Daisy Coleman's brutal assault at age 14 hit hit national headlines after her accused rapist was released with little-to-no repercussions. The case brought attention to an epidemic of sexual abuse in rural areas, and highlighted how a community can turn on victims when one of its members is under attack.
Amanda Knox sits down with Daisy to discuss how media played a role in the events after the assault.
This video was originally published on Vice and is being repurposed by Refinery29.
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