By JAY REEVES
Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – An Alabama woman said today she has received public support yet also some criticism for speaking out against the light sentence given to a man convicted of raping her over a period of several years.
Courtney Andrews, 20, said she hopes her decision to come forward will prevent attacks on other women by Austin Clem, 25, who avoided prison time despite the convictions. While The Associated Press typically does not identify victims in sexual assault cases, Andrews said she was speaking publicly about her ordeal to raise awareness about what happened.
“What’s done to me has been done, but I don’t want this guy to hurt other people,” said Andrews.