As I've said, whether it was intended to become as big as it is now is neither here nor there for me. She has exercised her right to speak and, more worryingly for him, there are others who are joining her. 

My point is simple: if Bra Dan chooses to fight/deny he is going to see flames. This isn't going to fizzle away. It's a lose lose for him, but come on now! I've never heard of a rape victim offering a path of mediation. If I were him I'd take this issue by the scruff of the neck, and make amends.