News: 12 Women Accuse Tattoo Artist of Sexual Assault

26 year-old Chapman Edward Swindell was arrested and charged with sexual assault against two of his clients early this week. Two women say that he took them into separate rooms of the tattoo shop where he worked - Mild II Wild in Ft. Worth, Texas - and proceeded to sexually assault them. Since the initial report, 10 other women have come forward and filed similar complaints against Swindell. Cameron Jones, another artist at Mild II Wild, said, "In no way do we condone what happened. As soon as we found out more information, he was fired."

Protect Yourself!
Sexual assault in a professional environment such as this is very rare, but it can and does happen. The two women that reported their assault to police immediately after they left the shop did the right thing. It may have been better if they could have found a way to escape earlier, but at least they didn't just leave and keep quiet, like the other 10 women who are just now coming forward. Please, people! Do not allow yourselves to be a victim by anyone! My article, When Professionals Become Sexual Abusers can provide you with the tools you need if (God forbid) you ever find yourself in this kind of situation.