"She was emboldened by alcohol."
I believe it's more than that. Although alcohol played a huge part.
I have two daughters not too far removed in age from the victim. I have counselled them about this scenario and have told them that money and ego are not worth dying for.
Both have ridden horses and understood this comparison I draw. I told them that just as they are careful around stud horses they must be careful around men. A stallion may do something nasty or foolish in a time of stress(or rut). In their wild state, men are the same way. They cannot be trusted and they are dangerous.
I told them that they are accustomed to law abiding types who will stand almost any kind of abuse without lashing out. But street types don't know or don't care about rules and can do much more damage than can be done to them, and enjoy it.
Naturally, I included keeping distance, keeping eyes averted and running like hell. I showed them how to gouge eyes, break hyoids, stomp toes etc, also. But not provoking a thug was the most emphatic message.
They are outgoing, brassy and used to getting their way. I know they could have been this victim. I only hope and pray they would remember my words if this happened to them.
Thank you for a sane and thoughtful post.
I think your daughters are most fortunate
to have you, and somehow, I truly believe
they would act accordingly if confronted
with a similar situation.
Bless you.