A federal jury in Manhattan was presented with an unsettling piece of online writing during the ongoing Alexander brothers' sex trafficking trial that prosecutors say reflects the mindset behind some of the assaults alleged by multiple women. The blog post included the assertion that 'it's not rape if she's sleeping,' a phrase that legal experts and advocates have vehemently criticised as dangerous and misleading.
The blog's appearance in court underscored the contentious atmosphere of the trial and has drawn renewed attention to how digital content and cultural attitudes can intersect with serious criminal allegations.
