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Domestic Abuse Campaigner | Survivor | Advisor | Speaker | Writer | Freed my mum #SallyChallen in a landmark #CoerciveControl case, #SallysLaw ⚖️

London, England

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David Challen

5 years

My mother, Sally Challen, was branded a cold-blooded killer. At last, she has justice. The fact that society is ahead of the CPS in understanding domestic violence is a damaging indictment of the criminal justice system. My comment for The Observer.

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My mother, Sally Challen, was branded a cold-blooded killer. At last, she has justice

As the coercive control victim is finally released from jail, her son writes of the family’s agony, and how the legal system is still failing abuse victims

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1 year

Senior royals decision to remove Harry & Meghan's security but allowing Andrew to not only keep his, but pay £12 million to a sex trafficking victim 'he never met', is the REAL outrage. Not Harry speaking out on targeted press abuse + family gaslighting.

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First day home with our mother after 9 years in prison.

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@GretaThunberg Immense burn. Thoughts and prayers to Tate’s manhood, or lack thereof. Wake up men, this is not the hero you are looking for.

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The absolute state of this scene. Martha Hancock being harassed by soulless photographers outside her home at the behest of national editors foaming for a hint of emotional distress. Develop a soul the lot of you and leave her alone.

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Male photographer at Oliver Awards asking Hannah Waddingham to “show leg” is lecherous stuff. Men like this need their passes for these events to revoked. Women are not your objects to objectify and command to move as you see fit.

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@GretaThunberg Tate’s ideologies harm men and women. His big personality ropes you in, he shows you his wealth and calls you weak, he then challenges you to take power and to control women. Your attention gives him more power, money and influence, your life turns into serving him. Wake. Up.

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When men win a semi-final vs When women win a semi-final

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This is my mum. I’m proud to have campaigned over the last year for your voice to be heard. The abuse you have suffered has now given voice to countless victims, mum. Not free yet, but you will be. We did it. ♥️ #CoerciveControl #FreeSallyChallen

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Harry rightly calling out the deafening silence from the royal family towards Jeremy Clarkson’s misogynistic column about Meghan. That failure to speak out not only affects Harry and Meghan, their family, but all women.

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As a family we are overjoyed at todays verdict and that it has brought an end to the suffering we have endured together for the past 9 years. Our story has become the landmark case society needs to recognise the true severity of coercive control. #SallyChallen #CoerciveControl

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As men, we must recognise and speak out against Clarkson's clear as day misogyny and those countless men who support his words. Misogyny helps keep in place abusive patriarchal structures that abuse women and girls in today’s society daily. His words abuses all women.

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BAIL GRANTED! Our mother will now be released to us! #FreeSallyChallen Our statement on today’s judgement:

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I was brought up and raised by a dedicated mother, taught morals, kindness and love; it was a woman who suffered #coercivecontrol who helped shape the man I am today. On #InternationalMensDay I ask men to recognise their role in society and speak out against domestic abuse.

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@Adam_Creme After this I then became paranoid and in one instance checked every store on the street and found the customers then walked them back to pay. Servers shouldn’t be made to be accountable for a walkout, it is theft and a police issue, security isn’t in the job description.

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1 year

If you’re a high-achieving woman, watch out, your aspirations might get you killed. What vile victim blaming from @MailOnline , this speculation places blame on the victim rather than focus on the actions of a man who took the lives of his wife and 7 year old daughter.

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11 years for illegally streaming Premier League games. vs 8 years for raping a woman. Is the safety of women worth anything in our criminal justice system?

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The royal family deciding to label psychotherapy as cult is like an abuser telling you that talking about your mental health is abnormal and dangerous. Great work royal family, way to dump on mental health messaging.

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Rather than help adopt a child who needs a loving home, rich entitled men like these roam the world searching for their idea of a ‘perfect’ woman to birth their perfect child, because ‘normal’ just won’t do. Nothing says caring parents than shopping for educated/hot surrogates.

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“We probably spent quarter of a million quid [on a surrogate]… they have a company that basically is supermodels who are Ivy League educated… Our one went to Columbia… it’s a bit prostituty, isn’t it?” “I think it’s quite fabulous… but we got a Brazilian supermodel.” SIGH…

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🧵 A 15 y/o girl murdered on her way to school after rejecting a 17 y/o boy. Whilst some men label tackling misogyny in schools as “demonising young men & boys”, the lives of women/girls are marked by male violence, or worse lost to it. We must challenge misogyny day-in-day-out.

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Man who was raped after having his drink spiked says police told him “but you're a bloke” when he reported the attack. Utterly unacceptable behaviour by police to a victim. Stephen Hart is now using his voice as an ambassador for @StampOutSpiking . ➡️

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This wonderful lady turned 70 this week! I often think of how far my mother has come in finding freedom after almost a decade in prison, and enduring a life of coercive control before that. Knowing she is happy remains the most fulfilling outcome to our journey. #SallyChallen

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2 years

I don’t care about your hot takes on Depp vs Heard during an ongoing trial, but what I do care about is the rampant display of humour and mockery on social media for a woman who is speaking publicly about the alleged sexual abuse she has endured. Whatever your take this is vile.

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@JeremyClarkson There is nothing clumsy about the misogynistic intent you put in your words, Jeremy. Don't hide behind a TV show reference, you said Markle “used some vivid bedroom promises to turn him [Harry] into a warrior of woke.” Even you're daughter says this is misogyny and bullying.

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After 9 years in prison I got my turn to take my mum out for a weekend. We went for a traditional Sunday roast, a visit to Tate Modern and a trip up the @TheShardLondon . We fought for justice, if we hadn’t this moment wouldn’t have happened for another 10 years. #SallyChallen

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The levels of dehumanisation of women in their comments is off the charts… the woman must be ‘smoking’, she must be ‘educated’, all to produce a child they want. It is a privilege in life to be a parent, however a child is born should invoke the same care/attention regardless.

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5 years

Today my brother and I make a journey we’ve been making for over 8yrs, to visit our mum in prison, hopefully for the last time. Her final chance at appeal is Wednesday. Recognising the abuse she suffered can set her free + give voice to thousands of victims. #FreeSallyChallen

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1 year

Tate’s arrest doesn’t change the fact countless men + boys are being radicalised by mini-Tate’s like Connor below. Lured into online communities, young men are taught to ‘reclaim’ an abusive form masculinity harmful to men + women. We need positive male role models to speak out.

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Man who refused to apologise for doubting that Meghan Markle considered suicide at the height of racist press abuse says he is now concerned about Schofield looking ‘right on the edge’…

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I am exhausted. All the campaigning over the last year comes down to tomorrow. All we have lived as a family since our father’s death comes down to tomorrow. Tomorrow isn’t just about our story, it’s about thousands of victims stories. #CoerciveControl #FreeSallyChallen

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Matt Morgan: “During the time I worked with him [Russell Brand], I was never aware of any allegations of serious sexual misconduct against him.” Matt Morgan w/Brand on air: “It's been 25 minutes since he showed his willy to a lady.” Any more lies, Matt?

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@GretaThunberg Greta is the alpha now.

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Originally convicted for raping a 13 y/o girl and spared jail, Sean Hogg leaves court today smirking after his conviction is now quashed due to 'mistakes' during his trial. Another victim who reported believing in justice, instead now traumatically failed.

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Man has conviction quashed after jury found him guilty of rape

Sean Hogg, 22, who was sentenced to unpaid work after being convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl has had his conviction quashed because 'mistakes' were made during his trial.

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1 year

Time and again press portray men linked to killing women as ‘kind and gentle’, but when women kill they’re labelled ‘jealous’ and ‘vengeful’. This reporting is an insult to victims of male violence and to families bereaved of fatal domestic abuse.

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9 years in the making... There is no shame for what we have experienced as a family. We have sought for justice and understanding so in the future lives are not lost and abuse is recognised. #SallyChallen #CoerciveControl

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No one can understand what I’ve been through to get to this point. Mother and son separated for 9 years reunited and seeing justice. #SallyChallen #CoerciveControl

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OJ Simpson has died, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Something Nicole Brown never had the opportunity of, after her life was brutally cut short and taken away by a man who dined out of his notoriety of getting away with it.

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OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76

The former NFL star was acquitted of double murder in the "trial of the century" in 1995, before later being found liable for the deaths. He was then imprisoned for armed robbery and kidnapping.

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Priti Patel plans 888 number for ‘walk me home service' for women. Rather than develop ideas to actually tackle male violence the Home Office think TRACKING WOMEN with an app is a solution?! Stop restricting women’s freedoms to accommodate male violence.

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Priti Patel plans 888 number for worried women

Home Secretary Priti Patel has welcomed a proposed new phone number and app which she believes will keep women safe walking home following the brutal murder of Sarah Everard in London.

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Man stalks and harasses woman, unplugs her home security camera’s, then later attacks her, causing serious injuries that required hospital treatment. Sentence? One year and 10 months. This. Is. Not. Justice.

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26-year-old man jailed for domestic abuse offences following investigation by GMP Stockport

Following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) Stockport Division Domestic Abuse Team, Robert Coupe (DOB: 12 December 1996) of South Reddish in Stockport appeared at Minshull Street...

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🧵 Female pupils and staff in Scoland’s schools are at risk from an alarming rise in ‘toxic masculinity’, sparking an urgent classroom crackdown. A group of boys even refused to be taught by one teacher, then distributed a faked pornographic image of her…

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Women who suffer domestic abuse and/or violent sexual assault who kill their abuser: MURDER Man who suffers anxiety + depression days into lockdown who kills wife: MANSLAUGHTER ...and people still argue there isn’t conviction bias between men and women who kill.

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Gary Goldsmith painting himself as ‘the black sheep in the family’ and saying he’s a ‘normal bloke’ is actually mad. Gary, you literally pleaded guilty to beating your wife. What you are is an ABUSER. ITV management, why on earth are you platforming this abuser? #CBB

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That this man has walked free after only serving nine years for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp goes to show the paltry value criminal justice systems places on women's lives. Shameful.

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Oscar Pistorius released on parole 11 years after killing Reeva Steenkamp

The former athlete shot Reeva Steenkamp multiple times through a closed bathroom door in 2013.

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🧵 The head teacher Emma Pattison and her 7 y/o daughter, Lettie, who were killed by her husband was preparing to leave him, her sister has revealed. Deborah Kirk said she regarded Emma’s relationship w/husband George as abusive + believed she was a victim of coercive control…

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Adidas response to video of Kurt Zouma kicking his cat: "We can confirm Kurt Zouma is no longer an adidas contracted athlete.” Adidas response to audio of Greenwood raping his partner: “Adidas plays no role in any decisions made regarding any member of the team at the club."

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Lots of male ex-players/pundits/presenters who are usually very vocal on societal issues, politics etc on here having an immense difficultly standing with women against male violence. Why is speaking out against rapist players so hard for you guys? Do you need to read it again?

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Two men walk behind a woman busking, sexually assault her, call it a joke and then offer her 50p… 97% of women aged 18-24 have been sexually harassed, 96% don’t report because of the belief that it would not change anything. Men, help change this. (Credit: Hollymariemusic)

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Happy Mother’s Day to my mum. We’ve been seperated for 9 years. You’ve missed my twenties and missed me become a man. This year we achieved the dream: we quashed your murder conviction. Your strength over the years has given me mine. We WILL free you soon! x #FreeSallyChallen

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Tomorrow at 09.30 our mother’s bail and plea hearing will be heard at The Old Bailey, Court 1. For the first time in 9 years our mother could be released and with us. The @cpsuk are fighting her release. Come support our mother’s continued fight for justice! #FreeSallyChallen

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1 year

The decision by @BBCNewsnight to tonight platform not only misogyny king Andrew Tate but a man who asks girls if they want to die for viral videos, Mizzy, is delusional. Why are we not discussing the failure of social media platforms to tackle this abusive content?

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Will keep it short: I've had two months off to look after myself. I'm as committed as ever to campaign to help name and stop #maleviolence . Women are forced to live in a world where murder and abusing women is accepted. Men, act to support women's voices, help engage others now!

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Another day of victim blaming women. It is staggering that Lancashire Police decided to share this sensitive information. It is seemingly, as always, women's fault. Woman goes missing, their fault. Woman murdered by a man, their fault.

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Police accused of victim blaming after revealing Nicola Bulley’s alcohol struggles

Lancashire Police accused of ‘shameful PR spin at expense of victim’s reputation and dignity’ as search for missing mother continues

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Are we losing the fight against *femicide? With or without a weapon, a 17 y/o boy felt entitled to harm Elianne. The ingrained misogyny women and girl’s face is being ignored in this coverage. Name it: male violence against women and girls.

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Are we losing the fight against knife crime?

Actress Brooke Kinsella said she had seen ‘no meaningful change’ in fight against knife crime since her brother Ben was murdered 15 years ago

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5 years

Blood, sweat and tears went into quashing this verdict. Media: I am taking a break. I am depleted. The #coercivecontrol has been recognised in our mother’s case. We will be asking the CPS to not pursue our mother, a 65 y/o mother + victim of DV from the age of 15.

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James Cleverly making a joke about spiking his wife’s drink and controlling women not only shows the Home Sec doesn’t take his role in tackling violence against women and girls seriously, it exposes that he holds misogynistic views.

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Home Secretary James Cleverly apologises for 'ironic joke' about spiking wife's drink

The home secretary is criticised for saying the ideal spouse is "someone who is always mildly sedated".

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Vile response by Matt Hancock here, displaying full blown I-am-man-do-not-question-me-woman vibes. Dr Allin-Khan's tone is one of an NHS worker risking HER life in the field that HE leads as Secretary of State for Health. She is exercising her right to hold govt to account!

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I will respectfully challenge the Government - I want our country to succeed. However, I will not 'watch my tone' when dozens of NHS and care staff are dying unnecessarily. A clip of my Q to the Health Sec today.

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RETRIAL !!!!

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@BBCNewsPR @bbcquestiontime As a domestic abuse campaigner your stance is incorrect, he abused his wife on MULTIPLE ocassions. Your defence silences survivors of abuse. It is nothing short of repugnant. You are failing woefully in your duty as a public broadcaster.

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@BBCScotlandNews Replace the word ‘sex’ with ‘rape’. A child cannot consent to sex?!

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@TheSun Citing previous campaign work with survivors only compounds your total failure to publish Clarkson’s misogynistic bile. You are only sorry that you got called out. Where is your apology to Meghan?

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My mother has decided to speak out for the first time to tell her story. Her landmark case has helped raise awareness of coercive control + gives society a deeper understanding of domestic abuse. I’m proud of my mother. #CoerciveControl #SallyChallen

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Sally Challen tells her story to save others from her fate

The figure walking across the dark car park was one Sally Challen recognised immediately. Of course she did. After 30 years of marriage she would have known that gait, that profile, anywhere.

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There have been horrific videos circulating online this week of a woman being sexually assaulted in London by England fans after our last match. Men, if you spot any abuse DO NOT stand idly by, please act and report immediately to the emergency services. #MaleSilenceIsViolence

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Jamie Dornan, who admitted that he stalked a woman to prepare for his role in The Fall, saying "It felt kind of exciting, in a really sort of dirty way,” now opens up about being stalked himself saying it was “f****** scary.” Oh, so now you get it?

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Jamie Dornan Reveals He Had a “Stalker-Type Situation” After ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Success

The actor said while he has "tried to put walls up" between him and fans, one "scary" experience impacted his family.

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BREAKING: Oscar Pistorius is to be freed on parole. Shameful. Reeva Steenkamp's life was worth just a six-and-a-half years prison sentence. This is the value justice systems throughout the world put on the lives of women murdered by men...

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Serving just six-and-a-half years for murdering your partner is unacceptable. Reeva Steenkamp’s life was taken by this Pistorius and a court convicted him of murder. Abused women who killed their tormentors have served longer, and I should know. #HerNameWasReevaSteenkamp

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Emily Clarkson on her father’s misogynistic column targeting Meghan Markle. Jeremy should heed the words of his daughter who has experience of online abuse. Countless men worship Jeremy Clarkson’s voice, countless men will see this misogyny and bullying as acceptable. It is not.

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Reminded myself today that this is the first year of my mother’s life where she is free to form her own identity as an adult woman. I’m always so genuinely excited to see her out in the world and slowly making her own decisions. Her story of abuse doesn’t define her. ♥️

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Kate popped to the shops, yet a court heard today this police officer raped a mother at her home multiple times, having intially responded to a break-in. Who is higher on the news agenda? Men’s violence against women once again buried in the news agenda.

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Policeman raped woman while on duty in Plymouth, court hears

David Stansbury is accused of raping a woman at her home multiple times, a court hears.

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@AndyMorganist Yes, how dare she make her own choice to show leg and refuse when a male photographer tells her to. Outrageous.

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I really haven't intended to end up in the throws of the Harry & Meghan vs Royal Family wars, but when a family is a part of the essential mechanisms of govt + performs a public duty, then yes I will care if they fail to speak out against misogyny and trash mental health support.

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First visit in 9 years to see our mum as a prisoner ON REMAND and NOT convicted of murder! ...and wow, what a feeling. The fight continues. #FreeSallyChallen

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My mother received a 22-year sentence for the murder of my father (her abuser) in 2011, yet this man who dismembered the victim into more than 200 pieces gets 19 years. Yet more proof that women are dealt a harsher hand than men in the criminal justice system.

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🧵 Nicholas Metson, who admitted to the murder of Holly Bramley has been handed a minimum term of 19 years and 316 days. Holly’s sister, Sarah-Jayne Lindop, said the loss of her sister was "still raw" but "justice has finally been served".

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If each of these 149 women were on a bus, bombed by a man, it‘d be national crisis. The PM would hold a Cobra meeting + address the public. There would be urgency. Instead 149 women were killed by men in 1yr, two thirds killed by their current or ex-partner, and it’s normalised.

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We dedicate our fourth report on women and girls aged 14 years and over who were killed by men in the UK in 2018, to the women named and remembered here

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Big congratulations to @jessphillips for being appointed Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence & Safeguarding! Jess was a supporter of our campaign to recognise the abuse my mother, #SallyChallen , suffered and is the voice we need to tackle DV.

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Sir Keir Starmer appoints Jess Phillips to Labour front bench as he reveals full line-up

She was one of former leader Jeremy Corbyn's strongest critics.

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David Challen

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That this story isn’t front page of any national paper today is a disgrace. A serving @gmpolice detective has been found guilty of raping a child, but this barely registers on the news agenda. Is this the level now, accepting police perpetrated child abuse?

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Greater Manchester detective guilty of rape of 12-year-old child

Stockport-based Det Con Stephen Hardy is found guilty of 20 offences of "sickening sexual abuse".

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David Challen

1 year

@TheSun The Sun would rather close up shop than apologise to Meghan by choice. A true sign of the paper’s misogyny and racism. Maybe The Sun should be the next Murdoch rag to go down, just like NOTW? #ApologiseToMeghan

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David Challen

9 months

In a week where Man Utd mislead the public to believe Greenwood was ‘cleared of all charges’ to now Luis Rubiales lying kissing Jenni Hermoso was “mutual” and "with consent", men with platforms need to speak out against male leaders in the game who are consistently failing women.

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David Challen

5 years

Lovely pictures of our mum on the front page of today’s @guardian and @Telegraph . A true watershed moment in domestic violence! #CoerciveControl #FreeSallyChallen

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David Challen

9 months

I cannot believe the Prime Minister and Prince William are not showing up to see our courageous national women’s team play their first World Cup final. What a bloody national disgrace. You can bet anything that they wouldn’t have missed it was the men’s national team. Wasters.

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David Challen

3 years

Ah to be blindly labelled an abusive misogynistic right-wing GC-bloke when I’ve not even spoken on this issue?! Yes, all that walking through absolute hell to free my mother, sit through a murder trial and landmark appeal and still want to try campaign against male violence. Ok?

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David Challen

4 years

“I have decided to give her a second chance” the judge, Michalis Papathanasiou, told the packed courtroom’ These grotesque comments are delusional in a case that has from the outset consiprired to wrongfully convict this suffering woman. #IBelieveHer

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Cyprus rape case: British teenager returning home

Woman, 19, seen at Larnaca airport hours after being told she was free to leave country

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David Challen

3 years

We all have a duty to read the victim impact statements from Sarah’s family. Sarah was a daughter and a sister, killed by #maleviolence in a society that consistently fails to tackle violent men. Men in positions of power remain protected, women are not.

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Sarah Everard murder: Victim impact statements in full

In court, the family of Sarah Everard confront her murderer and lay bare their loss and anguish.

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David Challen

6 months

Serving just six-and-a-half years for murdering your partner is unacceptable. Reeva Steenkamp’s life was taken by this Pistorius and a court convicted him of murder. Abused women who killed their tormentors have served longer, and I should know. #HerNameWasReevaSteenkamp

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#OscarPistorius very likely to be released when he comes before the Parole Board on Friday . I fully support his release , having got to know him well and seen him a number of times in jail , his punitive sentence has been served . I know this view will not be liked by some…

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David Challen

2 months

The Taliban will soon start stoning women to death in public, the radical group's Supreme Leader announced as he declared war against Western democracy. The West abandoned Afghanistan women and girls, now this is their fate. Do not ignore it ⬇️

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Taliban vow to start stoning women to death in public for adultery

A TV broadcast on Saturday saw supreme leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada call the Western human rights defenders 'representatives of the devil'

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David Challen

5 years

It is not in the public interest to make our mother and us as her sons go through another trial for murder. Now is your chance to make your voice heard! Please sign the petition and support our continued fight for justice. #FreeSallyChallen

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Sign the Petition

It is not in the public interest to make Sally Challen go through another trial for murder

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David Challen

5 years

FYI, we ARE applying for bail!

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David Challen

1 year

The obsession to repeatedly run this cesspit sexist story about how Bridget Fonda doesn’t look 32 anymore is utterly repugnant. People age, let her get on with her life.

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David Challen

5 years

What a moment. Look mum, we did it! CPS, please refrain from pursuing our 65 year old mother who suffered from #CoerciveControl from age 15 - 56. #FreeSallyChallen

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ITV News

5 years

'We get another shot at getting our story heard' Sally Challen's son David speaks following his mother's success in the Court of Appeal. More here on today's landmark ruling:

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David Challen

5 years

Will legal history be made today? Will we create a watershed moment in domestic violence today? Recognising the abuse our mother suffered is vital to acknowledging the severity of this abuse. This is for our mum and the silent victims of #coercivecontrol . #FreeSallyChallen

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David Challen

8 months

🧵 The worst kept secret, Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period at the height of his fame. I shudder to imagine just how many people were involved in covering up this man’s alleged abuse.

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Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and abuse

Four women, including one who was just 16, make allegations after an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches

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David Challen

2 years

@Adam_Creme This happened to me when I was waiting tables for Carluccio’s, the table up and left whilst I was in the kitchen, manager tried to take it off me so lied to say they had paid for half and made me cough up some money for the rest. Regret not taking it further.

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David Challen

4 years

This time last year my mother took the huge step to speak out about the #coercivecontrol she suffered after winning her freedom from prison. Sat in another room watching helplessly I was immensely proud as she offered advice to victims that she would have wanted.

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Channel 4 News

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"Tell somebody. Get out before it gets worse because it will destroy you." Sally Challen, who spent nine years in prison after killing her abusive husband, says the public, the police and the legal system need to be educated about coercive control.

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David Challen

9 months

🧵 Three women who were raped by the same man say their experience of the justice system was so damaging they would think twice about reporting an attack again. They now want to reform the way victims of sex offences are treated in court.

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Three women raped by same man team up to seek changes to court cases

The women say they were "battered and bruised" by the legal process that led to a serial rapist being jailed.

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David Challen

9 months

BREAKING: Spain's World Cup-winning women footballers refuse to play until FA president who kissed player quits. A total of 56 players, including all of the 23-strong WC-winning squad, signed a joint statement after Rubiales refused to quit.

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Luis Rubiales: Spain's World Cup-winning women footballers refuse to play until federation boss who...

Luis Rubiales insists he won't step down after he grabbed player Jennifer Hermoso and kissed her on the lips during the trophy presentation ceremony. The head of Spain's Sports Council is seeking...

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David Challen

5 years

Richard, I would have done ANYTHING for a concerned neighbour making sure my mother was okay over the years she was gaslighted by my father. More police interventions might have saved her from more abuse. EVERYONE would want these people next door looking out for their safety.

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BBC Newsnight

5 years

“I question the motives of the neighbours who stood there with a microphone pressed against the wall recording somebody’s row… so concerned were they, they went to The Guardian” – Richard Barnes, deputy mayor of London under Boris Johnson #newsnight

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David Challen

5 years

I was beleaguered and despondent before I met @HWistrich + @bindelj . The law + media had painted my mother as jealous and calculated. I couldn’t see the truth ever being heard. The more I saw them, the more their relentless energy to fight for victims of abuse spurred me on ♥️

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5 years

This time last week I saw my mother walk out of court free! Her abuse acknowledged. A moment in my life I didn’t expect to see for another 9 years. I’m back to work now but I MUST take a moment to publicly thank some important people who helped support us. #SallyChallen

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David Challen

4 years

Men, please actively support the hashtag #iwasblamed and give voice to women who have been victim blamed. Men lead the way in suppressing and shutting down women’s experiences. Good men are ones that act to support their voices. Silent support is no support at all.

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Dr. Jessica Taylor

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A short video about #iwasblamed and why I started this hashtag for women and girls who are subjected to victim blaming Love to you all today and always, sisters. Speak out, be heard. You were NEVER to blame for what he CHOSE to do to you.

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David Challen

11 months

Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking + forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women. The indictment names seven alleged victims who it says were recruited by the Tate brothers through false promises of love and marriage. FINALLY.

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Andrew Tate charged with rape and human trafficking

After appearing in court on Wednesday Andrew Tate said: "I look forward to being found innocent."

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