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Outlook: Attacked and accused of lying – my long fight for the truth

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Donna Palomba

16/02/2022 GMT

Attacked and accused of lying – my long fight for the truth

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In 1993 Donna Palomba was assaulted in her home, then police accused her of making it up

Donna Palomba's life changed the night she was sexually assaulted in her own home. It was the start of a long fight to be believed and to help other survivors.

Donna Palomba's life changed in September 1993, when she was sexually assaulted in her family home in Connecticut. A month after the attack, Donna was called to the local police station and accused of making the assault up by the officer in charge of her case. It was a devastating blow but Donna was determined to clear her name and get justice. It would take years and several court cases before her attacker was arrested and his identity sent shockwaves through Donna’s family and community. As a result of her experience Donna founded Jane Doe No More, a non-profit organisation called Jane Doe No More which empowers survivors of sexual crimes to find their voice, advance their healing and educate others.

A warning that what Donna describes is shocking and at times distressing.

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Presenter: Anu Anand
Producer: Tom Harding Assinder

(Photo: Donna Palomba. Credit: Christine Petit)

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