The Opperman Report'

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The definitive account of Bill Cosby's transition from revered father figure to convicted criminal, told by a veteran crime reporter and former senior writer for People magazine

Bill Cosby's decades-long career as a sweater-wearing, wholesome TV dad came to a swift and stunning end on April 26, 2018, when he was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand. The mounting allegations against Bill Cosby--more than 60 women have come forward to accuse him of similar crimes--and his ultimate conviction were a shock to Americans, who wanted to cleave to their image of Cosby as a pudding-pop hero.

Award-winning journalist and former People magazine senior writer Nicki Weisensee Egan was the first reporter to dig into the story when Constand went to the police in 2005. Other news organizations looked away, but Egan doggedly investigated the case, developing ties with entrenched sources and discovering incriminating details that would ultimately come to influence the prosecution.

In her debut book, Chasing Cosby, Egan shares her firsthand account of Cosby's 13-year run from justice. She tells us how Cosby planned and executed his crimes, and how Hollywood alliances and law enforcement knew what Cosby was doing but did nothing to stop him. A veteran crime reporter, Egan also explores the cultural and social issues that influenced the case, delving into the psychological calculations of a serial predator and into the psyche of a nation that fervently wanted to put their faith in the innocence of "American's Dad."

Rich in character and rife with dramatic revelations about popular culture, media power, and our criminal system, Egan's account will inform and fascinate readers with its candid telling of humanity's most enduring tale: the rise and fall of a cultural icon


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Kaja Sokola (also known as Kaja Funez Sokola) is a Polish-born actress, former model, psychologist, writer, producer, and advocate based in New York City.



Background and Career

• She started her career as an actress at age six in Poland.
• As a model, she worked with major international brands.
• She later became a practicing psychologist (often called "The Model Therapist") and scholar, focusing on trauma, storytelling as therapy, and cultural psychology.
• She works as a producer, writer, and storyteller, creating films, books, and media that explore personal truth, healing, and systemic issues.
  
  
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  Public RecognitionShe gained widespread attention as one of the women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. She testified in his criminal trials (including in 2025), and her case was part of the broader #MeToo movement. Weinstein was acquitted on the charges related to her but convicted on other counts.
  
  
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  Her personal site and profiles describe her work at the intersection of psychology, art, and advocacy—turning personal experiences into broader conversations about healing and cultural change. She maintains an Instagram presence (@kaja_sokola_official) and has been featured in outlets like NBC News, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and podcasts.
  
  
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  In short, she’s a multifaceted professional who transitioned from modeling/acting to psychology and advocacy, becoming known for her public testimony and therapeutic storytelling work.

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Kaja Sokola (also known as Kaja Funez Sokola) is a Polish-born actress, former model, psychologist, writer, producer, and advocate based in New York City.



Background and Career

• She started her career as an actress at age six in Poland.
• As a model, she worked with major international brands.
• She later became a practicing psychologist (often called "The Model Therapist") and scholar, focusing on trauma, storytelling as therapy, and cultural psychology.
• She works as a producer, writer, and storyteller, creating films, books, and media that explore personal truth, healing, and systemic issues.
  
  
  kaja-sokola.com
  
  Public RecognitionShe gained widespread attention as one of the women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. She testified in his criminal trials (including in 2025), and her case was part of the broader #MeToo movement. Weinstein was acquitted on the charges related to her but convicted on other counts.
  
  
  abc7.com
  
  Her personal site and profiles describe her work at the intersection of psychology, art, and advocacy—turning personal experiences into broader conversations about healing and cultural change. She maintains an Instagram presence (@kaja_sokola_official) and has been featured in outlets like NBC News, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and podcasts.
  
  
  instagram.com
  
  In short, she’s a multifaceted professional who transitioned from modeling/acting to psychology and advocacy, becoming known for her public testimony and therapeutic storytelling work.

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Lori Handrahan PhD : Epidemic: America's Trade in Child Rape

The problem of child sex abuse and its cover-up is real. A generation of American children are being destroyed. If you think this happens to someone else’s children and your children are safe, you are mistaken. Your children might be enduring sexual abuse right now while you remain dangerously ignorant. America’s appetite for child pornography puts all our children at risk. Your children and mine. Whether you acknowledge it or not. This book is a wake-up call about a subject too few people want to discuss. That is, while no one was watching, America has become a child pornography nation.

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