DeepSummary
The episode appears to be about a trusted OB-GYN physician named Dr. Robert Hadden who worked at the prestigious Columbia University and sexually assaulted hundreds or even thousands of his patients over many years. Despite reports from survivors, there was an apparent cover-up and lack of accountability from the university and authorities.
The survivors felt failed by the systems that were supposed to protect them and embarked on a decade-long fight for justice against Dr. Hadden and the institution that enabled his behavior. They faced significant challenges and pushback, but found strength in coming together as a group of survivors.
The episode highlights the survivors' perseverance, their efforts to have their voices heard, and their goal of not only bringing Dr. Hadden to justice but also changing societal attitudes and laws surrounding sexual assault cases, especially those involving powerful individuals and institutions.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Dr. Robert Hadden, an OB-GYN at Columbia University, sexually assaulted hundreds or thousands of patients over many years.
- Despite reports from survivors, there was an apparent cover-up and lack of accountability from Columbia University.
- A group of survivors embarked on a decade-long fight for justice against Dr. Hadden and the institution that enabled his behavior.
- The survivors aimed not only to bring Dr. Hadden to justice but also change societal attitudes and laws surrounding sexual assault cases.
- The case highlights issues of power imbalances, institutional cover-ups, and the perseverance of survivors in seeking justice.
- The survivors found strength in coming together as a group and working towards systemic change.
- The episode exposes the failures of systems meant to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
- The fight for justice extended beyond seeking consequences for Dr. Hadden, but also preventing future abuse and protecting others.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I was furious. There was no way Columbia could claim that they didn't have a hand in him assaulting me.“ by Unknown speaker
- “No prison, no community service, no parole, no any kind of monitoring.“ by Unknown speaker
- “The goal was to have him stop hurting other people anywhere, in any state, in any country.“ by Unknown speaker
- “They're changing the way people look at these cases, talk about these cases, understand these cases. They've changed the law.“ by Unknown speaker
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Episode Information
Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University
Wondery
9/5/23
When a trusted Columbia University OB-GYN is exposed as a serial predator, and no one is held accountable, the survivors embark on a decade-long fight for justice.
From Wondery, Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University is a story about power: who has it, who loses it, and what it takes to get it back. Listen on Wondery+ or wherever you get your podcasts beginning on 9/11.
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