The trial of the five hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman has been in the news and I find that my reaction to every such trial is now frustration.

Frustration that any bit of inconsistency or unclear logic in her testimony is examined and undermined as though every victim always acts consistently and logically.

Frustration that she is suspected of having an ulterior motive, as though there are things that are worth going through this kind of scrutiny and pain.

Frustration before even knowing the verdict, because most of the time, the victims are doubted while the accused get to walk.