In a much-publicized Canadian case,a judge gave a reduced sentence for rape because he noted that the women involved had "made their intentions publicly known that they wanted to party" through their clothing and actions and sent signals that "sex was in the air." This is an example of

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This is an example of slut-shaming, where the judge's comments imply that the women's clothing and behavior justified or excused the crime, blaming the victims for the assault based on their perceived sexual behavior.

In a Much-Publicized Canadian Case,a Judge Gave a Reduced Sentence