There are many disturbing examples of abuses of power we are contending with this week. It’s not just powerful individuals preying on the weak, but the power structures and influential figures around these individuals that deserve our attention. They enabled the continuation of that abuse. Either they did so for financial benefit, reputational benefit, or perhaps most insidious of all, because of a deeply misplaced sense of loyalty. We see this time and time again. And rarely is wider accountability brought to book.
R Kelly has finally been sentenced for horrific crimes despite accusations from many victims for decades. Where is the condemnation of those who turned a blind eye to the endless stream of evidence? When will the law turn to his enablers — what did they know, how did they help cover up, benefit from, and aid his malign manipulation of underage girls and boys?
