The guy who violently assaulted me last year is allowed to come to #34C3. I was notified about it on Christmas Eve when I was at the buildup.
Aggravated assault here stands for hurting me and strangling me several times till I couldn't breathe. I did not see it coming, and I did not fight back.
And I reported that to #34C3 on August 31 requesting a safe event. I made all my documents available upon request.
And I reported that to #34C3 on August 31 requesting a safe event. I made all my documents available upon request.
#34C3 still admitted him because in this situation "we do not really know what happened" even after providing official documents regarding the event.
I have asked #34c3 what could I have done differently? I called the police, I went to the Amsterdam hospital emergency room, I pressed criminal charges.
When will we know enough to say indeed, this is what most probably happened? Hospital report and photographs show more than enough. Inclusion is a big part of our community, but is extreme violence? #34c3
The guy who assaulted me was given an opportunity to respond by #34C3, but I wasn't told what he said. During past year I have seen no desire from him to take any responsibility, no understanding that hurting another human being in a horrible way is not ok.
Decisions of organizations have to be observed and respected.
The decision of #34C3 not to act on well-documented serious violent assault allegations sets us decades back in supporting victims and having a violence free community.
The decision of #34C3 not to act on well-documented serious violent assault allegations sets us decades back in supporting victims and having a violence free community.
Reporting assault should be made safe, and victims should be protected. Not being afraid for your own safety and safety of your friends should be prioritized. #34C3
