Slam the Gavel

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CRIME IN PLAIN VIEW; With Roy From Chicago Sep 04, 2025

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Slam the Gavel welcomes Roy from Chicago to the podcast. He has been trapped in a Cook County Chicago Divorce riddled with corruption. Prior to this happening he and his ex mutually signed a legal Separation Agreement in November of 2019. At that time, March 6, 2020, their NET WORTH was $7.5 million dollars. However his ex's law firm of Hoffenberg and Block has already obtained over $2 million in legal fees and Roy has not even seen or spoken to his once inseparable children who live across the street in FIVE YEARS.

This law firm judge shopped and found Judge Renee Goldfarb and she froze ALL of Roy's assets. He has received less than 3% of his life's work, $179,800.00 in 5.5 years, $2,700.00/month. He was also forced to move eight times and arrested twice for reporting the judge. Roy was ALSO attacked leaving a restaurant and barely survived with NO THEFT at all, just a SINISTER MESSAGE FROM OUTSIDE INFLUENCES. Not a podcast to be missed.

To Reach Roy: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com

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Nicholas Hall: WRONGFULLY CONVICTED; With Darla Hall Sep 02, 2025

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Slam the Gavel welcomes Darla Hall to the podcast. Darla Hall came onto the podcast to share the story of her son, Nicholas Hall who was recently sentenced to 21 years in prison in Connecticut. Their nightmare began in 2020 when ALLEGATIONS surfaced just weeks after a custody dispute with his then-wife.

One alleged victim later confirmed nothing ever happened, yet Nicholas Hall was still prosecuted AND from the very beginning, his case has been marked by conflicts of interest, COLLUSION, improper rulings, suppression of evidence and POWERFUL political CONNECTIONS that cast doubt on the FAIRNESS of his trial.

In February 2025, Nicholas Hall was convicted on four of six counts, though not on the most serious of charges. On August 14th, he was sentenced and taken into custody despite FIVE YEARS ON BOND WITHOUT INCIDENT, no prior record, and voluntarily passing both psychosexual evaluation and a polygraph.

EVIDENCE was mishandled, jury instructions FLAWED, WITNESSES COACHED and DNA methodology IMPROPERLY ADMITTED. Yet his motions for a new trial and bond pending appeal were DENIED.

Darla Hall is seeking help, anyone who can offer EXPERT ASSISTANCE, legal representation for his APPEAL, or support with bond pending appeal to the Appellate Court. Nicholas Hall's FREEDOM and TRUTH depend on it.

To Reach Darla Hall: NicholasHallMyStory@gmail.com, justicefornicholashall.org, 914-996-2055

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Family Justice And Accountability Act; With Francesca Amato Banfield Aug 29, 2025

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Slam The Gavel welcomes back Francesca Amato Banfield to the podcast. Fran was last on Season 3, Episode 163. Today we talked about 18 years of her work on the Family Justice And Accountability Act and how it will be enforced on a Federal Level. This bill offers everything a parent could ask for. This bill addresses everything from judicial accountability, cameras in court and the disaster of foster care, and so much more!

To Reach Francesca Amato Banfield: Facebook and https://www.punished4beingaparent.com

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The Art Of Process Serving; With Mark Andrews Aug 27, 2025

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Slam the Gavel welcomes back Mark Andrews to the podcast. Mark was last on the show, Season 2, Episode 80, Season 3, Episode 13 and 23, Season 4, Episodes 116 and 138 and Season 5, Episodes 29, 61 and 165. Today we discussed the fine art of process serving which can lead to being an expert witness in a case. We also discussed emails bashing Mark and other episodes regarding Process Serving.

To Reach Mark Andrews: nottobetakenaway@live.com

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The Red Flags And Similarities In Family Court; With Stand With Meg Aug 26, 2025

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Slam The Gavel Podcast welcomes Stand With Meg to the show. Meg is a Mother of five and has been trapped in an ongoing family court battle for over 12 years. On January 29th, 2024, all five of her children were taken from her without a trial, Due Process, without cross-examining her accusers and despite Kansas DCF having cleared her of the allegations of emotional abuse, they still used the false allegations against her.

For over 18 months, Meg has lived the devastating reality of forced alienation, with little to no contact with her children. She is able to see her son, but only supervised visits that prove costly, while also paying a GAL to just observe.

To Reach Out To Stand With Meg: TikTok: standwithmeg

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Self Care And Staying Busy: With Maryann Petri Aug 25, 2025

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I took over the podcast to show everyone how to stay busy in stressful times. If you find yourself in family court, any court situation, or family dysfunction with no one by your side, it's best to stay busy and find joy in the little things.

Also, encouraging court watching and what to do when you see a judge or an attorney treat a Pro Se Litigant (someone who represents themselves) badly. This is explained in depth.

To Reach Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com

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The Truth About You; With Michael Clark Aug 22, 2025

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Slam The Gavel welcomes Michael Clark to the podcast. Michael is the author of, "The Truth About You," which can be found on Amazon and Founder of the Ananias Foundation.

Michael explains that he wrote "The Truth About You," in order to start meaningful dialogue about this huge social issue of Domestic Violence. This novel challenges the myths about Domestic Violence. Creating awareness in order to bring change, Michael wrote this story with the clear purpose to challenge and change the narratives about domestic violence and to humanize individuals who struggle and shed light on the deeper causes of disturbing behaviors. Michael and I discussed the real conversations about this massive social issue.

Author website: https://www.michaelclarkauthor.com

Ananias website: http://www.ananiasfoundation.org/

Email address: connect@ananiasfoundation.org

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PALADN Digital Tool Kit Resources: With Nate Munro Aug 20, 2025

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Slam The Gavel welcomes back Nate Munro to the podcast. Nate was last on Season 5; Episodes 167, 180, 198 and 222. Today we talked about the design of Nate's PALADN Digital Tool Kit. We discussed that with this tool kit, a person will find everything they need to be ready to face CPS, an opposing counsel and a hearing; even if a person has to represent themselves as 90% of litigants do in family court.

We talked extensively about his ADA Advocacy and the ADA and the ADAAA. Nates kit has so much to offer to help parents through the family court system and CPS.

To Reach Nate Munro: Email: PALADNmedia@protonmail.com

Substack: PALADNmedia.substack.com

Store: PALADNmedia Store There are two PALADN toolkit packages available:

The Pro Se Toolkit -
4 eBooks + Templates + Checklists (covers the basics for court)
The Digital Suite -
9 eBooks total + More Templates + More Checklists + Key Exhibits (includes Pro Se Toolkit + Advocacy & Negotiating Tools + Organizing)

Use coupon code STG10for 10% off your order!

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POSITIVE CHANGE For Families In Idaho; With Senator Tammy Nichols Aug 18, 2025

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Slam The Gavel welcomes Senator Tammy Nichols from Idaho to the podcast. Senator Nichols (district 10) is a mother to five children. When she and other parents noticed an issue with Common Core in the school districts. That is when she started speaking to Representatives and Legislature, working with other organizations, then decided she should run for office. She also noticed a disconnect between the people and government. "People are supposed to be part of the process," states Senator Nichols.

Senator Nichols talked about the task force in Idaho regarding family court. She was hearing from parents who were telling their stories and experiences in family court. These were professional parents; veterans, nurses, (parents with no criminal records) with egregious family court stories. More people started reaching out.

We discussed their mind-blowing testimonies and the patterns that are affecting the process. Also, how a parent will spend years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to get their child back.

This was started as Arizona had started a task force as well. Idaho followed suit. This is a national issue that is taking place. Utah did a re-vamp on child custody issues last year. There are very concerning issues regarding the courts such as no oversight. Not a podcast to be missed.

To Reach Senator Tammy Nichols: nicholsforidaho@gmail.com (survey is there)

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VICTORY: Kids Returned In Three Months; With Ken Stacy And Nicole Price Aug 17, 2025

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Slam The Gavel welcomes parents Kenneth Stacy and Nicole Price from Oklahoma. They talked about their ordeal while leaving Idaho Falls, Idaho which involved cybersecurity interference involving cell phones, SD cards, wiretapping and CPS absconding with their children.

They both discussed that it took three months for them to get their children back, but they did through persistence and calling the agency daily. Now safely in Oklahoma, they still can't rest easy, always wondering if this could happen again...

To Reach Kenneth Stacy: knockknockken@gmail.com

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