Show Notes
The Defendants: Case Files is the next iteration of The Defendants. Our first six episodes explored how the justice system is set up, and why it doesn't work for cases involving sexual violence. We are working on our next six, which will further explore how we can change this system for the better. In the interim, we want to keep the conversation going, and we're doing that with Defendants: Case Files.
Once a month, myself and human rights expert Anuja Jaiswal are going to look into a specific case that caught our attention and ignited conversation. We're going to discuss what happened, why it played out that way, and what we think that can tell us about not just the justice system, but about us, and how our reactions contribute to the problem.
Today, we're bringing you an episode about probably the most famous case in recent history - Harvey Weinstein. The allegations against Harvey Weinstein printed in both the New York Times and the New Yorker are broadly attributed to kicking off the MeToo movement. Recently his New York rape charge was dropped and his California charges were sent to resentencing. We wanted to talk about how this case, which was so talked about, came to our consciousness, and just barely squeaked through the legal system.
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Anuja and Jane break down the Lindsay Clancy case and the unfortunate reality of postpartum healthcare and how we view mothers
Jane and Anuja discuss the downfall of Bill Cosby ("America's Dad") in the eyes of the public, and how a District Attorney seemingly worked to protect him from consequences
Elisha Bonnis tells Jane about her experience seeking justice via the civil litigation system.
The Defendants: Case Files is the next iteration of The Defendants. Our first six episodes explored how the justice system is set up, and why it doesn't work for cases involving sexual violence. We are working on our next six, which will further explore how we can change this system for the better. In the interim, we want to keep the conversation going, and we're doing that with Defendants: Case Files.
When the body feels like a “crime scene”, how do you heal? Listen as Jane and Marlee Liss discuss healing after sexual violence, reconnecting with your body, why the court system so often fails survivors, and how restorative justice and a rethink of masculinity could offer a better path forward.