Parallel Justice

This episode, the first of two about Backpage.com, a classified adult website, paints a portrait of the resilience of survivors and their families in a groundbreaking case that redefined the way that we think about private sector accountability and sex trafficking online. In this case, survivors challenged a company worth $135 million and successfully held an industry giant to account.

 Learn more about these attorneys by visiting their websites.

Jason Amala  https://www.pcva.law/attorneys/jason-amala/

Vincent Nappo https://www.pcva.law/attorneys/vincent-nappo/

Visit the National Crime Victim Bar Association for referrals to victim-centered attorneys in your area. https://victimbar.org/

To contact compassionate, confidential support, call or text 1-855-484-2846 or chat at VictimConnect Resource Center at https://victimconnect.org/

Massachusetts attorney Laura Mangini joins the podcast to discuss the case of a seventh-grade grade social studies teacher accused of sexually grooming and abusing students in his classroom. Mangini, who represents the families of the victims, examines the ongoing civil suit against Springfield school officials for their negligence and failure to investigate multiple reports from both teachers and students. The podcast breaks down how safety policies that exist only on paper- but are not enforced- are extremely harmful and leave young children vulnerable to sexual

abuse.

Learn more about today's guest at https://alekmanditusa.com/.

Victims of any type of crime in the U.S. can visit the VictimConnect Resource Center for confidential and free support: victimconnect.org.

“Ghostship: The Warehouse Fire That Caused 36 Deaths” is a powerful memorial and investigation into the 2016 Oakland Ghostship fire. Attorney Mary Alexander and NCVC's Renee Williams walk listeners through the negligence and foresight of individuals that could have prevented this loss of life.

This podcast memorializes the lives that the victims of this tragedy lived and the resilience of the families of the victims as they fight for justice through the civil and criminal system.

 Mary Alexander https://maryalexanderlaw.com/

 Visit the National Crime Victim Bar Association for referrals to victim-centered attorneys in your area. https://victimbar.org/

To contact compassionate, confidential support, call or text 1-855-484-2846 or chat at VictimConnect Resource Center at https://victimconnect.org/

On today’s episode, attorney Jessica Arbour joins us to break down the case of a young all-star cheerleader who alleged she was sexually abused by her cheerleading coach, Vigiland D’Haiti. Arbour, who represents the cheerleader in a civil lawsuit against World Cheer Center, discusses how failures in both the cheerleading industry- including oversight in the USA All Star Federation- led to young girls being vulnerable to abuse. This episode also explains disturbing details of the investigation of D'Haiti to shed light on the need for large athletic corporations to implement policies that protect children.

We hear from Vince Finaldi, John Clune, and Kristen Gibbons Fedden, three high powered National Crime Victim Bar Association attorneys who fought back against Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinsten and Supreme Justice Brett Kavanaugh. 

In the finale of this two part episode, host Renee Williams dives into complex questions about legacy, power, culture, and justice for survivors. 

Vince Finaldi info: manlystewart.com

Kristen Gibbons Feden info: anapolweiss.com

John Clune info: hbcboulder.com

Visit the National Crime Victim Bar Association for referrals to victim-centered attorneys in your area. https://victimbar.org/

To contact compassionate, confidential support, call or text 1-855-484-2846 or chat at VictimConnect Resource Center at https://victimconnect.org/ 

In this episode, Miami attorney Michael Haggard joins to discuss the murder of Christian Toby Obumseli, murdered by his girlfriend and OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney. Haggard, who represents Obumseli’s family in a civil wrongful death lawsuit, examines the high-profile nature of the investigation and the public attention that came with it. He also walks listeners through how racial stereotypes may have impacted the public perception of the case and how his death could have been prevented, unpacking how evidence from the case can prove negligence. With Haggard’s experience, listeners gain insight into the importance of getting justice for Obumseli and his family.

Learn more about this episode’s guest, Michael Haggard, at haggardlawfirm.com

Chicago attorney Symone Shinton joins the podcast to examine the case of a woman who says she was raped by a security guard at the luxury apartment complex where she rented when she returned home too intoxicated to find her unit. Symone breaks down the novel legal claims that arose due to the circumstances of this assault, including the apartment complex's refusal to break Jane Doe's lease after receiving notice of the assault and their destruction of key surveillance footage. The conversation explores the broader failures that leave tenants vulnerable: how companies routinely fail to properly vet and supervise their employees, neglect to implement adequate reporting systems, and abandon survivors without support in the aftermath of traumatic incidents. The episode examines the challenges civil attorneys should expect to face in the civil court system when seeking accountability for survivors against the institutions who have failed the people they are paid to protect.

More information about today's guest can be found at symoneshintonlaw.com

Ohio attorney Konrad Kircher joins the podcast today to discuss the financial realities of the justice system and his experience representing sexual abuse victims. Kircher breaks down the accessibility of legal representation in civil courts, the use of contingency fees, and the process of negotiating various types of settlements. Through this conversation, listeners gain a clearer understanding of the business side of the legal process and its implications for victims and their ability to get real justice.

To contact this episode's guest: Kircher Law at Call 888-725-0811

This is a remastered version of the first-ever Parallel Justice episode: Unmasking Our Idols Part 1! Join us for an interactive discussion between Vince Finaldi, John Clune, and Kristen Gibbons Fedden, three high powered National Crime Victim Bar Association attorneys who fought back against Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinsten and Supreme Justice Brett Kavanaugh. 

In the first of this two part episode, host Renee Williams dives into complex questions about supporting survivors who are abused by high profile defendants, unique challenges faced, and what attorneys, providers and other victim service professionals can do to make sure that survivors are aware of their rights, options and are treated fairly. 

Vince Finaldi https://www.manlystewart.com/professionals/vince-w-finaldi/

Kristen Gibbons Fedden  https://www.anapolweiss.com/attorneys/kristen-gibbons-feden/

John Clune  https://www.hbcboulder.com/john-clune

Visit the National Crime Victim Bar Association for referrals to victim-centered attorneys in your area. https://victimbar.org/

To contact compassionate, confidential support, call or text 1-855-484-2846 or chat at VictimConnect Resource Center at https://victimconnect.org/ 

In this episode, attorney Christine Dunn joins us to discuss sexual assault in the military and the legal barriers many victims face when seeking justice. The episode examines the case of Major Micheal Stockton, an army anesthesiologist, who pled guilty to sexual misconduct charges in 2025. We also break down the controversial Feres Doctrine and discuss how it has historically limited service members’ ability to pursue legal action against the government. Through Dunn’s insight and experience, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the systemic challenges surrounding military sexual assault and the push for reform.

Guest Christine Dunn is a co-managing partner at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight's Washington, D.C., office. Contact her at [email protected].