reply to MICMAC:
Report Post »Better yet. Put these idiots in one of those so-called FEMA camps and seal that sucker up. We’ll all than be able to see just how happy these dim-bulb-useless-idiots really are when it comes to socialism. Gulag anyone? Snag ‘em, Bag ‘em, and Drag ‘em. Jack-knobs.
truthseekerusa
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:09pmDo you expect any of the m/m to report on this? Or also about the Zuccotti Lung Disease and viral flu epidemics being seen at the Occupy encampments? Not until they spread the diseases into the general population!
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:18pmThe funny (funny strange, not funny Ha-Ha) thing about TB is it could take time after a person is exposed to show signs of the disease. By than the person (s) who have TB will have spread it all around. TB is transmitted by; talking, coughing, sneezing, and singing (I know that last one sounds wierd, but it’s what I was taught in Nursing School). I used to administer TB testing, among other tests, to people applying for citizenship. Some of these people had been in this country for more than two years. The Immigrations Physicals are not manditory upon arrival into the U.S.A. It‘s no wonder we’re seeing an upswing in contagious diseases that were once eradicated from the U.S.A. I get tested for TB every year since I was exposed to it during testing of Immigrants while working as a nurse. Believe me, I‘m always worried I’ll show a positive.
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:28pmTB was never eradicated. People just get vaccinated against it. Of course the unwashed masses that don’t care about health and hygeine all getting together to live as one in their own filth is going to be a breeding ground for communicable diseases.
Report Post »SchenectadyScott
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:06pmWhy is it taking so long if any information from the press in the crimes of abuse against woman taking place at these events….All they are doing is enabling predators to continue and flourish in this environment. Turning a blind eye is just as criminal as Penn State and their abuse machine.
Report Post »truthseekerusa
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:12pmNational Organization of Women (Now) would not permit women to know what is happening at the Occupy camps. It might spoil their image. Didn’t they endorse the Occupy movement?
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:24pmtruthseeker I totally agree, the national organization of women makes me ill. as a women they have done so much damage to our “kind” and the rest of the feminist movement. they have never had the majority of women’s best interest at heart, only their agenda.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:31pmThere are NO journalists in the MSM anymore. For the most part , they are propaganda outlets for the DEMOCRAT Party, which is made up of Communist’s, Socialists‘ Anarchist’s, Progressives, Islamist’s, New Black Panthers, Unionistas.
Report Post »the_truth_or_not
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:51pmI thought the reason why rape, murder, drug use, is not reported to the media and police is because these people has set up their own ‘internal counselors’ to deal with the issue and not go to the police. If these hanous crimes are not reported, where is the story?
Report Post »hugo65hsv
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:05pmThe best protection from being a rape victim is to protect yourself, by not being available for the rape.. She took no responsibility for her own safety by being there.. Which makes sense because OWS is all about not taken personal responsibility for oneself.. She handed that over to OWS when she choose to be there.. We can all see the sad results for her by choosing to do that.. Nice job OWS..
Report Post »mildot rider
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:02pmMonkey see…Monkey do. This is the “PEE PARTY” at their finest. This is the best the left can muster under the failed leadership and policies of this Marxist regime in the White House.
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:01pmThis is the people that Obama, Pelosi, et al endorse and support the movement. Oh and….. it’s as
“American as apple pie” Colin Powell
Our city streets are becoming unsafe and the progs want the people afraid. What do you think the polling booths in the cities are going to look like by this time next year? I am convinced this is a ploy for Dems to win votes in the major “purple state” cities by having conservative Americans afraid to go to the polls.
Report Post »Jackie Rogers, Jr.
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:01pmHoly cow Madeleine! You have been a busy little beaver this morning. Are you the single Sunday morning staffer at The Blaze?
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:56pmWhat is it about tents? Do they bring out the animal in humans? Ban tents.
Ban Barry 2012
Report Post »barber2
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:59pmYes. I have always associated “tents” with circuses….
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:55pmWhy did they take the suspect into custody? Why?
The OWS crowd demands that they do their own policing. Apparently they don’t do such a good job.
Report Post »jungle J
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:52pmThe parasites will be raping and pillaging daily.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:57pmThese Occupiers have been “mugging” the taxpayers since day one. Thanks, Obama, for “feeling their frustration.“ Hope you will soon be ”feeling the voters’ frustration” for the four years you have been mis-managing this country with your Far Left, dysfunctional policies..
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:43pmI’m sorry this happened to the young woman.
Interesting that she walked to a pay phone (provided by a capitalist company) called the police (paid for by taxes of those who work for capitalist companies) and was taken to a hospital for treatment (once again, located there because of capitalist vision and paid for by insurance premiums). She was not a local resident, nor was the accused. So, Philly will foot this bill.
Report Post »Micmac
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:42pmSuprised? I say put up a chainlink fence around these OSW groups…without any gates.
NoBama 2012
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AmericanStrega
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:07pmBetter yet. Put these idiots in one of those so-called FEMA camps and seal that sucker up. We’ll all than be able to see just how happy these dim-bulb-useless-idiots really are when it comes to socialism. Gulag anyone? Snag ‘em, Bag ‘em, and Drag ‘em. Jack-knobs.
Report Post »Itshardtobehumble
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:52pmActualy, it’s the people who have the power to tear down the government, and rebuild it.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:01pmHARD: We have the means to revise our laws through legislation. All of this “tear down” rhetoric is just an excuse for some anarchistic destruction. ..
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