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Katie Knowles Says Her Father Raped Her for Years

The revelation is fueling support for survivors alongside renewed scrutiny of online assault networks.

Overview

  • Katie Knowles said in an Instagram video that her father raped her for years.
  • She said she had shared the abuse only with friends and family before and had therapy to cope.
  • She later thanked followers for support, saying many women replied with their own stories.
  • She cited a CNN report on online groups that teach how to assault women as a factor in speaking out.
  • She called out online trolls who questioned why she had not reported the abuse, noting she was a child and her father is dead.