Kevin Spacey’s alleged predatory behavior shows why men rarely report sexual assault

In the week since actor Anthony Rapp said Kevin Spacey made an unwanted sexual advance toward him as a teenager, more than a dozen men have come forward with similar accounts. 

Their stories indicate the celebrated actor has spent decades preying on boys and men, using his power and influence to manipulate and sexually harass or assault his victims. Spacey has denied these allegations. 

In the wake of the viral #MeToo hashtag, which women used to share their personal experiences with sexual violence, the revelations about Spacey’s predatory behavior have helped expose the unique stigma that frequently prevents men from making their accounts public.  Read more…

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