Barry Hovis

Overview

Barry Hovis was a Missouri Republican state representative who described date rapes as “consensual rapes” during a legislative debate. He claimed most sexual assaults reported to him as a police offic…

Description

Barry Hovis was a Missouri Republican state representative who described date rapes as “consensual rapes” during a legislative debate. He claimed most sexual assaults reported to him as a police officer were date rapes that started as consensual encounters. Despite claiming he misspoke, the context showed his dismissive attitude toward rape allegations. His comments sparked outrage and reinforced rape culture narratives.