Canary: The Washington Post Investigates
by The Washington Post · 12 episodes
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After a sexual assault case in the District of Columbia, one woman’s public warning ricochets all the way to Birmingham, Ala., where another woman gives voice to a devastating allegation. This seven-part investigative series from The Washington Post follows the Alabama woman’s decision to come forward with a claim of sexual assault against a high-ranking figure in the D.C. criminal justice system, and the spiraling effects of that choice. “Canary: The Washington Post Investigates” is about the intertwining stories of these two women, separated by decades and united by a shared refusal to stay silent. It’s a podcast...
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Chapter 7: "I'll find my joy"
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Chapter 6: "You can always have the last word"
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Chapter 5: "He's hurt my daughter"
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Chapter 4: "To serve as a judge"
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Chapter 3: "No way in hell she would make this up"
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Chapter 2: "A secret that she couldn't tell"
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