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The women finally get a chance to address Robert Semenchuck in court, and their victim impact statements lead the judge to consider whether the plea bargain is an appropriate sentence. After a two-week wait, the women grapple with the outcome of the case, including whether there are other ways to seek justice.
Email the reporter, Jana G. Pruden, at jpruden@globeandmail.com
In Her Defence: Breach of Trust is a seven-part original podcast series from The Globe and Mail. The show is made by Kasia Mychajlowycz and Jana G. Pruden. Sound mixing is by Dave Crosbie, with additional recording by Amber Bracken. The show’s theme song is “Black Horses” by Birdbelly. Show art by Celeste Woods.
The narration for In Her Defence is recorded at Haq Story Studio in Edmonton.