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Ep 395: Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring NEW insights, behind the scenes or updates.
Brand new episodes are STILL every Tuesday!
Original Airdate: 09/29/20 – After accused sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstein’s death, the world and authorities began to take a closer look at his longtime female companion, and alleged “madame”. In this episode, Meghan is joined by sex crimes & trafficking expert Dr. Alexa Sardina, as they examine her role in her alleged crimes, explain possible motives and psychologal theories, and how she will be handled in the criminal justice system.
Resources:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
- Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org)
- RAINN (rainn.org)
- Find A Helpline (findahelpline.com)
Sources for Today’s Episode:
- Vanity Fair
- Documentary “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich”
- A report from CBS news
- NPR report
- Forbes
Reconsidered Sources:
- DOJ — Maxwell sentenced to 20 years
- SDNY opinion & order, Jan 21, 2026
- CNBC — Maxwell files habeas petition
- Boston Globe/AP — Judge rejects Maxwell’s bid for release
- Bloomberg — Maxwell’s prison transfer form released
- ABC News — Maxwell invokes the Fifth
- CBC — Maxwell takes the Fifth
- The Hill — Giuffre says she has 4 days to live
- CNN — Andrew arrested
- CBS — Andrew arrest; Maxwell’s 2015 draft email on the photo
- ITV — Andrew’s legal action over search warrants (Oct 5, 2026)
- PBS — Latest Epstein files release
- CNBC — Hyatt chairman Pritzker leaves board over Epstein ties
- The Hill — DOJ to appeal unredaction ruling
Credits:
- Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
- Produced & Edited by James Varga
- Music by Dessert Media
Help is Available:
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.
For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/
