Publication Bans: Morrell Andrews won’t be silenced
So, episode 124 – a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast – right? You should.
Her name is Morrell Andrews and she can finally speak publicly about being sexually assaulted.
Morrell Andrews wanted to speak out about sexual assault, but the court would not let her. So, she fought for her right to speak and had the publication ban that was imposed on her own name overturned.
Morrell talked to us about her journey thought the justice system. But trust me, this will not be the last her from Morrell. She is a strong and powerful advocate with some
Read her victim impact statement here: Victim Impact Statement
Read her statement on fighting the publication ban here: Statement: Hearing to Lift Publication Ban
And listen to episode 121 on the victim who was prosecuted for identifying herself.
CW: sexual assault
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In June 2020 I reported a historic sexual assault from 2013. At the beginning of April my driving school teacher pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced. This was his second offence.Until today, I was barred from publicly talking about it. pic.twitter.com/A67a1HTyAD
— Morrell Andrews (@MorrellAndrews) May 14, 2021
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