About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Episode 6: Seduction and Deception" from In Her Defence: Breach of Trust asks whether it is possible to truly consent to sex if you don't know the real identity of the person you're having sex with. Several of the women who had sexual relationships with Robert Semenchuck struggle with a plea deal they consider too lenient, and question why he was not charged with sexual assault. Legal experts weigh in on how consent is defined under the law, and consider how that law could have been applied differently in this case — or in future cases involving similar deception.
Hosts and release
Jana G. Pruden hosts the series, which is made by Kasia Mychajlowycz and Jana G. Pruden for The Globe and Mail. Sound mixing is handled by Dave Crosbie, with additional recording by Amber Bracken. The show's theme song, "Black Horses," is performed by Birdbelly, and the show art is by Celeste Woods. Narration for the series was recorded at Haq Story Studio in Edmonton. This sixth episode of the seven-part series runs 33 minutes and was released on October 13, 2026, as part of the show's broader coverage of Sgt. Robert Semenchuck from Regina, Saskatchewan, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
