{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 076: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law: Casting Doubt on the Victims\u2019 Claims with Mandi Gray","description":"Brenda Agnew and Vanshika Dhawan, your hosts for today\u2019s episode, welcome Mandi Gray to today\u2019s conversation about sexual assault and defamation law.&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;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;nbsp; [41:28] Mandi shares other projects she is currently working on. [44:33] The most important is that people make informed decisions. &amp;nbsp; Mentioned in this episode: To learn more about the work we do at Gluckstein Lawyers, please visit Gluckstein Lawyers. &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;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Butter Torts: A Truly Canadian Legal Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gluckstein.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31461987\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/172451542"}