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The Central Park Rape of an Elderly Woman Sparks Shock but Shouldn’t

Central Park Rape

The rape of a 73-year-old bird-watcher in Central Park this week ignited shock around the world. But why? Rape isn’t about sex but violence—and in this case, possibly revenge. Noelle Howey reports.

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