I was a sovereign citizen

About this episode

Brodie Finegan Forbes shares his experience within the sovereign citizen movement and his decision to leave it behind.

Melbourne author Brodie Finegan Forbes lived inside the world of sovereign citizens, before turning his back on the movement. He joins the show to tell his story. Find out more about Brodie's books at: https://www.brodiefineganforbes.com/ Subscribe to Crime X+  to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at:  lifeandcrimes@news.com.au Like the show? Get more at  https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers:  https://crimestoppers.com.au/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rule

Guest: Brodie Finegan Forbes

Topics covered

• sovereign citizens
• personal story
• crime
• Melbourne
• author
• movement

Keywords

• sovereign citizens
• Brodie Finegan Forbes
• true crime
• Melbourne
• personal story
• crime movement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crime X+, Lifeline, Beyond Blue, Kids Helpline, Crimestoppers, True Crime Australia, heraldsun.com.au, news.com.au

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