BBC 'Culture of Fear' Led to Sexual Assaults

celebrity – n. the state of being famous

imprison – v.  to put (someone) in prison

allegation – n. a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal

inquiry – n.  an official effort to collect and examine information about something

rumor – n.  information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true

tactic – n. an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal

deferential – adj. a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something

offense – n.  a criminal act

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prosecution – n.  the act or process of holding a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty