Seemona Sumasar

Dec 20, 2022

A woman's harrowing journey from being a victim of assault to facing wrongful felony charges is explored. The narrative delves into themes of resilience amidst adversity, highlighting issues of racism and sexism in law enforcement. Listeners learn about the complicated web of deceit surrounding her ex-lover's manipulations and the challenges of navigating the justice system. The show also examines the impact of wrongful imprisonment on victims, raising critical questions about accountability and the psychological complexities involved.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Simona's Struggles: Love, Deceit, and Chaos

03:31 • 12min

Framed: The Complexity of Wrongful Accusation

15:13 • 12min

The Complex Case of Jerry Ramraten

27:31 • 9min

Resilience Amidst Adversity: A Case Study

36:05 • 2min

Navigating Legal Complexities and Self-Care in the Justice System

37:51 • 4min

Ep 106: A woman’s report of a sexual assault ends with her arrest for a violent felony. Did she really commit these crimes, or was she framed by an angry ex-lover?

This is the Seemona Sumasar story

Sources for Today's Episode:

The New York Times
Dateline Secrets Uncovered
The Daily Mail
Sumasar v. Nassau County case text

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Credits:

Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
Produced by James Varga
Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media

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Keywords: framed, Jerry Ramrattan, Queens, "Dateline: Secrets Uncovered", rape, kidnapping, Luz Johnson, Terrell Lovell, Armed Robberies

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