Ep 373: The Law That Could Have Saved Mica Francis with Attorney Regina Ward Part 5
Summary
Attorney Regina Ward discusses the failed attempts to pass a coercive control bill in South Carolina, blaming legislative inaction for Micah Francis’s death. She urges listeners to contact Senator Luke Rankin and sign petitions to force the issue. The episode also covers the upcoming federal trial of John Paul Miller, where witnesses will detail his pattern of abuse and cyberstalking.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Neiman Marcus and Mint Mobile
Clip: Rich McHugh on Micah Miller's case
Introduction to Attorney Regina Ward
Legislative failure in South Carolina
Regina's personal experience with abuse
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Drafting Micah's Law and public petitions
Federal charges and pattern of behavior
Impact of the documentary and public awareness
Advice for victims: documentation and instincts
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Legal frameworks and international comparisons
Empowering women and spotting red flags
Abuse of religious authority and manipulation
Closing thoughts and final sponsor: Monday.com
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