Ep: 82 - Obscene: The Shocking BDSM Case of Glenn Marcus & Jodi
Welcome to our limited series, Obscene. WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of torture and sex. This week, Blake covers the case of Glenn Marcus and "Jodi" (a pseudonym), and the intersection of consensual BDSM relationships and criminal liability. Marcus, a web designer, and Jodi were involved in a consensual BDSM relationship, during which Marcus allegedly documented and publicized explicit materials involving Jodi without her consent. Over time, Jodi claimed that the relationship turned abusive, with Marcus coercing her into acts and public displays against her will. The case garnered attention as it raised complex questions about the legal boundaries of consent within BDSM practices and the extent to which one partner can hold the other accountable for actions that allegedly go beyond initial consent.
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