Michael Thompson

Falsely Accused Network Podcast

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The Falsely Accused Network Podcast The Falsely Accused Network podcast is dedicated to supporting and giving a voice to anyone in England and Wales who has been falsely accused of domestic abuse. Hosted by Michael Thompson, founder of the Network, each episode features candid conversations with legal professionals, campaigners, and those with lived experience. We cover everything from navigating police investigations and court proceedings to coping with the emotional and practical impact of a false allegation. Our aim is to provide clear, practical guidance, raise public awareness, and challe...

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Michael Thompson

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Episode 5: Jacqueline Gear – Mental Health, Family Court & Finding Support 15.06.2026 1:06:28

In Episode 5 of the Falsely Accused Network Podcast, Michael Thompson is joined by Jacqueline Gear, CEO of Walk the Walk CIC, an organisation that works alongside families and individuals facing difficult life circumstances. Together, they discuss the often-overlooked impact that family court proceedings, separation, conflict, and false allegations can have on mental health. Jacqueline shares her...

Episode 4 — Paternity Fraud: Ryan Hampson’s Fight for the Truth 22.11.2025 1:30:42

In this powerful episode of the Falsely Accused Network Podcast, Mike speaks with Ryan Hampson, a man who spent years believing he was a father—only to discover that his ex-partner had deceived him using a fake DNA test. Ryan explains how the relationship developed, how he came to accept paternity, and the devastating moment he realised the truth. He walks through the complaints he made to the pol...

Episode 3 — The Road To Justice: Shak Inayat (Penn Chambers) 01.11.2025 3:30:47

In this special combined edition of the Falsely Accused Network Podcast, Michael Thompson sits down with Shak Inayat, senior family law solicitor at Penn Chambers, to explore his journey, experience, and insights from over three decades in the legal system. Shak reflects on his early life growing up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, his time in the British Army, and how those formative experiences shap...

Episode 2 – Inside the Family Courts: False Allegations, Parental Alienation & Paternity Fraud 13.09.2025 1:21:37

In this episode of the Falsely Accused Network Podcast, Mike Thompson (Founder & Director, Falsely Accused Network) sits down with Ian Smith, an experienced Family Law Solicitor. We discuss Ian’s background and insights from years of practice in the family courts, before tackling some of the most pressing issues today: The rise of false allegations in family proceedings The devastating impact...

Defending the Falsely Accused 08.08.2025 1:40:43

In this powerful first episode, Michael Thompson (Falsely Accused Network) sits down with specialist criminal defence lawyers Jessica Wilson and Claire Shard from Eventum Legal. They discuss false allegations, how the justice system treats the innocent, and the serious implications of guilty pleas when you’ve done nothing wrong. 📍 England & Wales only 📞 www.falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk | 0204...