As Acton’s childhood becomes political fodder, experts warn rape survivors may stay silent

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Donna Arthur, the mother of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton, is seen in an explosive new campaign ad, in which she accuses her daughter of lying about her traumatic childhood and urges Ohio voters not to support her.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial new campaign ad didn’t just invoke Amy Acton’s estranged mother. Child sexual abuse experts say it also raised the risk that assault survivors who are watching will be shamed into silence.



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