Katie Thurston is opening up about her past.
30.06.2024 - 15:17 / perezhilton.com
Bachelorette star Katie Thurston is opening up about being sexually assaulted.
In a vulnerable Instagram post on Saturday, the reality star revealed she was the “victim of rape” in San Diego, California and has been privately working with law enforcement to find justice. Unfortunately, the system has “failed” her. Oof. Speaking to ET, the ABC personality thanked all those who have helped her process this relatively recent assault, saying:
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While the 33-year-old is admittedly “not ready” to describe the details of the traumatic moment, she took to social media to share a carousel post explaining the many resources she relied on to get through this difficult time. The post began:
She went on to thank her therapist and advisors throughout the legal process, noting that after she reported the assault to 911 an “officer [came] to take my statement and then drove me to a special medical center to perform a SART exam,” she continued:
So, so glad she felt safe in the immediate aftermath of this incident. That’s so important!
Katie then underwent several tests to “check for STDs, drugs, and blood alcohol concentration.” She was also “given Plan B” and other treatments to prevent any possible infections or diseases — all “at no cost, regardless if I had insurance or not.” She then had to endure a long wait for her rape kit to be processed by a lab, which ultimately took “four months.” The comedian used this time to focus on her mental health and went to therapy several times a week (also free to her). She also read books like Know My Name by Chanel Miller. Thanks to the “CA Victims of Crime Board,” she was even
Katie Thurston is opening up about her past.
Katie Thurston is talking about what happened when she reported she was raped.
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