Lara Logan raped during Egypt uprising

WalterMitty

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12476771

Swimsuit model turned journo Lara Logan was raped and beaten in Tahir square during the protests leading to mubaraks departure. Always liked her on cbs news, she wasnt afraid but get hot and dirty with the US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan . Only a matter of time before something like this happened when putting a sexy swimwear model into lawless situations.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

You saying it's her fault??!

EDIT - where does the story say "raped"? She she was sexually assaulted, but not raped.

brendansmith

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

You saying it's her fault??!

EDIT - where does the story say "raped"? She she was sexually assaulted, but not raped.

Is there a difference between the 2?

Topper Harley01

I saw this earlier. I believe she was subjected to an 'extended sexual assault', and is now recovering in hospital. Whilst they didn't exactly go into graphic details, the report left me in no doubt as to what they were hinting at.

I hope she recovers fully. She always struck me as one of the more genuine and intelligent news reporters.

Lapin

Jesus Christ thats terrible.

How the hell did it happen in Tahrir Square when the eyes of the world were upon the place.

I was delighted at the scenes coming from there last weekend but this has certainly taken the gloss off it now.

If this is how they celebrate, they can go to hell.

hondasam

WalterMitty wrote: »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12476771

Swimsuit model turned journo Lara Logan was raped and beaten in Tahir square during the protests leading to mubaraks departure. Always liked her on cbs news, she wasnt afraid but get hot and dirty with the US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan . Only a matter of time before something like this happened when putting a sexy swimwear model into lawless situations.

It did not say she was raped. As for that comment I don't think rapists have a preference for the beauty or sexiness of their victim.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

brendansmith wrote: »

Is there a difference between the 2?

Yep. A hand grabbing her ass or breast is sexual assault. Rape is penetrative sex.

minidazzler

brendansmith wrote: »

Is there a difference between the 2?

As for one being as bad as the other no they can both be just as bad experiences, but legally and technically yes. Brushing off someones breast can be called sexual assault but not rape. (Not saying that's what happened here, sounds like what happened was quite a bit more brutal and malicious, just making a point.)

Hope she has a speedy recovery, though I think there is little hope for justice in this case.

hondasam

brendansmith wrote: »

Is there a difference between the 2?

if you were the victim you would know the difference.

brendansmith

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

Yep. A hand grabbing her ass or breast is sexual assault. Rape is penetrative sex.

minidazzler wrote: »

As for one being as bad as the other no they can both be just as bad experiences, but legally and technically yes. Brushing off someones breast can be called sexual assault but not rape. (Not saying that's what happened here, sounds like what happened was quite a bit more brutal and malicious, just making a point.)

Hope she has a speedy recovery, though I think there is little hope for justice in this case.

Ah got ya. As you say though it sound abit worse than grabbing a breast in this case but maybe not

hondasam wrote: »

if you were the victim you would know the difference.

Whoa, steady on now

Sharpshooter

WalterMitty wrote: »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12476771

Swimsuit model turned journo Lara Logan was raped and beaten in Tahir square during the protests leading to mubaraks departure. Always liked her on cbs news, she wasnt afraid but get hot and dirty with the US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan . Only a matter of time before something like this happened when putting a sexy swimwear model into lawless situations.

senior CBS correspondent is recovering in hospital in the US after she was beaten and sexually assaulted by a mob while covering the Egyptian protests, the US network says.

It says the attack occurred on Friday in Cairo's packed Tahrir Square after President Hosni Mubarak stepped down.

Ms Logan became separated from her crew and was rescued by women and soldiers.

The Committee to Protect Journalists has said 52 journalists were assaulted and 76 detained during events in Egypt.

The New York-based group said all of them had since been released.
'Courageous reporter'
In a statement, CBS said that Ms Logan and her team had become became "surrounded by a dangerous element amidst the celebration" with a mob of more than 200 people "whipped into a frenzy".

It said Ms Logan was recovering following what it described as "a brutal and sustained sexual assault and beating".

A group of women and an estimated 20 soldiers managed to save her after she became separated from her colleagues and security, it added.

The 39-year-old South African returned to the US on Saturday.

Ms Logan is CBS News' chief foreign affairs correspondent and has reported from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said the attack was "alarming", describing Ms Logan as a "brilliant, courageous, and committed reporter".

In its annual report issued on Tuesday, the CPJ said Pakistan was the deadliest country for journalists in 2010, with 8 killed while doing their job, out of 44 worldwide.

The number of jailed reporters was 145, an increase from previous years.

OP, there is no mention of rape in that article and I think you should wait until it's verified before starting a thread like this.

Sharpshooter

WalterMitty wrote: »

Only a matter of time before something like this happened when putting a sexy swimwear model into lawless situations.

I normally detest this guy

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>:rolleyes: but he has his place on boards.