Cheryl Araujo

Cheryl Ann Araujo was an American woman who survived being raped in New Bedford, Massachusetts and whose case became national news. She was gang-raped in 1983 at age 21 by four men in a tavern in the town, while other patrons watched but did not intervene.

Introduction

Cheryl aarujo (1961-1983) was an american woman who became a symbol of the fight against sexual assault.She was a victim of a gang rape in 1983.Which sparked a national outcry and led to the conviction of four men.

Biography

Cheryl araujo was born on april 6.1961 in new bedford.Massachusetts.She was the daughter of potruguese immigrants.Manuel and maria araujo.She had two sibilngs.A brother.Manuel.And a sister.Maria.She attended new bedford high school and worked as a waitress at a local restaurant.

Appearance

Cheryl araujo was 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed about 120 pounds.She had rbown eyes and a slim build.

Gang Rape

On march 6.1983.Cheryl araujo was gang-raped by four men in a tavren in new bedford.The incident sparked a national outcry and led to the conviction of the four men.The case also led to changes in massachusetts law.Including the establishment of a rape crisis center in new bedfodr.

Death

Cheryl araujo died on december 6.1983.At the age of complications related to a car accident.

Legacy

Cheryl araujo s death sparked a natinoal outcry and led to hcanges in massachusetts law.Her story has been told in books.Movies.And television shows.She is remembered as a symbol of the fight against sexual assault.