Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by Sarah Edmondson, NXIVM cult whistleblower, actor and author of Scarred. As the prosecution start to wrap their case, Laura, Lisa and Sarah highlight the important parrels and blueprint of the successful prosecutions of NXIVM boss Keith Raniere and R Kelly and discuss whether the legal standard of the charges against Combs have been met. Sarah shares sharp insight into the mindset of victims and the slow line bending erosion of autonomy, drawing powerful comparisons between her experience in NXIVM and the behavior laid out in the charges against Combs. Laura breaks down the impact of victim blaming including Bill Maherâs disgraceful monologue blaming Cassie telling women to âjust leave,â as well as coercive control tactics used by perpetrators, including recruiting female lieutenants, to dominate not just intimate partners, but also employees, associates, and entire systems. This episode goes beyond headlines â it asks harder questions about accountability, those who choose to look away and those who enable abusers and how people with power maintain control. Listen now and share widely. Understanding coercive control isnât just knowledge- itâs protection for you and those you know so you donât get caught in the trap. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalystâŻâŻâŻÂ #DiddyTrial #Diddy #SeanCombs #CassieVentura #KeithRaniere #RKelly #Epstein #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence #BillMaher #VictimBlaming #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation FOLLOW Lisa Bilyeu:âŻÂ https://lisabilyeu.com/âŻÂ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeir7Wbzzfg43c1eL7PSa3gâŻÂ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=en FOLLOW Sarah Edmondson: Instagram: PERSONAL IG A Little Bit Culty Instagram: ALBC IG Website and Books: Book info (past and new)  Clip https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trial-prosecutors-go-for-the-big-fish/id1801972935?i=1000709545236https://www.instagram.com/p/DKTb-pgOCrt/?hl=en SourcesâŻâŻÂ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXSuztIF2sâŻÂ www.dashriskchecklist.comâŻâŻÂ https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrolâŻâŻÂ https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/booksâŻâŻâŻhttps://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusersâŻâŻâŻÂ REGISTER For Lauraâs 2025 Masterclasses â Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistrationâŻâŻÂ More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.comâŻ
Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by Sarah Edmondson, NXIVM cult whistleblower, actor and author of Scarred. As the prosecution start to wrap their case, Laura, Lisa and Sarah highlight the important parrels and blueprint of the successful prosecutions of NXIVM boss Keith Raniere and R Kelly and discuss whether the legal standard of the charges against Combs have been met. Sarah shares sharp insight into the mindset of victims and the slow line bending erosion of autonomy, drawing powerfu...