And this is why rapists and bullies get away with it, 90% of the time. Women and children are held to impossible standards of proof when accusing men of deeds done one in secrecy. The burden of proof falls to the victim, in a situation where they automatically have less power. A wicked problem.

Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.

We don’t need the files. We just need to listen to and believe the victims.