Psychology In Seattle Podcast The Psychology of Brock Turner (2016 Rerun)
Sep 16, 2025
The podcast delves into the controversial Brock Turner case, exploring the complexities of trauma and societal reactions to sexual violence. It addresses the psychological impact on victims and the nuances of judicial bias, shedding light on father’s comments supporting Turner. A survivor shares her gratitude for community support, while discussions on rape culture highlight the urgent need for change. Finally, it emphasizes education and awareness to combat systemic issues in justice and misogyny, offering hope for progress.
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Trigger Warning And Research Caveat
- Kirk Honda warns the topic is traumatic and that he researched many sources before discussing the Stanford case.
- He cautions listeners with PTSD or dissociation to avoid the episode due to graphic content and emotional impact.
Discovery And Immediate Aftermath
- Kirk summarizes the incident: two bicyclists found Turner on top of an unconscious woman behind a dumpster and chased him down.
- Turner was arrested and later banned from Stanford and withdrew from the university.
Conviction Versus Sentence
- Turner was convicted on three felonies including sexually penetrating an intoxicated and unconscious person with a foreign object.
- He faced up to 14 years, prosecutors sought six, but Judge Persky sentenced six months plus probation and sex-offender registration.