US tourist Beaten in Jamaica: Attacker Convicted, System Failures Revealed - The Jenell Wade Story

In this explosive interview, Shelly-Ann Curran sits down with US citizen Jenell Wade, who bravely recounts the terrifying assault she survived while visiting Jamaica — an attack for which the perpetrator was convicted.

But the violence wasn’t the end of her nightmare.

Jenell reveals how she was abandoned, dismissed, and left to fight for justice on her own after shocking failures by both the Jamaican Constabulary Force and even the US Embassy.

This interview exposes:
• Jenell’s firsthand account of the attack
• How authorities allegedly failed to act when she needed them most
• The painful aftermath and her battle to be heard
• The eventual conviction of her attacker
• Her ongoing push for justice, accountability, and change

Shelly-Ann Curran provides the platform, but Jenell’s voice is the one that demands to be heard.

Her story is not just about survival — it’s about courage, truth, and the fight to hold powerful systems accountable.

Content Warning:
This video includes sensitive topics such as sexual assault and suicide.
Please take care of yourself while watching, and feel free to pause or step away if you need to.

If you need support, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, professional, or local helpline.

🗓 Live: December 7 @ 3PM
🎬 Executive Producer / Host: Shelly-Ann Curran
🎬 Produced by: Francess Lusack (Lusack Logic)
🎧 Assistant Producer: Andre Lloyd
📸 Director / Editor:Ramon Lindsay
✨ Styled by: The Tamia Carey @thetamiacarey
🎉 Sponsored by: Daddyroy's The Good Food Place @daddyroys

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If you need help — you are not alone.

JAMAICA
• Woman Inc. Crisis Centre (sexual assault & violence support): +1 876-929-2997 (24/7)
• Ministry of Health & Wellness / Mental Health Helpline: 1-888-NEW-LIFE (1-888-639-5433)
• Choose Life Suicide Prevention: 876-920-7924

UNITED STATES
• RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

INTERNATIONAL / GLOBAL
• The RINJ Foundation (Global rape & assault support): Signal/text +1 416-836-2497
• Befrienders Worldwide: https://www.befrienders.org — find support in many countries
• International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): https://www.iasp.info— global crisis center directory

Update:
Since the time of recording, the accused has been convicted and received a 12-month prison sentence. However, the sentence was suspended, and the individual was placed under supervision for a period of two years.

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