Hosted by bestselling author Dror Bikel, twice named New York Divorce Trial Lawyer of the Year, <i>Was Justice Delivered?</i> delves into high-stakes legal cases without taking sides. Bikel sits down with Hollywood celebrities, prosecutors, and leading thinkers to find the compelling personal stories behind the flashy headlines. The show focuses on the most publicized legal battles of the moment, including celebrity divorces, the #MeToo movement, and civil rights issues giving listeners the opportunity to hear from both sides of the story and decide for themselves whether or not Justice was Delivered.

WAS JUSTICE DELIVERED?
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Hosted by bestselling author Dror Bikel, twice named New York Divorce Trial Lawyer of the Year, <i>Was Justice Delivered?</i> delves into high-stakes legal cases without taking sides. Bikel sits down with Hollywood celebrities, prosecutors, and leading thinkers to find the compelling personal stories behind the flashy headlines. The show focuses on the most publicized legal battles of the moment, including celebrity divorces, the #MeToo movement, and civil rights issues giving listeners the opportunity to hear from both sides of the story and decide for themselves whether or not Justice was Delivered.
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October 25, 2023
Know Your Resources, Change Your Future: Domestic Violence Advocates in the US
In this episode of Was Justice Delivered? Dror Bikel is joined by leading domestic violence survivors’ advocate and Vice President of Government Affairs at Safe Horizon, Michael Polenberg, to discuss free legal help for domestic violence survivors, how abuse victims find a safe place to stay, legal help for immigrant and undocumented victims of domestic abuse, securing T-Visa’s and U-Visa’s, legal assistance for trafficking victims, mental health counseling services for abuse survivors, low-cost immigration legal services, access to victim compensation, improving legal rights for domestic violence survivors, and more.<br /><br /><b>Timestamps</b><br />(00:00:00) Intro<br />(00:00:15) Introducing Michael Polenberg<br />(00:02:30) Getting Help for Domestic Violence<br />(00:04:22) Domestic Violence Shelter Systems<br />(00:05:31) Legal Assistance for Low-Income Victims<br />(00:06:36) Legal Aid for Immigrant Survivors<br />(00:07:10) Legal Services for Trafficking Victims<br />(00:07:33) Cost of Domestic Violence Legal Aid<br />(00:08:21) Do Courts Protect Survivor Rights?<br />(00:10:53) Criminal Court v. Family Court<br />(00:12:49) Do Victims Need a Lawyer?<br />(00:13:40) Mental Health Services for Domestic Violence<br />(00:14:31) Ongoing Support from Safe Horizon<br />(00:15:57) How Effective is Safe Horizon?<br />(00:17:48) Funding for Domestic Violence Services<br />(00:18:52) Fighting for Legislative Change<br />(00:25:28) Fair Access to Victim Compensation<br />(00:30:10) Creating Legal Rights for Abuse Survivors<br />(00:33:16) Adult Survivors Act<br />(00:35:37) Survivor Contributions to Legislation<br />(00:38:26) Improving the Crime Victims Fund<br />(00:40:15) Funding for Safe Horizon<br />(00:41:13) Advice for Lawmakers<br />(00:42:09) First Steps for Victims of Abuse<br />(00:43:00) Outro<br /><br /><b>Trigger Warning: </b>The first season of Was Justice Delivered? dives into the legal and personal side of domestic violence. If you are in immediate danger please contact the national domestic violence hotline at 800-7999-7233.<br /><br /><b>Resources:</b><a href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><a href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Domestic Violence Hotline</a><br />1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)<br /><a href="https://www.safehorizon.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Safe Horizon (safehorizon.org)</a><br />1 (800) 621-HOPE (4673)<br /><a href="https://www.safehorizon.org/our-services/legal-and-court-help/domestic-violence-law-project/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Domestic Violence Law Project (safehorizon.org)</a><br />1 (718) 834-7430 ext. 1101<br /><a href="https://www.safehorizon.org/domestic-violence-shelters/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Domestic Violence Shelters (safehorizon.org)</a><br />1 (800) 621-HOPE (4673)<br /><a href="https://www.safehorizon.org/our-services/legal-and-court-help/immigration-law-project/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Immigration Law Project (safehorizon.org)</a><br />1 (718) 943-8632<br /><a href="https://www.safehorizon.org/anti-trafficking-program/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anti-Trafficking Program (safehorizon.org)</a><br />1 (718) 943-8631<br /><a href="https://www.safehorizon.org/counseling-center/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Safe Horizon Counseling Center (safehorizon.org)</a><br />(347) 328-8110<br /><a href="https://www.safehorizon.org/mysafehorizon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support Safe Horizon (safehorizon.org/mysafehorizon)</a><br /><br />For the full episode show notes, visit <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/podcast.</a><br />Discover Dror’s books: <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/books</a>.<br />In the News: <a...

October 18, 2023
Through the Judge’s Eyes: The Domestic Violence Series
In this episode of Was Justice Delivered? Dror Bikel is joined by Justice Rosalyn H. Richter, former New York Supreme Court Judge and leading advocate for domestic violence survivors, to discuss domestic violence cases from a judge’s perspective, what judges look for in testimony, why victims drop charges, hidden signs of domestic abuse, how violence allegations affect custody cases, how courts handle denials of violence, identifying instigators of domestic abuse, dealing with protective order violations, free legal representation for victims, valuable resources for victims and children, and more.<br /><br /><b>Timestamps</b><br />(00:00:00) Introducing Justice Rosalyn Richter<br />(00:04:39) Unique Nature of Domestic Violence Cases<br />(00:07:02) Why Victims Drop Charges<br />(00:08:56) Testimony: What Judges Look For<br />(00:11:21) Hidden Signs of Domestic Abuse<br />(00:13:44) Violence Allegations and Custody<br />(00:15:35) Judge’s Role in Victim Safety<br />(00:18:46) Socioeconomic Factors<br />(00:20:53) Issuing Emergency Orders<br />(00:23:39) Court Ordered Safety Arrangements<br />(00:26:03) Falsely Denying Domestic Abuse<br />(00:26:59) Identifying the Instigator<br />(00:30:15) Integrated Domestic Violence Court<br />(00:33:27) Unique Aspects of Appeals<br />(00:35:30) Protective Order Violations<br />(00:40:18) Sanctuary for Families<br />(00:43:31) Judge’s Advice for Victims<br />(00:45:15) Was Justice Delivered?<br />(00:47:36) Outro<br /><br /><b>Trigger Warning: </b>The first season of Was Justice Delivered? dives into the legal and personal side of domestic violence. If you are in immediate danger please contact the national domestic violence hotline at 800-7999-7233.<br /><br /><b>Resources:</b><a href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><a href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)</a><br />1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)<br /><a href="https://opdv.ny.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Domestic Violence Hotline (opdv.ny.gov)</a><br />1 (800) 942-6906<br /><a href="https://www.safehorizon.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Safe Horizon (safehorizon.org)</a><br />1 (800) 621-HOPE (4673)<br /><a href="https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanctuary for Families (sanctuaryforfamilies.org)</a><br /><a href="https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/8jd/idv.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Court </a><a href="https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/8jd/idv.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(nycourts.gov/COURTS)</a><a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/index.page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br /><a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/index.page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) (nyc.gov/site/acs)</a><br /><br />For the full episode show notes, visit <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/podcast.</a><br />Discover Dror’s books: <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/books</a>.<br />In the News: <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/news/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/news</a>.<br />Learn more on Dror’s Blog: <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Follow Dror:</b><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWxzqJbi4hLYR_2OrgKzVw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bikel Rosenthal & Schanfield</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brsmatlaw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/brsmatlaw</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorbikellawyer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

October 11, 2023
Spousal Abuse & Divorce - Harrowing & Inspiring Stories of Courage
In this episode of Was Justice Delivered? Dror Bikel is joined by two incredible women who share their harrowing and inspiring stories of courage. Survivors of terrible emotional abuse and physical violence perpetrated by their husbands, these strong and fierce survivors discuss how they met their abusers, red flags during dating, initial acts of domestic violence, subtle progression of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse, neglect, coercive control, financial control, isolation from family and friends, abuser excuses, denial and acceptance, deciding to leave, the legal process, protecting the children, advice for abuse victims, and more.<br /><br /><b>Timestamps</b><br />(00:00:00) Intro<br />(00:00:56) Introducing the Survivors<br />(00:01:23) Loving Family, Abusive Culture<br />(00:03:02) We Met in Highschool<br />(00:03:26) Coming to America<br />(00:03:47) Married at 26<br />(00:04:14) Red Flags of Abuse<br />(00:05:26) Love Can Change Him<br />(00:05:51) Controlling My Appearance<br />(00:07:47) Slow Rise of Verbal Abuse<br />(00:09:19) Start of Physical Violence<br />(00:10:30) Exerting Control<br />(00:11:26) The Wedding Day<br />(00:12:46) Happy Moments, Then Fear<br />(00:15:41) It Was an Accident<br />(00:17:24) The Perfect Couple<br />(00:18:00) The First Physical Act<br />(00:20:00) How I Met My Abuser<br />(00:21:46) Moving in Together<br />(00:22:54) Subtle Isolation<br />(00:24:47) Disrespectful Behavior<br />(00:25:33) Cruelty to Pets<br />(00:27:16) His Traumatic Past<br />(00:27:55) The Rehearsal Dinner<br />(00:28:34) Using Neglect<br />(00:29:06) Therapy Can Solve It<br />(00:29:40) A Beautiful Wedding<br />(00:29:58) Alienating Friends and Family<br />(00:31:04) Physical Abuse During Pregnancy<br />(00:33:16) Manipulating the Environment<br />(00:34:08) Financial Control<br />(00:35:38) Neglect After Childbirth<br />(00:35:53) Violent Sexual Interests<br />(00:37:53) Deciding to Leave My Abuser<br />(00:46:48) Surviving the Legal Process<br />(00:50:09) Protecting the Children<br />(00:54:56) Flaws in the System<br />(00:59:24) False Hope for Change<br />(01:02:39) Why Spouse Denies Abuse<br />(01:05:59) Advice for Abuse Victims<br />(01:09:26) Was Justice Delivered?<br />(01:10:11) Outro<br /><br /><b>Trigger Warning: </b>The first season of Was Justice Delivered? dive into the legal and personal side of domestic violence. If you are in immediate danger please contact the national domestic violence hotline at 800-7999-7233.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Resources:</b><br /><a href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Domestic Violence Hotline</a>: 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)<br />For the full episode show notes, visit <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/podcast.</a><br />Discover Dror’s books: <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/books/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/books</a>.<br />In the News: <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/news/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/news</a>.<br />Learn more on Dror’s Blog: <a href="https://www.drorbikel.com/blog" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drorbikel.com/blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Follow Dror:</b><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWxzqJbi4hLYR_2OrgKzVw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bikel Rosenthal & Schanfield</a> <br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brsmatlaw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/brsmatlaw</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drorbikellawyer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">linkedin.com/in/drorbikellawyer</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/brsmatlaw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">linkedin.com/company/brsmatlaw</a><br /><br /><b>Media: </b>Direct media and speaking inquiries to <a href="https://elitelawyermanagement.com" target="_blank"...
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