{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/691d502a7b9e972a6b50a1ad?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"626. Love Island’s Cooper Benson Scandal: More Allegations, Criminal Convictions, Court Receipts & Proof Channel Nine IGNORED His Violent Past!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/1763528129884-70563eb0-2b93-49a5-b3f5-33b18a588cee.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We’ve got major updates on the Cooper Benson scandal, including fresh court receipts that show the violent assault charges laid just before his appearance on Love Island Australia were not the first time he’s been in trouble with the law…</p><p><br></p><p>We're unpacking:</p><ul><li>His earlier court appearances and criminal history!</li><li>Why this seriously calls into question Channel Nine’s defence that the charges were “too recent” and “not in the system” when they did their checks!</li><li>Channel Nine’s official response to our questions!</li><li>What Cooper’s concerning conduct on the show itself suggests in light of these revelations – and what it says about reality TV casting, vetting and 'duty of care' more broadly!</li></ul><p>PLUS...</p><ul><li>A number of people have come forward to share their own harrowing experiences with Cooper – including one of the men involved in the bar attack and two women with disturbing claims about his behaviour!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>PLUS LOTS MORE!</p><p><br></p><p>WARNING: This episode discusses violence and abuse. For support, contact <a href=\"https://1800respect.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1800 RESPECT</a> or Police on 000.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>PS. You may also enjoy:</em></strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/621-love-islands-cooper-benson-violent-past-guilty/id1523979167?i=1000735155192\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">621: Love Island’s Cooper Benson: Violent Past, Guilty Plea &amp; Channel Nine’s Casting Failures, Damage Control &amp; Cover-Up!</a></li><li><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/427-can-we-plz-stop-casting-bad-men-on-reality-tv/id1523979167?i=1000674992429\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">427: Can We Plz Stop Casting Bad Men on Reality TV?</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/meganpustetto/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Megan Pustetto</a></p><p><br></p><p>Got a tip? Email <a href=\"mailto:tips@sodramaticmedia.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tips@sodramaticmedia.com</a> or submit anonymously on our <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/67297e415b575bc851e9cc7b/shows/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/episodes/www.sodramaticonline.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></p><p><br></p><p>Got a question or want to work with us? Email <a href=\"mailto:hello@sodramaticmedia.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@sodramaticmedia.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want more drama? Sign up for bonus episodes on <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/67297e415b575bc851e9cc7b/shows/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/episodes/www.patreon.com/sodramatic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> or <a href=\"http://apple.co/sodramatic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcast Subscription</a> &amp; follow us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sodramaticworld/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/sodramaticonline/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@sodramaticworld?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a>, join our <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/641988853417815/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Group</a>, &amp; sign up for our <a href=\"https://sodramaticonline.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to support us? <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/67297e415b575bc851e9cc7b/shows/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/sodramatic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Megan a coffee</a>. Follow on <a href=\"http://apple.co/sodramatic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/6bAvAAcvAWUAbwgxhbJhUi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a> (bonus marks if you leave a review)</p>","author_name":"Megan Pustetto"}