This week's episode is equal parts heartbreaking and historic. Derrick Hurley joins Shannon to share how his daughter was drugged and raped by a London police officer while attending nursing school in Antigua. This case grabbed international headlines, as the officer was extradited from the UK to Antigua to face justice—a historic move for a rape conviction. In this episode, they talk about the emotional toll of seeking justice, how he had to break the news to family and friends (after telling barely anyone for 4 years), and the complicated role faith played along the way.
Ever heard the phrase, “God makes all things work for good”? Yeah, they're getting into that one today. They get real about the complex role religion plays in trauma, exploring how it can help and sometimes hurt.
Grab your headphones and get ready for a conversation about faith, family, and the fight for justice. Cheers!
(0:00) Introduction
(46:26) Telling family and friends
(52:33) Faith, Religion, and forgiveness after assault
(1:03:46) Perpetrator impact statement
(1:14:15) Biggest surprise throughout trial process
(1:22:08) Sitting down with the assailant
Derrick's Book: https://www.amazon.com/ANTIGUAN-JUSTICE-Fathers-Sexual-Assault-ebook/dp/B0C7LMTFPK
Derrick's Email: derrick_hurley@comcast.net
CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/13/us/antigua-rape-trial-extradition/index.html
Get Educated: https://www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence
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