The National Public Radio (NPR) has a story about violence in the days immediately following Katrina. Specifically, they are talking about sexual assaults.
Rape.
Unfortunately, I’m not surprised to hear what they say. You should listen to it. At the end, you’ll hear why, perhaps, the Neville’s aren’t coming back.
(You can read the story here.)
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