Ep 234: Sexsomnia: Rape Case Closed with Jade McCrossen-Nethercott, Part 1

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott contacted police in 2017 after waking up to discover she was half-naked, and with the sense that she had been raped while she slept. Three years later, the man who was charged with her rape was acquitted. The Crown Prosecution Service dropped Jade’s case after claims she had a rare sleep condition called ‘sexsomnia’. Jade fought back. This is her story. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Sexsomnia #Jade #CrownProsecutionService #Rape #TrueCrmePodcast   Clips https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=805724070545570             Sources https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/sexsomnia-examples-legal-b2593391.html https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/proginfo/2022/40/sexsomnia-case-closed https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/14/fears-sexsomnia-defence-in-cases https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/dec/08/how-many-cases-are-derailed-by-sexsomnia-claims-the-cps-doesnt-know https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/28/health/sexsomnia-sleep-sex-explainer-wellness/index.html   Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Take the next step to improving your health: go to lumen.me/CRIMEANALYST to get 20% off your Lumen. Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/CRIMEANALYST when you use our code: CRIMEANALYST.   REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses: https://bit.ly/40iv3v3 or email  laurarichardspa@gmail.com   More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com   YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards99 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices