From Vanity Fair · Chris Murphy · · 1m 20s
Florence Pugh on Cornell Rape Case
Pugh: Fear of sexual violence sits in us daily.
In brief
Pugh: Fear of sexual violence sits in us daily. Florence Pugh says sexual violence fear is a daily reality for women, urging men to address it. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Florence Pugh's response

Florence Pugh has no regrets speaking about the Cornell rape case after publishing posts on Instagram.
Cornell Seven case details
Seven men allegedly raped a Cornell University student at a fraternity party in 2024, with the victim filing a lawsuit.
Pugh's Instagram post
Pugh wrote on Instagram that women live with constant fear of sexual violence and urged protection for their bodies.
“Colleges/schools/universities repeatedly fail women around the world”
Instagram censorship incident

Instagram briefly censored Pugh's post with a sensitive content warning before removing it.
Meta's response
Meta stated the post was labeled as sensitive content but removed the warning after determining it qualified for newsworthy allowance.
Pugh's current stance
Pugh says sexual violence fear sits in women's bodies daily and urges men to address it.
“It sits in us daily, this fear”
Celebrities joining Pugh
Celebrities like Harold Perrineau and Mariska Hargitay have demanded justice for Jane Doe and accountability for the rapists.
Pugh's call to action
Pugh encourages men to take the conversation forward and be as productive and fearful as women.
What happens next
Pugh hopes the conversation about sexual violence will be galvanized by men to address the issue.
At a glance
Florence Pugh says sexual violence fear is a daily reality for women, urging men to address it.





