Women Rage Online Over Disturbing 'Motherless' Rape Site

Outrage grows over website that enabled men to drug and assault their partners

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:35pm

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A fractured, abstract painting in shades of red, orange, and black depicting the silhouette of a woman's face, symbolizing the fragmented and distorted experience of sexual assault.The disturbing revelations about the 'Online Rape Academy' website have sparked a wave of outrage and calls for action from women who have long endured sexual abuse and violence.Manhattan Today

Women have been reeling over the Eric Swalwell scandal and the revelations about the 'Motherless' website, which allowed men to share videos of themselves assaulting and raping their female partners who were drugged. The details of the site have sparked widespread fury among women, who are now gathering online to figure out how to channel this rage in the most effective ways.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing struggle women face in dealing with sexual violence and the lack of accountability for perpetrators. It also reflects the broader issue of how technology can be misused to enable and spread such abusive behavior.

The details

The 'Motherless' website received millions of unique visitors in recent months, with men sharing tips on which drugs to use to incapacitate their partners and then sexually assault them. While the site's founder has been arrested, the site was still active at the time of writing, exposing the scale of the problem.

  • The 'Motherless' website received 62 million unique hits in February 2026.
  • The website received over 82 million unique hits in March 2026.

The players

Eric Swalwell

A former Democratic Congressman who fell from grace in a scandal.

Andrew Tate

An accused international sex trafficker who was given safe harbor in Florida by Donald Trump.

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What they’re saying

“Women have been reeling over the Eric Swalwell scandal, which saw our former collective Dem Crush fall from grace in the span of a mere 11 days.”

— Tara Dublin, Author

“Women are rightfully enraged by our collective lived experiences. After all, we've been watching men get away with sexual crimes since the dawn of recorded history.”

— Tara Dublin, Author

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing struggle women face in dealing with sexual violence and the lack of accountability for perpetrators. It also reflects the broader issue of how technology can be misused to enable and spread such abusive behavior.