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  <title>Episode 076: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law: Casting Doubt on the Victims’ Claims with Mandi Gray</title>
  <description>Brenda Agnew and Vanshika Dhawan, your hosts for today’s episode, welcome Mandi Gray to today’s conversation about sexual assault and defamation law.&amp;amp;nbsp; Mandi is a researcher, writer, and advocate who lives in Toronto with her dog CeCe. She was awarded a PhD. She is currently an assistant professor in an undergraduate Criminology Program for research and teaching focusing on gender and violence. Mandi also consults with a wide array of profit and nonprofit organizations on complex problems related to gender justice and injustice. &amp;amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways: [2:58] Mandi shares how she got interested in the topic of gender-based violence. [5:30] Mandi explains how meeting Lynn influenced her journey as an advocate for sexual assault victims. [7:47] Mandi did not know that formal reporting of sexual assault could lead to a defamation lawsuit. [11:20] Mandi discusses the anti-feminist backlash to discourage people from addressing sexual and gender violence. [12:33] Mandi acknowledges some of her own misconceptions. [16:01] How can you compensate for the loss of reputation monetarily? [18:50] Many victims are often worried about what could be the consequences of reporting. [22:55] What do advocates say about defamation lawsuits for reporting sexual violence? [29:30] The discriminatory stereotypes about people who experience sexual violence are the foundation for defamation lawsuits. [32:50] How should a rape victim act? [33:15] Diana addresses the ethics on the defense side. [37:45] Mandi talks about her book Suing for Silence.&amp;amp;nbsp; [41:28] Mandi shares other projects she is currently working on. [44:33] The most important is that people make informed decisions. &amp;amp;nbsp; Mentioned in this episode: To learn more about the work we do at Gluckstein Lawyers, please visit Gluckstein Lawyers. &amp;amp;nbsp; Learn more about Mandi Gray Documentary:  The Diary of a Rape Trial, Mandi Gray Suing for silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law, Mandi Gray Gluckstein Lawyers on Twitter Gluckstein Lawyers on Facebook Gluckstein Lawyers on Instagram Gluckstein Lawyers on YouTube  Gluckstein Lawyers on Linkedin &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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