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I think much of the backlash came about because of the way most of the mainstream press was covering the trial. There were a lot of misleading headlines and it was very frustrating to watch the actual testimonies and exhibits, see where Amber was caught in obvious lies---and then CNN/WaPO/MSNBC would write a headline making it AS IF Amber proved the abuse.Can we say for certain right now though that the trial and the public's vitriol hasn't set the movement back? Regardless of whether Amber deserved the backlash or not.
I think the tsunami of vitriol came about because of the public's frustration with the total lack of transparency in msm.
If the public didn't speak out, by tweeting or Tik Tok, or IG, etc, the word would not have been received that the public did not believe Amber's stories. Everyone would have just accepted msm headlines claiming that Amber deserved justice for the brutal rapes and beatings by Johnny Depp.
I think the movement has been moved forward in a positive way by this trial. Let's agree that EVERYONE should be listened to and allowed to tell their story. But belief comes with some time and objectivity. JMO