Model and television personality Katie Price has shocked audiences by publicly naming the man she alleges raped her over 20 years ago. The revelation came during a recent show in Stockport while on tour with fellow star Kerry Katona. This marks the first time the mother-of-five has disclosed the identity of her alleged attacker, despite having spoken about the assault previously without naming him.
In 2009, Katie candidly shared her experience of being attacked by a “famous celebrity” in a national magazine column. At that time, she explicitly stated she would never formally report the incident nor name the individual involved. Following the column’s publication, Surrey Police issued a statement confirming they had recorded an incident but had no active investigation, awaiting Katie’s cooperation to proceed further.
Katie has since revisited the topic several times. In a 2009 interview with OK! Magazine, she revealed she was raped multiple times during her younger years but resisted public association with the perpetrator to avoid further pain and attention. By 2017, Katie reaffirmed her decision not to identify the alleged assailant, citing a desire to avoid unnecessary drama.
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Statistics highlight a troubling pattern: in 2019, over 55,000 rapes were reported in the UK, yet only a fraction led to prosecution or conviction. Experts like Jayne Butler, CEO of Rape Crisis, emphasize that many victims choose not to report due to feelings of embarrassment, distrust in the legal system, and fear of humiliation.
Support organizations such as RASA Merseyside underscore additional barriers faced by survivors, including shame, guilt, fear of disbelief, and the daunting prospect of recounting their trauma to strangers. These factors contribute significantly to the low reporting rates and highlight the profound emotional and psychological challenges survivors endure.
Katie Price’s disclosure brings renewed attention to the complexities surrounding sexual assault reporting and the importance of offering compassionate support to victims.