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The Banned Teacher CBC True Crime
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4,3 • 6 beoordelingen
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From the host that brought you The Band Played On, The Banned Teacher is a new investigation, in a different city. He says it was consensual sex. She says it was rape. He was her music teacher. She was a teen. And it wasn't just once, with one girl. He had sex with students in closets, classrooms, and cars. The Banned Teacher begins with one victim's search for justice but turns into a full investigation by host Julie Ireton. Warning: This series contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault
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Episode 1: The ghost
As a teen, Anne-Marie Robinson dreamed of becoming a professional musician. The talented French horn player soon became the music teacher’s favourite. But it wasn’t the kind of attention she wanted. On a band trip, he bought the kids alcohol and she ended up in his hotel bed. Decades later, she ran into him. It was like seeing a ghost.
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Episode 2: Time capsule
Robinson stored her painful, high-school memories deep in her mind. But it all came flooding back in midlife after she saw the music teacher. She decided to confront him. That meeting led Robinson on a journey to discover what really happened and report it to police.
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Episode 3: Seeking justice
More than a year after Robinson went to police, William Douglas Walker was charged with a sex crime. She alleged he groomed and controlled her when she was 16. After four and half years in court, a judge said there wasn’t enough proof she hadn’t consented to sex. The case was dismissed.
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Episode 4: Hello powerful woman
Robinson couldn’t help but think if she knew there were other victims, the outcome of the case would have been different. The investigation finds another survivor, Robinson reaches out and gets a response right away: “Hello Powerful Woman.” She finally meets the woman who got the teacher banned.
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Episode 5: The blip
The desk in Jeanie McKay’s teenage bedroom had 56 notches: one for every time she had sexual intercourse with her music teacher. It would become evidence years later, when Walker was found guilty of professional misconduct and banned from teaching. During his statement, he referred to his former student as a “blip.”
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Episode 6: The diaries
Jackie Short kept detailed diaries as a teen. She knew the teacher was making sexual advances to multiple students. At the same time, he was courting another teacher who would become his wife. On a band trip to Germany, Short told an administrator what was going on at their high school.
Klantrecensies
A limited and biased perspective in the podcast
In the podcast "The Banned Teacher," victims courageously share their experiences with a teacher who they claim violated their bodily integrity. It is commendable that they are speaking out and sharing their stories, and it is important to respect their bravery.
Unfortunately, it must be noted that the host presents the podcast from a biased perspective, specifically a feminist standpoint. This has resulted in a one-sided and biased portrayal of the situation, which diminishes the overall quality of the podcast.
It is crucial to approach sensitive issues in a balanced manner and shed light on different perspectives. By solely focusing on the feminist perspective, there is a risk of overlooking other important aspects of the story. This can lead to a lack of objectivity and a limited understanding of the situation.
Furthermore, the podcast gives the impression of condemning and "canceling" the 'perpetrator,' which is disheartening. It is important to address the issue of responsibility in a responsible manner and uphold the principle of presumption of innocence until proven otherwise.
In conclusion, while it is commendable that the podcast provides a platform for victims, it is evident that the presentation adopts a biased and one-sided approach. A balanced approach and respect for the principles of fairness and justice would strengthen the podcast and contribute to a better understanding of the situation.