When you sit in the witness box to give evidence at a trial where something bad has happened to you, you might think it's your chance to tell your story.

But for many, the cross examination from the defence council has been flagged as sometimes more traumatising than the original crime.

Paris Street, the boy who bravely took on the man who groomed him, tells us what it's really like to have your truth twisted and your faith in justice destroyed by the system.

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CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Guest Booker: Mel Sauer

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Guests: Paris Street and Author of Witness: An investigation Into The Brutal Cost Of Seeking Justice Louise Milligan

CONTACT US

Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

When you sit in the witness box to give evidence at a trial where something bad has happened to you, you might think it's your chance to tell your story.
But for many, the cross examination from the defence council has been flagged as sometimes more traumatising than the original crime.
Paris Street, the boy who bravely took on the man who groomed him, tells us what it's really like to have your truth twisted and your faith in justice destroyed by the system.
Subscribe to The Quicky at...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/"> https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/</a>
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Guest Booker: Mel Sauer
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
Guests: Paris Street and Author of Witness: An investigation Into The Brutal Cost Of Seeking Justice Louise Milligan
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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