Katie Thurston , known from the 17th season of The Bachelorette , shared a heartfelt and courageous post on Instagram about her experience with sexual assault . She expressed her profound disappointment in the authorities for how they handled her case. "It took 7 months for the San Diego Justice to let me down as a victim of rape,” she wrote.
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie Thurston (@thekatiethurston) Katie revealed to her followers the long and difficult process she faced in seeking justice after her assault. She recounted the immediate actions taken following the incident, including calling 911 and undergoing a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) exam. Throughout this process , she highlighted the compassionate support from the attending nurse and advocate, praising their kindness and patience.
"They were kind, nurturing, patient,” she wrote. “I felt like a small lost child who was vulnerable and scared.” Don't miss: Maria Georgas throws m.
