Episode 135: A Monstrous French Family Definitely Sued Carrie Jade Williams Just For Being Disabled

Live Shows:Hanover, NH (free!): 10/22, 5:00 PM at Dartmouth University — Herbert Faulkner West Auditorium in Carpenter Hall. With Carole Hooven!:https://govt.dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=68549#.Y0rnPXbMJD8 CANCELLEDBoston, 10/24: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Blocked-andReportedPodcast-800pm/506613?afflky=LaughBostonArlington, Virginia (late), 10/29: https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/188752Show notes:Carrie Jade Williams has had a lot of tough breaks, but perhaps none tougher than the time a French family sued her for being disabled, demanding, as recompense for the discomfort of having slept under her roof, an utterly unreasonable number of weighted blankets. This is definitely a real lawsuit that actually happened, but if it wasn’t, wouldn’t that raise certain questions about Williams? And might those questions lead some interesting places? HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.Links:Keffals, ContinuedNBC’s (highly biased) coverage of the Keffals affairhttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/cloudflare-kiwi-farms-keffals-anti-trans-rcna44834BAR’s (far superior) true and honest coverage of the caseIf any of you are complete nerds with way too much time, the first three images were sent to Jesse, and they’re followed by the original 4chan postCarrie Jade WilliamsIndy100 article claims Williams was told to refund Airbnb guests who didn’t like her disabled doorbellhttps://www.indy100.com/viral/airbnb-disabled-host-doorbell-tiktokWilliams claims former guests, now backed by an unnamed lobbying group, are suing her for a “life-changing amount” in emotional damagesPetition: “Help me show a Judge that disabled people aren't scary”https://www.change.org/p/help-me-show-a-judge-that-disabled-people-aren-t-scaryWilliams: “it’s a ‘cancel culture’ situation”https://apartmentsapart.com/disabled-airbnb-host-sued-by-guests-traumatized-by-her-disability/Williams’ award-winning piece on her conditionhttps://www.ft.com/content/d4190c20-38a8-4179-8857-4b0d084d64af2022: She describes utilizing Braille and creating her own assistive tech to regain functionality after losing her ability to readhttps://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/kerry-today/carrie-jade-williams-how-a-terrible-diagnosis-inspired-me-to-live-my-best-life-march-8th-2022-2732602021: She demonstrates her legendary “hands-free Braille” technique2011: Liquid Jade avoids prison after stealing a couple’s life savings through an absurdly long and detailed conhttps://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/9325489.victims-surrogate-con-voice-anger-culprit-avoids-prison/Samantha Jade CookesCarrie Jade WilliamsWilliams: “anyone suggesting we are the same individual will face the full force of the law”https://www.1820things.com/statementImage: “Empty hospital patient room - stock photo” via Getty This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe