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. (patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst/posts/action-toolkit-…)

Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife (netflix.com/title/81989322)

More from Attorney Regina Ward
Website (reginawardlawfirm.com)
YouTube (youtube.com/@attorneyreginaward)
TikTok (tiktok.com/discover/regina-ward-attorney)

Crime Analyst Coverage
Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series (crime-analyst.com/case-015-mica-francis-miller)
Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell (youtube.com/watch?v=5gcL-r8JYxI)
Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… (crime-analyst.com/videos/huge-news-in-mica-fra…)

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Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

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Clips
facebook.com/NewsNationNow/videos/158519802673…

Sources
Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife (netflix.com/title/81989322)

abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-fam…

facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-f…

Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86:

Apple Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-ana…

Spotify Link

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Links to Episodes about Mica Francis
Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. (crime-analyst.com/videos/mica-francis-separate…)
Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? (crime-analyst.com/videos/mica-francis-have-you…)

Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell (crime-analyst.com/ep-303-mica-francis-analyzin…)

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