Episode 1209 • • 2:37:32 - 2:40:55
1209: Rewilding
Trial by Combat, Iowa Custody Battle, David Ostrom
David Ostrom of Iowa filed a court motion requesting "trial by combat" with swords to resolve a protracted child custody and financial dispute with his ex-wife. Ostrom stated the request was a legal tactic to draw attention to a court system he believes is biased against men. The story has gained international media attention as a modern application of an archaic legal concept.