Instagram/@thekatiethurstonKatie Thurston's revealing a traumatic incident to the world ... telling fans she was raped and the justice system has failed her.
The "Bachelorette" -- who starred on Season 17 of the show -- broke the news in an Instagram post Friday where she shared parts of her story alongside a list of resources for others who have experienced sexual assault and rape.
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