Twitter reacts to the Jian Ghomeshi verdict

Ontario Court Justice William Horkins delivered his verdict in the Jian Ghomeshi case Thursday morning: Not guilty on all charges. Twitter is ablaze with reactions to the outcome. We've compiled some of the top tweets.

So much gratitude to all the women who came forward to share their painful truths about #Ghomeshi. To the court, to the press, to each other

— Naomi Klein (@NaomiAKlein) March 24, 2016

I believe the victims but I wouldn't have convicted him based on the evidence brought forward in court. #Ghomeshi — Leah McLaren (@leahmclaren) March 24, 2016

You know what you don't remember from years ago? Types of cars. You know what you DO remember? YOUR FUCKING ASSAULT. Jesus christ. — Chip Zdarsky ;) (@zdarsky) March 24, 2016

When the #Ghomeshi verdict came out, I felt like all the women around me in the newsroom heave a collective sigh of solidarity. — Noor Javed (@njaved) March 24, 2016

If my abuser were still alive, he'd be trolling us so hard right now. This decision is a gift to rapists everywhere. #IBelieveSurvivors — Julie S. Lalonde (@JulieSLalonde) March 24, 2016

Here's the thing: the judge's job is to find the defendant guilty or not guilty. It's not his job to say we need to believe less survivors.

— Anne Thériault (@anne_theriault) March 24, 2016

Makes no sense to point to #Ghomeshi verdict and say, "See, this is why women shouldn't report." We can't change the system by avoiding it. — Robyn Urback (@RobynUrback) March 24, 2016

Tragically, our systems continue to put survivors of sexual assault on trial while their abusers and rapists go free. #IBelieveSurvivors — Janet Mock (@janetmock) March 24, 2016

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There is no "right" way to act after an assault. Full stop. #Ghomeshi — Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) March 24, 2016

Are you crying? Because I'm crying. And I know I'm not alone. — Shannon (@zchamu) March 24, 2016

To anyone thinking of trolling those who choose to believe survivors, know that the #Ghomeshi judge was trolling enough for you all today — Candace (@c_woodside) March 24, 2016

I am a professional comedian and I will not write a better joke than this all year. https://t.co/whxLZpezNKMarch 24, 2016

The verdict, we expected. The judge's rendering of it, however, was shocking. "No hesitation" whatsoever. #ghomeshi — Ruth Spencer (@ruths) March 24, 2016

Would it not have been possible to find reasonable doubt without confirming every single rape myth? Every reason women don't report? — Ashley Csanady (@AshleyCsanady) March 24, 2016

Unsurprising #Ghomeshi acquittals shouldn't stop the conversation about what evidence is relevant in SA trials and how we treat complainants — Jennifer Taylor (@jennlmtaylor) March 24, 2016

@mariskreizman Judge believes evidence — Leo Urkle (@LeoUrk) March 24, 2016

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