Ep 373: The Law That Could Have Saved Mica Francis with Attorney Regina Ward Part 5

Mica Francis did everything right: she documented what was happening, reported to police and repeatedly asked for help. But what happens when the behaviours creating fear, entrapment and risk are not adequately recognised by the law?  In Laura’s interview with Mica’s attorney, Regina Ward, the focus turns to the systemic failures that left Mica without the protection she needed - and the fight to change law in South Carolina in Mica’s name.  Laura and Regina examine why repeated attempts to introduce coercive control legislation in South Carolina have failed, the gaps that remain for victims experiencing patterns of stalking and coercive control, and next steps.  Laura and Regina discuss:  Why Mica’s repeated reports and documentation matter  The fight to introduce effective coercive control legislation in South Carolina  Why understanding individual incidents without recognising the pattern leaves victims unprotected  Mica’s List and what it reveals about the cumulative impact of coercive control  The importance of preserving evidence when an abuser attempts to destroy or control it  How religion, submission, sexual entitlement and stalking are weaponised as tools of control  What listeners can do to support Mica’s Law and help create change  TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law -Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina  You can contact South Carolina lawmakers and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse.  Full action links, letter template and resources are available in the Crime Analyst Squad.  Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife  More from Attorney Regina Ward  Website YouTube  TikTok    Crime Analyst Coverage Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally…  #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion #EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #ReginaWard #Femicide #DomesticViolence #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis   Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst  #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis  Clips https://www.facebook.com/NewsNationNow/videos/1585198026735228/  Sources Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife  https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline  https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/   Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86:  Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717  Spotify Link  https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d  Links to Episodes about Mica Francis  Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control?  Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell   Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors:  Visit TAKELEAN.com and enter CRIMEANALYST for your discount.   CRIME ANALYST Socials  www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com         Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst         Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast         Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999         Threads: @crimeanalyst         X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999         TikTok: @crimeanalystpod         Website: www.crime-analyst.com         If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices