A Facebook post about the murder of Calum Simpson led us to a much bigger question: does the justice system treat violence against women differently than violence against men? In this episode, we examine the facts of the case, explore what the research says about gender and justice, and explain why the answer is far more complicated than we expected.
When Michelle Hadley was arrested for allegedly stalking her ex’s new wife, the evidence looked convincing. But as investigators dug deeper, the case unraveled into one of the most bizarre catfishing and cyberstalking schemes in recent memory. In this two-part episode of This Feels Criminal, we explore what happened, what investigators missed, and why this case is still talked about today.
Why wasn’t Conor McGregor criminally charged if a civil jury later found him liable? We break down the evidence, the legal standards, and the seven-year fight that led to one of Ireland’s most talked-about civil cases. Then we explore what happened after the verdict, and why the story didn’t end there.
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