Name: EP#153 | False Allegations Can Lead to Suicide | With Dylan Finlay
Uploaded: 2025-02-10T01:00:00+00:00
Duration: 38 min 34 s
Description: In this emotionally charged episode of Not on Record, criminal defense lawyer Dylan Finlay shares a tragic case involving false allegations and recovered memories that led to his client's suicide. The

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In this emotionally charged episode of Not on Record, criminal defense lawyer Dylan Finlay shares a tragic case involving false allegations and recovered memories that led to his client's suicide. The discussion examines a case where a woman accused her ex-boyfriend of drugging and sexually assaulting her years earlier, claims she said emerged through therapy and journaling. Despite the accused having a solid alibi for the alleged timeframe, the burden of multiple charges and their impact on his employment led to his death before the case could go to trial.

Joseph, Diana, and Dylan explore broader issues within the justice system, including the reliability of recovered memory evidence, the trauma faced by both accused persons and their lawyers, and the problematic assumption of guilt in sexual assault cases. They examine how policy directives and institutional pressures can result in charges being laid without sufficient scrutiny, and how the media often ignores cases where false allegations have devastating consequences. The conversation emphasizes the importance of unbiased, objective investigations while recognizing that both legitimate sexual assault complaints and false allegations exist.

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