The 13th Step Just the Beginning
Jun 6, 2023
The podcast discusses the challenges faced when reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct. It explores the aftermath of publishing the story and the attempts to intimidate witnesses. The narrator shares incidents of vandalism at their parents' home and the fear and anger it evoked. They grapple with emotional involvement and personal safety while pursuing the truth. Another incident of vandalism occurs, and the podcast concludes by exploring the inhumane treatment of individuals with addictions.
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Wealth Shields Wrongdoing
- Powerful people use legal and social tools to intimidate reporters and sources.
- Those tactics chill disclosures and can protect abusers despite credible allegations.
Prepare For Coordinated Pushback
- Expect coordinated counter-narratives and gaslighting after publishing misconduct allegations.
- Protect sources proactively and rely on corroboration rather than gut reactions.
Litigation Letters Sent To Sources
- Sources received litigation-hold letters with their real names after the story published.
- The memos arrived by text and intimidated people who had contacted Lauren.