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  • My Speech is Posted..and Boy..I Fidget A LOT

    My speech at the Clinton School has been posted. For those of you who have never met me, I am not always wearing a sling. But boy do I fidget with my hair a lot: http://www.clintonschoolspeakers.com/lecture/view/fight-back-woman/

  • Interrogation Continued

    I hope that in my previous post I conveyed the idea that the Prosecutor – in order to test my trial worthiness – made attempts to mess with my account of what happened between me and Marco. Though I was supposed to…

  • The Interview err…Interrogation

    Where I last left things, I had just locked myself in the Courthouse bathroom.… There I was, clutching a door knob that cared not what I wished it to do. I began to bang on the door. I could hear…

  • And Another Thing…

      I was asked by an audience member at the Clinton School if plaintiffs in Italian criminal trials have to take an oath. As I had informed the audience during my speech, the defendant does not. In fact, the defendant is allowed and…

  • The Clinton School…ROCKED

    I just returned from my quick trip to Little Rock, Ark., and feel I must type this post before bed because my brain is snapping with a zillion things to say and thoughts to complete. And before I get to…

  • Jeans and Italy. And Why You Better Hope You Aren’t Wearing Them if You are Assaulted

    While preparing some comments for my speech tomorrow at the Clinton School, I came across an article I had read awhile back when I was actively seeking information about the legal precedents on rape and sexual assault in Italy. Any…

  • The Interview…Almost

    Continued from Back on the Scene… Upon returning from my morning of sleuthing with my Mom and my bodyguard, Eddie, I hopped in the shower because Lord knows it was hot as all get out. Humid too. And I was…

  • Feeling the Love

    At least once per week, I am approached by someone who has read my story and wants to thank me, encourage me or tell me how it touched their lives. I consider these moments little gifts – like mini Valentine’s Day…

  • Back on the Scene

    Please know that I feel terrible when I let days pass without posting. These days, I am typing one-handed, with my left hand, and it’s a challenge. Conditions should improve in about 2-3 weeks, so hang in there. As I…

  • Today is Important for Girls and Women Everywhere

    As I work on my next long post, I wanted to take a moment to recognize National Girls and Women in Sports Day. I cannot stress enough the role that sports played in developing my physical abilities, self-confidence, competitive spirit…