R*ped in Police Custody
Summary
Chris Cook recounts being sexually abused by Warren County, NJ Sheriff Edward Bullock as a juvenile. After being wrongly accused of stealing a pumpkin, Cook entered the justice system and was repeatedly sent to detention. Sheriff Bullock exploited his authority to groom and assault Cook during transport, escalating from fondling to attempted rape. Cook describes the trauma, institutional neglect, and his eventual transfer to psychiatric care.
Topics discussed
Introduction and the pumpkin theft incident
First encounter with Sheriff Bullock and initial abuse
Repeated abuse during probation violations and detention
Escalation of abuse and suicide attempt at Youth Corps
Psychiatric hospitalization and time at Carrier Clinic
Post-high school life, alcoholism, and the sheriff's arrest
Marriage struggles, suicide attempts, and decision to seek rehab
Rehab experience and finally disclosing the abuse
Filing a lawsuit and the deposition process
The trial, settlement, and meeting with Clark
Reflections on healing, stigma, and speaking out
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