Serial Accuser

The Peripheral · Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 6m

False accusations don't just damage reputations, they destabilize entire lives. When someone is wrongly accused, they can lose their job, lose relationships, financial stability, and their sense of safety in their own community. The emotional toll is often severe: anxiety, isolation, and long‑term distrust become part of daily life. Even when the truth eventually comes out, the stain of the accusation can linger.

On this episode I talk with Erik who is one of many people who was falsely accused of sexual assault. Why would I believe him you ask? Because the same person who accused him in 2018…