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Episode 3: Collateral Damage

October 1, 2026 · 43 min

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John Cox’s plea deal brings the criminal case to an end, but the story is far from over. As Cox and his wife turn their attention to a lawsuit against Children’s Wisconsin, the damage from the case, and the media narrative surrounding it, balloons. 

Featuring Expert:

  • Matthew Torbenson, Deputy District Attorney with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office

  • Mark Hudson, Child Abuse Pediatrician

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