Clarification

This thought has been with my all weekend. Previously, I wrote that the University of Michigan had settled all the other victims’ cases. That is true only in the sense that they have settled all the other cases for which they have admitted liability.

There is another Jane Doe out there for whom the University has yet to admit liability. At this time, the University has submitted a motion to dismiss her case. I don't believe the Judge has written her decision on the motion yet.

I know that the Judge understands that Mr. Higgins was a monster; that his behavior and actions were beyond egregious. However, I have also learned that sometimes the law has little to do with justice. So I send out my thoughts:

Please Judge, do not dismiss her case. Please Judge, let her pain be validated. Please Judge, hear my thoughts.

I hesitated before writing this post. I would be horrified if in anyway bringing attention to her situation would have negative consequences for her. It took me a long time to be ready to tell my story; to risk potentially negative feedback. I don’t know if it is my right to ask for your hopes for her, but I want her to know that she too, is not alone.

Hugs to every Jane Doe. Jane Doe 02