Lucy DeCoutere

The case was an invaluable education in sexual assault reporting and how near-impossible it is to be a credible witness.

The 48-year-old faces four sexual assault charges and one of overcoming resistance by choking. Read Chatelaine's ongoing coverage of the trial.

Her lawyer says "she wants survivors of violence to know that what they do in the aftermath in no way changes the truth.”

Feminism goes viral as abused and silenced women find their voices on social media. It’s a movement that’s young, vocal and thoroughly wired — and it’s a lot bigger than Jian Ghomeshi.