Doubting Accusers Protects Abusers: Jovi Pena And The Clout-Chasing Victim Fallacy

No victim is focused on the “15 minutes of fame” that comes with years of trauma and shame.

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On January 5th, TikTok Influencer Jovi Pena took to Twitter about her experience with rape at Twitch streamer Kai Cenat’s New Year’s Eve party. Since her tweet has gone viral, the public has responded with some all too predictable yet tremendously shameful victim-doubting ideas.

“On January 1st 2023 I was raped at a party by a COMPLETE stranger.I was invited to this party by someone I thought to be a friend. I asked for help and It’s not going anywhere so I’ve decided to take it to social media. His name is Djigui Sack.”

-@thejovipena via Twitter

Many Twitter users and Twitch fans have theorized that Jovi is only speaking out to use Kai’s name for “clout.”

Screenshot of Twitter provided by author. “Why come to twitter why not go to the police clout is crazy”

Screenshot of Twitter provided by author. “if I’m being honest, you could’ve handled this situation way differently. The only reason ppl are even paying attention to what happened to u is because Kai named was mentioned. I still don’t understand the purpose of his name being included”