Cup Of Justice LUNASHARK MEDIA

Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — are still reeling from JP Miller’s utterly bizarre interview on Ashleigh Banfield’s show on NewsNation late Friday night. Pastor JP appears to be on some sort of public relations tour, claiming that his lawyer told him it would help with his future defamation cases. But so far? It’s not going well — starting with his vivid descriptions of a lost spaghetti dinner. In a manic sit-down with reporter Rich McHugh filled with inconsistencies and strange logic, JP gave the world terrifying insight into behavior that Mica Francis ostensibly had to endure while married to him. 
Also on the show, Alex Murdaugh is officially going back on his word by appealing his 40-year federal sentence, claiming it was cruel and unusual punishment. Plus, a discussion on Miss Kansas’ brave on-stage moment, calling out an abuser, and a call for more consequences in the Marion, Kansas, newspaper raid.
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Mandy's New Paddleboard Hobby
Outcast Sport Fishing
Book: The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific
Book: Getting Stoned with Savages (2006)
News Nation JP Miller Interview
Book: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan...
Woman Arrested on Myrtle Beach for wearing a thong

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Last week marked the ninth anniversary of Stephen Smith’s death. Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about Mandy and Liz’s latest reporting in the case and the biggest mystery that exists in the original investigation. Also on the show, Mandy is dismissed from the frivolous defamation case filed against her by a former University of South Carolina professor, who was accused in multiple sexual harassment cases.

Plus, why Alex Murdaugh’s latest filing to the South Carolina Supreme Court is likely to go nowhere. And we talk about the Lauren Johansen case out of Tennessee and how utterly preventable her murder was. 

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EPISODE RESOURCES:
Mandy's Defamation Lawsuit Filed by a Former USC Professor
Mandy's Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed with Prejudice.
Murdaugh Federal Appeal 
Jack Swerling's Latest Mistrial

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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.
Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America’s dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they’re caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham.
 
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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — listened to Dick Harpootlian’s (ridiculously long) farewell speech in the South Carolina Senate and needless to say, they have some thoughts on it. Especially when it comes to Dick’s tone-deaf defense of his own behavior defending Alex Murdaugh.

Also on the show, several lawmakers around the country are seriously considering introducing legislation to end no-fault divorces. Mandy, Liz and Eric discuss the possible impacts that could come from that, along with how women like Mica Francis deserve BETTER divorce laws, not worse ones. 

Our hosts also emphasized the importance of objectivity, fairness, and respect in their respective fields, as well as the need to protect women's rights and autonomy. 
Premium Members get an extended discussion on Dick Harpootlian’s final words in the Senate, plus a conversation about a recent opinion piece that ran in Newsweek, calling Taylor Swift a bad role model for women and girls.

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EPISODE RESOURCES:
Dick Harpootlian Winking at Liz 
Dick Harpootlian Farewell Speech on SC Senate Floor  
Duluth Model Power and Control Wheel
The Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence (DASH 2009-2024) Risk Identification, Assessment and Management Model

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — take a look at the lawsuit filed by Buster Murdaugh against documentary filmmakers and major networks, accusing them of defamation in their Stephen Smith reporting. 

Eric gives a quick primer about what defamation is and what Buster is going to have to prove in the courtroom. Mandy and Liz talk about their observations of how the media handled the mentions of the Murdaugh name in the Smith investigation and what things looked like behind the scenes when film crews descended on the Lowcountry. 

They also explore the biggest question of all: Will this case end up bringing much-needed answers in the Stephen Smith investigation?
 
Also on the show, what the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a firearm ban for those accused of domestic violence will do for women and why it’s so hard to get women’s stories of abuse to be taken seriously. 

Premium members get an extended discussion about how law enforcement handles domestic violence calls and what needs to change.

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Episode Resources:
CNN Special Report Featuring Mandy, Liz, Eric, Sandy and Others
ABC's 20/20 S44E11Fall of the House of Murdaugh
CNN: Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from owning guns

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We are honored once again to welcome Laura Richards, world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioral Analyst, formerly of New Scotland Yard. Every week Laura profiles behaviors and identifies the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion on her groundbreaking and award winning podcast: Crime Analyst.

Laura Richards and Mandy Matney discuss the prevalence and devastating consequences of coercive control in domestic abuse cases, emphasizing the need for legal changes and societal challenges to traditional gender roles. They'll also take a deeper dive into the Mica Francis case through the prism of Coercive Control. Learn more about Laura's research and additional resources at thelaurarichards.com or purchase her book Policing Domestic Violence on Amazon.

This episode also stresses the importance of education and awareness, as well as the predictability and preventability of domestic violence murders. Plus the importance of active listening and identifying red flags in relationships, such as devaluation, love bombing, and controlling behaviors. And! We reserved a special conversation just for Premium Members about certain traditions and how they play a role in controlling behavior.

Stay tuned for an upcoming Crime Analyst Episode with the other half of this conversation...

Episode Resources:
Duluth Model Power and Control Wheel
The Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence (DASH 2009-2024) Risk Identification, Assessment and Management Model
Stalking Resources

Learn more about Laura Richards here:
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youtube.com/@crimeanalyst
twitter.com/thecrimeanalyst
instagram.com/crimeanalyst/

And don't miss an explosive episode of True Sunlight Podcast this Thursday.

All that being said, let’s get into it...

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