The day starts with a surprise when the judge turns the spotlight on our journalist, Melanie Reid, questioning her connection to the family, her objectivity and her independence. Then testimony from Jess’ midwife and the on-call obstetrician examines whether intense birth forces and induction drugs could explain the injuries, setting up a high-stakes clash between the hospital’s medical view and the defence’s case.

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“Distraught, shocked and in disbelief” is how one neighbour describes Dan’s reaction when he found out about his baby’s injuries. A second neighbour tells the court it’s laughable to even think that Dan could be violent. Then the maternal grandmother takes the stand, saying after the baby was born he screamed and cried all day, every day.

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After days of intense questioning, Jess finally steps down and takes a seat in the public gallery behind her husband in the dock. That’s where she remains for the rest of the trial. Next, her sister-in-law takes the stand and tells the court the family were shut down by doctors. 

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The Crown’s cross-examination of the pro athlete’s wife begins, as her words, messages and private calls are picked apart in court. As the questioning intensifies, how much can she withstand?

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A police interview, tapped phone calls and the video recording of the pro athlete’s wife. Jess had no idea that in her search for answers, her phone call with a specialist would be intercepted by Dunedin police.

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We take you right inside Dunedin’s historic courthouse as the pro athlete’s trial begins. The jury is sworn in. His wife is the first to take the stand. This is her moment – how will she cope under the pressure?

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On the eve of trial, we are with the pro athlete and his wife at their home, where emotions are running high as neighbours and supporters gather around the family. Everything is on the line, because what’s about to unfold in the courtroom could change their lives forever.

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In the highly anticipated return of Melanie Reid’s latest podcast investigation, Diagnosis of a Crime, listeners are given unprecedented access inside the high stakes criminal trial of a professional athlete, examining whether young parents accused in complex medical cases are receiving fair access to justice. Find out what happens when medical evidence from New Zealand doctors - usually left unchallenged - is put to the test. 

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What if the evidence used to convict parents isn’t as solid as it seems? In this pre-season bonus episode, Melanie Reid speaks to a scientist and adjunct law professor who exposes cracks in the medical evidence used in court - and asks whether bad science is tipping the scales of justice.

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In this season finale, a second family’s case erupts with a revelation that will leave listeners questioning everything. And when Melanie and Bonnie demand answers from Health NZ, the former head of Starship Hospital’s child protection unit responds by lawyering up. 

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With the pro athlete’s court date looming and three international experts now set to testify, the couple hopes the prosecution will drop the charges. Melanie also speaks with the mother of the young dad still in prison, following the revelation there is no evidence of 19 back rib fractures that were central to his conviction.

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