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True Sunlight

TSP #54 - Escaping JP Miller + Mica’s Law and the Mission to Make Coercive Control a Crime in SC

True Sunlight

Luna Shark Productions, LLC

True Crime, News Commentary, News

4.332.1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 June 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their real-time coverage of Mica's case — which they’re now going to call the Mica Francis case to give Mica back her identity free from Pastor JP Miller. As each week passes since Mica’s death, more information emerges about the utter hell she was experiencing in her attempts to escape JP. On Wednesday, her divorce attorney Regina B. Ward — who is now representing her family — announced that plans are in the works to champion a law that would criminalize coercive control, which they would call Mica’s Law. Watch the Press Conference Here: https://youtu.be/VerJib7RwsM On today’s episode, Mandy and Liz share more information about Mica’s attempts to divorce JP, including what was in the divorce filings, as well as what Mica’s family was seeking from the court this week before reaching an agreement with JP. Also on the show, they discuss the SHOCKING revelations in a recent affidavit filed by JP’s first wife, as well as the many incidences of abuse outlined in Mica’s journals, according to information from Regina Ward. Premium members will get an extended version that includes an update on former Clerk of Court Becky Hill and whether her ethics violations mean anything for Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction. Premium Members get an exclusive update about a new lawsuit that has emerged from the Murdaugh Murders Saga. Resources: Mica's Attorney, Regina Ward's, Documents Mandy's Instagram Posts Outlining Texts From JP's Daughter's Phone, Allegedly from JP Himself... Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Learn more about how you can help us fund FOIA’s, dive deeper into cases and experience the investigation first-hand on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. In June we’re offering your first month of Soak Up The Sun membership for $6.00 off. Join Luna Shark Premium today at Lunashark.Supercast.com. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. Or become a Premiere Member on YouTube for exclusive videos and ad-free episodes. SUNscribe to our free email list to get that special offer for first time members, receive alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBMJcP Visit our new events page Lunasharkmedia.com/events where you can learn about the upcoming in-person and virtual appearances from hosts! And a special thank you to our sponsors: Microdose.com, PELOTON, and VUORI. Use promo code "MANDY" for a special offer! *** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email [email protected] and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: TrueSunlight.com facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/ Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod Twitter.com/mandymatney Twitter.com/elizfarrell youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

The justice system can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.

0:04.4

We all want a drink from the same cup of justice, and it starts with learning about our legal system.

0:10.1

My name is Manny Matney, and together with journalist Liz Farrell and world-renowned attorney Eric Bland,

0:16.1

we create the perfect trifecta of legal expertise, journalistic integrity, and a fire lit

0:22.2

to expose the truth wherever it leads.

0:24.8

We all encounter a part of our justice systems at one point, so why not get prepared

0:30.1

while being entertained with tales from the newsroom in the courtroom.

0:34.0

Cup of Justice has amazing special guests like Cheryl Crow,

0:38.0

Vinny Polytan, Emily D Baker, and other experts

0:41.0

to share their take on the bright side of the truth.

0:44.0

Luna Shark Media invites you to gain knowledge, insight and tools to hold your own or

0:50.9

hold public agencies accountable.

0:53.2

Search for Cup of Justice wherever you get your podcast or visit Cup of Justice

0:58.2

pod.com. I don't know if anyone will ever be held accountable for Micah's death, but I am angry after hearing more horrific details of the abuse she allegedly endured.

1:18.0

And I am furious to learn just how hard our system made it for multiple women to escape JP. My name is

1:28.0

Mandy Matney. This is True Sunlight, a podcast exposing crime and corruption previously known is a

1:35.0

a podcast exposing crime and corruption previously known as the Murdoch Murders podcast.

1:37.0

True Sunlight is a Luna Shark production written with journalist Liz Farrell. Well, it, hello from Myrtle Beach. We just got back from Micah Miller's

2:10.0

family press conference at the Horry Countythouse, and I have a lot of emotions to sort

2:15.9

through right now. Mostly, I'm furious. I'm furious for Micah, who we are going to start referring to as Micah Francis as much as possible,

2:26.8

and we will explain that later in this episode.

2:30.4

But also I am furious for Micah's family and for every woman who has fought the same fight with the system working against them at every turn.

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