Couverture de Where There's Smoke: A Sex Offender with a Badge

Where There's Smoke: A Sex Offender with a Badge

Where There's Smoke: A Sex Offender with a Badge

De : Garnet Media Group
Écouter gratuitement

À propos de ce contenu audio

 Jamel Bradley is a former University of South Carolina basketball star who, again, receives fanfare when he becomes a deputy for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. As a school resource officer, Bradley faces allegation after allegation of inappropriate sexual relations with high school girls. He remained employed as a school resource officer, raising questions about whether school and sheriff’s department leaders did enough to protect girls from Bradley. This podcast was produced by students in the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications under the guidance of journalism professor Brandon Shulleeta and published through a partnership with Garnet Media Group. The editor-in-chief is Jada Kirkland. Reporters are Sarah Craft, Kiki Gushue, Riley Edenbeck, Brynne Baxley, Aden Connor, Sydney Dunlap, Kate Robins and Emmy RIbero. Fact checkers are Sarah Craft, Madelyn Cooper, Jackson Gosnell, Tommy Holter and Amanda Petty. Data analysts are Amelia Gay, Gray Quire and Vanessa Stoquert. Script writers are Win Hammond and Delaney Flanagan. Sound editors are Sally Ozmore and Sammie Vassallo. Cover art was created by Garnet Media creative services designers Aidan Wokurka and Abby Short. Final production work by Logan Ruiter, Garnet Media Group's podcast manager.Copyright 2026 Politique et gouvernement Sciences politiques Sciences sociales
Épisodes
  • Ep.4 – A sheriff's tough words

    Ep.4 – A sheriff's tough words
    Apr 29 2026
    Episode 4: A sheriff's tough words

    The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County schools are sued — accused of mishandling the Jamel Bradley allegations. Sheriff Leon Lott uses strong language to denounce Bradley publicly — a shift from what he said in legal depositions.

    This podcast was produced by students in the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications and published through a partnership with Garnet Media Group. A full list of credits and other information can be found on the podcast website.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    39 min
  • Ep.3 – Survivor says officials did too little

    Ep.3 – Survivor says officials did too little
    Apr 29 2026
    Episode 3: Survivor says officials did too little

    A survivor of sexual assault talks about abuse from Deputy Bradley and why she believes the school district, sheriff’s department, and court system could have done more.

    This podcast was produced by students in the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications and published through a partnership with Garnet Media Group. A full list of credits and other information can be found on the podcast website.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    15 min
  • Ep.2 – 7-question interrogation

    Ep.2 – 7-question interrogation
    Apr 29 2026
    Episode 2: 7-question interrogation

    School Resource Officer Jamel Bradley faces questions from his own sheriff’s department about accusations of sexual relations with a minor. But the sheriff’s department’s interrogation raises eyebrows.

    This podcast was produced by students in the University of South Carolina's School of Journalism and Mass Communications and published through a partnership with Garnet Media Group. A full list of credits and other information can be found on the podcast website.
    Afficher plus Afficher moins
    28 min
Aucun commentaire pour le moment