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“The bias folks are complaining about is excusable because the angle of this podcast is not inherently to reexamine the case but to showcase the ways in which the justice system did not handle the case well. She’s making a pretty unbiased case for that. the bias comes from the fact that the reporter is open about her own view on the matter in terms of what the verdict should have been. She’s entitled to that opinion after weighing the evidence. And it’s clear from the beginning based on the title. It’s not a matter of opinion to state that important evidence and witnesses like the therapist and others were wrongly excluded from trial. It’s not an opinion to state our society has a long way to go in terms of how we assess abusive relationships and the psychological processes and cycles that women go through which keep them from leaving their abusers. That’s pretty well documented.
My take: Nikki was never diagnosed with mental illness besides PTSD. Nobody in her life ever questioned her stability. Why would she hurt herself? As for how the jury should have ruled, i need to dive deeper into self defense law. Her abuse definitely should have been considered an extreme mitigating circumstance. She shouldn’t have been given a maximum sentence.”
RastaGoldilox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/24
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“This podcast, as the host says, is “true crime upside down” because it tells the story of a woman who *survives*. It explores the way our society treats the women who defend their lives. It is moving, human, trauma-informed, and so important.
Nikki’s life experiences are woven together in a way...”Read full review »
wheatie m via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/21
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“Didn’t think this could too her in-depth article she wrote about Nikki, but wow. I’ve cried more listening to this podcast than any other one I’ve listened to before. Heartbreaking and hopefully eye opening to others. Great podcast”
morg0503 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/21
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“This story is told in a way that it makes it harder to believe Nikki was convicted. It outlines all the systemic issues victims face daily. It highlights what domestic violence looks like in many ways. Kudos to Justine & all involved in producing this. I hope this sparks the long overdue...”Read full review »
jessica123456778 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/21
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