Ian Thomas Cleary's Sexual Assault Case
An American accused of sexual assault, Ian Thomas Cleary, was detained in France after a three-year international manhunt for stalking and sexually assaulting a college student. The survivor, Shannon Keeler, came forward in 2021 and pushed for justice after authorities failed to file charges for years.
Key Points
- Ian Thomas Cleary accused of sexual assault and stalking a college student.
- Survivor Shannon Keeler pushed for justice after authorities failed to act.
- Keeler's bravery in coming forward as a public face against on-campus sexual assaults.
- Arrest made in France after survivor's persistence and evidence presented.
Pros
- Survivor Shannon Keeler's bravery in pushing for justice.
- Arrest of the accused after a long international manhunt.
Cons
- Authorities' failure to file charges for years.
- Real human cost and impact on the survivor and her family.