75 - đ„ Updates on the MenĂ©ndez case, The Take It Down Act, & the Michael Tait/Newsboys controversy
Description
- I wanted to update my listeners on the Erik & Kyle Menéndez case that I mentioned in Episodes 47, 63, & 68
- In addition, I wanted to update my listeners on the new âTake It Down Actâ signed into law in the US to help fight Revenge Porn, including those generated via Artificial Intellegence.
- I also wanted to share aboutthe recent controversy with former lead singer, Michael Tait, from the Contemporary Christian Band âNewsboysâ.
- Also a quick update on the podcast itself.
If you want to see the VIDEO đ„ version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube.
Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US available 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or emotional distress. Their number in the US is 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or at https://988lifeline.org/ â in other countries, reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline which you can find at https://findahelpline.com/.
Links Mentioned - Menéndez:
Previous HFMSwMC podcast episode mentioned (links to Spotify):Â Â
Episode 47 - Three Word Challenge Update & The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Case Update
Episode 63 - Update on the Menéndez case & my recent Charlotte interview
Episode 68 - Update on Leaving Neverland II, the MenĂ©ndez case & my own Healing JourneyÂ
New Article: âMenendez Brothers Resentenced to Life With Parole, Paving Way for Freedomâ. (from May 2025; NY Times)Â
Article with a good explanation of the current state of the Menéndez case. (from April 2025; BBC)
CourtTV Video Archive: CA v. MENENDEZ (1993) (121 parts)
Peacock Documentary Series (2023): Menendez + Menudo: Boys BetrayedÂ
Netflix Docudrama Series (2024): Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryÂ
Netflix Documentary (2024): The Menendez Brothers
LA Times Article (05/2023): Ex-Menudo star accuses boy band founder of sexual assault. Now the LAPD is investigating
Real Crime Profile Podcast (discussing the case and how it relates to all CSA cases; Spotify): Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 l Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
Deadline.com articles:
Los Angeles District Attorney GascĂłnâs Press Conference on the Menendez Sentencing Reconsideration (from Oct., 2024; links to YouTube)Â
Links Mentioned - The Take It Down Act:
âPresident Trump signs Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?â (from May 2025; Associated Press)
Links Mentioned - Michael Tait/Newsboys:
âK-LOVE pulls Newsboys, DC Talk amid sexual misconduct allegations against Michael Taitâ (from June 2025; The Christian Post)
Mike Chapmanâs links:
Husband Material Ministries (âHMâ/âHMMâ; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE
Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (âHMAâ; Paid)
Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp
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**Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.Â
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