Family Court Chronicles

When is a Public Figure not a Public Figure? Findings of Rape Without Public Consequences.

Warning: Contains Details of Domestic and Sexual Violence

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Suzanne Martin
Nov 13, 2025
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Silence symbolized by tape on a woman's mouth.
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A recent family court judgment has reignited urgent questions about transparency, public protection, and the legal obligations owed to victims of sexual violence when findings of rape are made behind closed doors.

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