# Say what?? Her name has already been released.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-what-her-name-has-already-been-released/181013>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [June 11, 2003, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-what-her-name-has-already-been-released/181013 "2003-06-11T01:41:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2003, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-what-her-name-has-already-been-released/181013/21 "2003-06-11T15:58:54Z")

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I’m for keeping both the victim’s and the accused’s names under wraps until there’s been a conviction. Then, I still think the victim should be given the option of remaining secret. But I’ve noticed that many women (which is a far cry from a little 9-year-old) are going public in an effort to remove the veil of shame that surrounds rape. If that’s their choice, more power to 'em. I think it’s a great idea. I fully understand that not everyone wants to be a crusader though.

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**Author:** ![bibliophage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bibliophage/32/7615_2.png) [@bibliophage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bibliophage)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2003, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-what-her-name-has-already-been-released/181013/22 "2003-06-11T16:33:28Z")

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I think the factual question has been answered about as well as it can be. Those wishing to debate may continue in Great Debates.

bibliophage  
moderator GQ

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