Outrage Over Trivialization of a Serious Issue
In an Instagram story posted on Wednesday, Uriel expressed her profound disgust at what she described as the trivialization of such a serious issue. She sharply criticized Darlington for his actions, emphasizing that they serve to normalize harmful behavior.
Drawing from her personal experiences, Uriel, who is an aunt to young girls, recounted uncomfortable encounters from her teenage years when older men objectified her due to her early physical development. She labeled Darlington’s actions as a permanent "stain" on his reputation, underscoring that the innocence of a minor should never be treated as "content" or a "joke."
"Shaking with Rage and Heartbreak"
Uriel's impassioned statement reflected her deep emotional response to the controversy. "If I ever set up my ring light to speak on Speed Darlington’s escapade, I’m telling you—you would take my phone away. You wouldn’t even recognise me. I haven’t been able to sleep properly. Because how is it that the alleged rape of a minor has become a joke? A trending topic? A clout-chasing opportunity?" she wrote.
She continued, describing the situation as "disgusting." "I detest everything about that human being. And let me be clear: as an auntie to two young girls around that same age, and another who’s growing into it. I’m absolutely livid. I’m shaking with rage and heartbreak. Someone who has lived abroad, who should know better, yet this?"
Recalling her own adolescence, Uriel shared, "When I was 14, I developed quickly, and I looked a lot older than my age. And even though nothing happened to me. I remember constantly feeling uncomfortable. Older men would try to chat me up, stare at me. Say things they had no business saying to a child. So when I saw what Speed allegedly did, it brought a wave of flashbacks. It hit home in a way I wasn’t prepared for."
She concluded her powerful message with an unequivocal condemnation: "I felt angry. I felt violated on behalf of that young girl, and I honestly had to hold myself back yesterday because I was in such a rage. Speed, you messed up. Badly. This person allegedly did something that should never be ignored or joked about. This will forever stain your name. The innocence of a girl child is not for entertainment. It’s not content. It’s not a joke."