COJ #178 - Every Accusation Is an Admission: Inside Parker's Pound-of-Flesh Playbook + Expose The Truth in York, SC on May 15

About this episode

Investigative journalists and an attorney discuss a coordinated campaign of harassment disguised as litigation ahead of a contempt hearing.

Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ and Attorney Eric Bland pull no punches as a brutal week looms. With Mandy's May 15 contempt hearing approaching and Eric facing his own all-day ODC deposition Wednesday, the trio breaks down what they call a coordinated campaign of harassment dressed up as litigation. Mandy responds — emotionally and on the record — to a paltry excuse for journalism, including the reputationally damaging and wildly defamatory suggestion she might have information about the leaked Mallory Beach photos. Liz lays out the timeline: Gregg Roman, the actual custodian of those photos, has dodged two depositions while Mandy gets ambushed in court. Eric explains how the ODC has been weaponized against lawyers who do good work, with grievances quietly bundled for years. Plus Premium Members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hear our analysis on rumors of Alex Murdaugh’s new trial, who will re-prosecute if Alan Wilson doesn't….? ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Episode References How can you support Mandy? Crowd the Courthouse 🌐 Support Mandy on May 15, 2026 at 10am <- Add to calendar + all the details 📅 South Carolina OCD’s Disciplinary…

People in this episode

Guests: Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell, Eric Bland

Topics covered

• investigative journalism
• legal issues
• harassment
• defamation
• court proceedings

Keywords

• Mandy Matney
• Liz Farrell
• Eric Bland
• court
• defamation
• Alex Murdaugh
• South Carolina

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South Carolina OCD, American Bar Association

Books & works: Mallory Beach photos

Places: York, SC

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