TSP #145 [Part One] - Does Mica’s Law Stand a Chance in the Hands of South Carolina’s Male Lawmakers?

TSP #145 [Part One] - Does Mica’s Law Stand a Chance in the Hands of South Carolina’s Male Lawmakers?

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April 23, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 5 · Episode 145

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Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell discuss the potential passage of Mica's Law in South Carolina following the tragic death of Mica Francis due to coercive control abuse.

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ are hopeful that South Carolina will pass a law criminalizing coercive control abuse … eventually … maybe. Ugh. After the tragic death of Mica Francis in April 2024, we all got a crash course in the horrors of coercive control abuse because of what Mica’s estranged “Pastor” JP Miller is accused of doing to her during the final 18 months of her life. Mica repeatedly sought help from the Horry County and Myrtle Beach Police Departments in JP’s alleged stalking and harassment of her, but over and again the police told her there was nothing they could do. In the meantime, three coercive control bills continued to languish in the General Assembly, which is almost 90 percent men. Last week a hearing was held in subcommittee to discuss the latest iteration of the bill, dubbed Mica’s Law. Liz and Mandy talk about how that went and what they think will happen next. Needless to say, South Carolina’s women should be angry … again. Let's Dive in… 🥽 🦈 And Stay Tuned For Part Two on Friday Join the LUNASHARK Premium Community - Together we go further ☀️ Episode Links Mandy discusses being attacked by Debbie Barbier - FB, April 20, 2026…

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Host: Mandy Matney

Guest: Liz Farrell

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Organizations: Horry County Police Department, Myrtle Beach Police Department, General Assembly

Books & works: Mica’s Law

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