"Content Warning: Sexual Assault ⢠Pictured here is Xian Bass, a woman who took a photo with singer Miguel Jontel Pimentel (known as Miguel). As a fan of his, she approached him and asked to take a photo with him. After the photo was taken, she later wrote, âAfter we took this photo, you took it upon yourself to grab my breast and remove it from my shirt WITHOUT CONSENT. You then proceeded to look at my naked breast with such a disgusting look on your face. It's still embedded in my memory. The sneer of your lip and salivating mouth is making my stomach turn. I really don't understand why you would do that to someone who approached you as a fan. I'm beyond disgusted right now. Are you used to treating random female strangers this way? Have you gotten away with this in the past? Well, it stops HERE and NOW. I will not sit in shameful silence and allow sexual assault to be normalized.â Xian has gotten a lot of backlash since posting this photo, mostly from people saying because of her outfit / how she spoke to him, she was âasking for itâ which, as we all know, is completely ridiculous. It doesnât matter what youâre wearing, if you're a fan of someone's music, etc, it is never okay for someone to grab your body without your consent, and especially not okay for them to grab your breast and remove it from your shirt. Absolutely disgusting. Please share this story and help support Xian; she is getting a lot of negative attention, because rape culture exists, and people have the nerve to defend a sexual assaulterâs behavior instead of believing her story. Xian, I want you to know that I believe you 100%, and that you are so brave and strong for talking about this openly. Itâs so difficult for people who have been sexually assaulted to come forward, and even more so when it involves a celebrity or public figure. Please support Xian and show her you believe her and care! #supportsurvivors #believesurvivors #endrapeculture #speakupspeakout"
