Ruth Coppinger Held Up A Thong In The Dáil While Challenging Judges On "Rape Myths"
It follows a rape case in Cork
TD Ruth Coppinger has held up a thong in the Dáil chamber while challenging judges on what she calls "rape myths".
It follows a rape case in Cork where the defending barrister held up the woman's underwear in court saying the jury should consider it in its deliberations.
She said the fact she was wearing a lace thong suggested she was open to being with someone - the accused man was unanimously found not guilty.
Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger says "rape myths" need to be seriously examined by the judiciary.
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