Bedard's Unofficial Podcast

The Sheppard Appeal with Doctor Arnold and Pierre


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Two old boys, clinical psychologist, Doctor James Arnold, and podcast host Pierre Bedard discuss the case of Paul Sheppard. Once a headmaster, and now a convict, his sentence was reduced last week by the Alberta Provincial Appeals Court. Read all 122 pages of the Appeal at ⁠bedard.com⁠.

Doctor Arnold is a subject matter expert. When not interrupted by the lippy host, we talk about some complexities and inequities in the current justice system, and how the concept of character reference in these cases is laughable. We also go into the judgment itself, and how victim shaming comes into play. It's a compelling podcast dealing with trust issues, vulnerability, and memory recall by witnesses.

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Bedard's Unofficial PodcastBy Pierre Bedard