To the victim who reported the predator, I believe you. I stand with you. I applaud you. Victims who bring lawsuits against institutions & predators have been forced to do so by the inaction &/or retaliatory actions of these said institutions. It is often the last resort. A 🧵1/9 The hope is that the lawsuit will stop the retaliation, but it doesn’t. Instead institutions double down and continue to protect & hide the perpetrators from any real consequences. They intimidate, retaliate, and focus their wrath on the victim who dared to report the assault 2/9