Parallel Justice

Join us as attorney Rich Anderson talks about his case where a 9 year old sexual assault victim was accused of defamation by her abuser. Rich explains how this repeat predator tried to use the civil justice system to his benefit, and how the road to justice can be long and winding. Attorney Rich Anderson passionate and unrelenting advocate for victims and children. Find out more about him here: ht...

Bumble. Tinder. Craigslist. In the modern world, there are endless solutions to find love. But what happens when someone creates lies and puts themselves at risk? Join dynamo attorney Carrie Goldberg as she explains two cases of stolen identity that almost led to tragic consequences, and how she fought for the victims involved. Carrie is a powerful, fiery advocate for victims of crime everywhere....

Bumble. Tinder. Craigslist. In the modern world, there are endless solutions to find love. But what happens when someone creates lies and puts themselves at risk? Join dynamo attorney Carrie Goldberg as she explains two cases of stolen identity that almost led to tragic consequences, and how she fought for the victims involved. Carrie is a powerful, fiery advocate for victims of crime everywhere....

Listen as Renee Stapp, Director of the NCVC VAST Center, recounts her experience working directly on the Dr. Stanley Weber case. This is a continuing discussion on current cases against the federal government for abuse of Native American children told from the unique perspective of an advocate who was there in real time.

For 30 years, a pediatrician prayed on Native American children that he was entrusted to protect and heal. For 30 years, Indian Health Services knew of this abuse and took steps to hide his misdeeds, moving him from reservation to reservation. Tune in as Peter Janci, the attorney representing these victims, discusses his quest to hold the federal government accountable for years of sexual abuse of...

For 30 years, a pediatrician prayed on Native American children that he was entrusted to protect and heal.  For 30 years, Indian Health Services knew of this abuse and took steps to hide his misdeeds, moving him from reservation to reservation. Tune in as Peter Janci, the attorney representing these victims, discusses his quest to hold the federal government accountable for years of sexual abuse o...

Ann Olivarius is an internationally renowned attorney, advocate, and activist but in 1974, she was raped while a student at Yale. Join us as she discusses her experience with sexual violence, how Yale reacted, and how she has finally sought justice for a decades old crime. We also examine how her experience shaped her career and influenced her to change the world for other women. Want to learn mor...

Ann Olivarius is an internationally renowned attorney, advocate, and activist but in 1974, she was raped while a student at Yale. Join us as she discusses her experience with sexual violence, how Yale reacted, and how she has finally sought justice for a decades old crime. We also examine how her experience shaped her career and influenced her to change the world for other women. Want to learn mor...

How can we hold predators and those who allow them to work with children accountable? Abuse in schools is extremely difficult to talk about: schools are supposed to be places to learn, grow, and enjoy childhood. “Failing Grades: What Happens When Schools Fail to Protect Children from Predators,” discusses abuse in schools with esteemed attorney Dave Ring. Listen to learn about the warning signs of...

Hundreds of coaches. Thousands of victims and survivors, competing at the highest level of sport. Powerful survivor-led actions to change a culture that enables athlete abuse. This podcast features Jon Little, a national advocate for athlete survivors and victims of abuse. Listen in to understand what actions have been taken to prevent and mitigate abuse and the long road ahead to accountability f...

“When Children Kill: How Family Abuse and Domestic Violence Can Lead to Tragic Endings” is a passionate call to identify and prevent child abuse. Featuring nationally renowned advocate for victims of child abuse, Paul Mones, this podcast explores cases where children who are abused take the life of their abuser, representing these victims, the justice system and where they are now.  Learn more abo...

A national movement of survivors, over 80,000 strong, banded together to seek justice for the harms they faced at the hands of the Boy Scouts of America. In response, the  Boy Scouts of America declared Bankruptcy. What happens now? How can survivors still seek justice? Listen to this finale of our two part series on the Boy Scouts of America, featuring Paul Slager and Michael Pfau, to find out. ...

The Boy Scouts of America, once one of the largest youth organizations in the country, fought for years to silence survivors and victims of crime who threatened their brand as a cherished American institution. After 100 years of documented abuse claims, over 80,000 survivors and victims of crime filed claims against the Boy Scouts of America. Now, they’re speaking out. Listen to Paul Slager and Mi...

Why would a company give a car to someone that they know shouldn’t be behind the wheel? One family's journey to seek justice after the loss of a family member in a vehicle collision in East Texas reveals a complex web of criminality that endangers the public. Listen to esteemed attorney Marc Lenahan, who chose not to take the easy choice but to investigate deeper, discovering a disturbingly common...

“Politics, Policy & Profits: How Parallel Justice Forces Industries to Look Beyond Their Bottom Line” explores how civil justice can motivate industries to make choices that prioritize consumer safety, saving lives. This podcast is a frank discussion about how civil justice can encourage companies and large stakeholders to make our society and their products safer, saving lives. Listen to ferv...

Kim Goldman and Fred Goldman join host Renee Williams on the finale of their two part episode on Parallel Justice. The Goldman’s discuss the loss of their beloved family member Ron Goldman, who was murdered in 1994. This episode dives into the civil justice process, what pursuing this system of Parallel Justice meant to them and what they want victims, survivors, professionals who work alongside v...

Kim Goldman and Fred Goldman join host Renee Williams on Parallel Justice to discuss the loss of their beloved family member Ron Goldman. In this episode, they discuss the rich and wonderful life that Ron lived, the kind and considerate person he was, the media’s treatment of him as “the other victim,” the traumatizing experience of the criminal trial and the ongoing journey to seek justice and he...

“Unrelenting: The Pursuit of Justice Against Jeffrey Epstein, Part Two” weaves a story of resilience, power and perseverance, charting the path of a 12 year, and ongoing fight to hold Jeffery Epstein accountable. This episode explains his grooming and manipulation process, who he targeted, and how those same children and young women sought justice. This episode of Parallel Justice features esteeme...

“Unrelenting: The Pursuit of Justice Against Jeffrey Epstein” is an empowering investigation into Jeffery Epstein. This episode shifts the spotlight away from the tumultuous life of master manipulator Jeffery Epstein, focusing instead on the resilience, choices and strength of the victims who held this trafficker to account. This podcast features groundbreaking lawyers and advocates Brad Edwards a...

“Shining the Spotlight: How One Attorney Took On the Catholic Church,” is LIVE! The latest episode of Parallel Justice features esteemed guest Mitch Garabedian, an internationally recognized advocate who represents survivors and victims abused by Catholic Church priests and the supervisors who allowed this abuse to occur. This episode charts a path through history, exposing a culture of abuse in t...

“Access Denied: Backpage.com and the Case that Changed Electronic Human Trafficking Laws (Part Two)” features fervent advocates Jason Amala and Vincent Nappo. This episode, the finale in the two part series about Backpage.com, a classified adult website, describes the collapse of this giant, the complexities of civil and criminal trials and the role that Congress played. In this case, survivors ch...

“Access Denied: Backpage.com and the Case that Changed Electronic Human Trafficking Laws (Part One)” stars esteemed attorneys Jason Amala and Vincent Nappo. 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 accountabilit...

#Metoo and the American Justice System , Parallel Justice’s newest episode, stars Micha Star Liberty, Alexandra Brodsky, and Laura Dunn. This deep discussion between three female leaders in the field analyses the movement, addresses misconceptions and answers questions like: “Was #MeToo a moment or a movement? Where do we go from here?” This episode weaves together cases, anecdotes, policy and mov...

“Ghostship: The Warehouse Fire That Caused 36 Deaths” is a powerful memorial and investigation into the 2016 Oakland Ghostship fire. Led by esteemed guest Mary Alexander and hosted by National Center for Victims of Crime Executive Director Renee Williams , this podcast walks through the negligence and foresight of individuals that could have prevented this loss of life. This podcast memorializes t...

Unmasking Our Idols (Part 2) is a meaningful 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 finale of this two part episode, host Renee Williams dives into complex questions about legacy, powe...