EP#155 | The 12 Hallmarks of a False Accuser

In Episode 155 of Not on Record, hosts Joseph and Diana kick off 2025 by celebrating two recent courtroom victories, including cases where the Crown conceded acquittals due to effective cross-examination and forensic evidence. The episode dives into a compelling discussion on the 'hallmarks of false accusers,' drawing from Joseph’s extensive experience defending clients over 32 years. They explore key behaviors such as lack of agency—where complainants evade responsibility for their actions, often blaming intoxication—exaggeration and dramatic flair, intense controlling tendencies, manipulative messaging, and denial of undeniable evidence. With vivid courtroom anecdotes, they highlight how these patterns emerge in cross-examinations and underscore the importance of documentation, like messages and photos, in exposing fabrications, especially in high-conflict divorce cases involving parental alienation.