Shock Verdict: Man Triumphs in Groundbreaking Domestic Violence Case Against Ex-Girlfriend Who Left Him Hospitalized
Paul Jordan was scalded by his ex-girlfriend while they were living together in France
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In August 2023, Paul Jordan was living in Mirabeau with his partner and her 11-year-old son while he worked at ITER, a massive international research facility devoted to nuclear fusion technology.
After breaking up, they agreed to have a discussion the next day about moving forward, specifically regarding rent since they were sharing the residence.
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The discussion grew heated after Paul suggested his ex pay her half of the rent, which he claims she had previously agreed to. He extracted himself from the situation by retreating to his office, but as he went to shut the door, she threw her cup of freshly brewed tea at his head.
The scalding water also splashed down onto his chest, resulting in second degree burns across eight percent of his body, including his face.
Image credits: Paul Jordan
In the hospital covered in bandages for his burns, the American scientist faced a dilemma. Should he go to the police?
For any survivor of domestic abuse, approaching the authorities can seem daunting, but for a man, things can be especially complicated. He was acutely aware that many male survivors are not only disbelieved, but they face a gendered system that automatically classifies men as perpetrators and women as victims.
“If I call the police now, she will continue the lie,” Paul explained, revealing his thoughts at the time. “Her French is better than mine, she could convince them I hit her first or even involve her son, I don’t know what she is capable of.”
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