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GK Barry Says She Was Raped at 17

The disclosure highlights failures in how historic sexual‑assault reports are handled by authorities.

Overview

  • GK Barry, the 27‑year‑old social‑media star Grace Keeling, said on Saturday that she was raped when she was 17 by an older man who supervised her during a week of work experience.
  • She says she reported the assault to police at the time but was told the case was dismissed for lack of evidence.
  • Keeling has included the account in her new book and also posted about it on social media while working with the charity Rape Crisis for support.
  • She describes lasting effects including fear of encountering the alleged attacker, avoiding places linked to the experience, and relying on personal support rather than formal therapy.
  • The allegation is historic and the alleged attacker has not been named publicly, underscoring how workplace power imbalances and limited evidence can hinder criminal cases for past sexual assaults.