#MeToo: Why Sexual Assault Victims Don't Come Forward Right Away

These days, conversations about sexual assault and rape have taken more center stage in society and culture. A super underreported crime, most women have been assaulted or harassed in their lifetime. Recently, women in Hollywood have been coming forward to tell decades-old stories have suffering under sexual harassment, rape and intimidation from the most powerful forces in the business.

Because of how underreported sexual assault is, society has undergone a transformation with the way we handle allegations. Rarely do cases make it to court (women are often fired or threatened for making allegations), so they end up being tried in the court of the public. Is it unfair for these cases to play out in the public, and for people to be punished on the basis of accusations? Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”

Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” LIVE every weekday from 6/5am C.

RELATED: Psychic Wayne On The Deal With Russell Simmons & Sexual Assault Accusations [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

RELATED:  How True Are These New Allegations Against Russell Simmons? [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

RELATED: Special K’s Tips For Avoiding A Sexual Harassment Case [EXCLUSIVE]

The Latest:

• Iconic Photos Of Prince
• 10 Hacks to Keep Your Garden Growing All Year Long
• Top Spring Cleaning Items You Need for a Fresh and Organized Home
• Before He Was “Luther”: Classic Music Featuring The Icon Singing Background
• Ex-Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema Sued For Being An Alleged Homewrecker
• #RHOA Recap: K. Michelle 'Bimbo' Blasts Porsha Williams For Asking Her If She Suffered A Miscarriage
• B-Side Bangers: Janet Jackson
• Mary J. Blige Revisits Burger King Ad Backlash That “Deeply Affected” Her
• 10 Players Who Could Surprise in Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft
• The 2026 NFL Draft’s 10 Biggest What-Ifs

[ione_media_gallery id=”1793296″ overlay=”true”]