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Podcast: The Canadian Gothic
Episode: the Life, Death, and Legacy of Rehtaeh Parson
Description: This story is hard to listen to, but equally so, it's important.
We are going to be joined by someone who's personal tragedy has positioned them to become an internationally known activist and advocate against sexualized violence and cyber bullying.
Her name is Leah Parsons and what she and her family have been through over the last 7 years... simply put... is horrific.
The story starts with the rape of Leah's then 15 year old daughter by a group of young men and continues with a 17 month quest for justice, and odyssey to stop photos...