The Binge Cases: My Mother's Lies Introducing The Runaway Princesses from In The Dark and The New Yorker
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Feb 2, 2024 Heidi Blake, a staff writer for The New Yorker, joins In the Dark and reveals the shocking story of the royal women in Dubai's ruling family who risked everything to escape. The podcast explores the luxurious yet mysterious life of Dubai's ruling family, investigating allegations of sexual assault and discussing the immense power and wealth of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Muktou. It takes listeners behind palace walls, uncovering stories of astonishing courage and cruelty, as even members of the ruling family try to break free from control.
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Princess Latifah's Documented Escape Plan
- Princess Latifah recorded a secret video saying escape might be her last action and left it with friends to release if she disappeared.
- The plan involved a dinghy, jet skis and a yacht waiting in the Indian Ocean for her getaway.
Wealth Translates To Diplomatic Power
- Sheikh Mohammed built Dubai using state wealth and now wields global influence through massive property and investment ties.
- Heidi Blake links his wealth to diplomatic leverage in Britain and the US that can stifle local investigations and accountability.
A Dropped Rape Allegation In Britain
- Detective Colin Sutton described a rape allegation involving a sex worker taken to a Surrey estate tied to Dubai's ruler and then quietly dropped.
- Sutton said Special Branch told him the case would be