Most people have seen this story on their social media. What I have to say is nothing new and I'm sure many have said this before, but still, I feel the need to say it.

This is convicted rapist Brock Turner. I'm sure you know the basic details of the story but if not here is a short refresher: he was found in the act of sexually assaulting a young woman in her early 20's behind a dumpster by two Swedish grad students who were bicycling past. He was tried with three accounts of sexual assault which made him eligible for 14 years in prison. He was found guilty of all accounts. (Some people try to water this down, explaining how he's a scholarship swimmer, but I honestly don't see how any of that is relevant.)

This is the judge, Aaron Persky, who gave the following sentence for the three accounts of sexual assault: six months in jail and three years probation.

The internet was set ablaze and the general public is outraged. The American justice system has in place the "Double Jeopardy Clause." It is part of the fifth amendment and it protects citizens from being charged for the same crime more than once. (Let's say, for example, I wanted to sue you for crashing into my car. The case is settled, but then a year later, I decide to sue you again... see why this clause is important?) Anyway, because of this clause, convicted rapist Turner cannot be tried and convicted again for the same crime, so this is where his legal punishment ends.

Here is the victim's own words -- her letter to her attacker. Follow Ms. Doe, the unnamed victim, as she tells her side of the story.

To the victim: Add my voice to the chorus of those who are absolutely heartbroken that you had to endure this. You are not alone. I know you're afraid and hurting but you'll be okay, I promise. It gets better. You are strong. You are brave. You are loved, and you are worthy of love.