Meanwhile, in therapy, Joan notices that Shari shows the same symptoms as rape victims, but thinks it could be explained by her father's abuse. Shari is furious that thereafter, he is allowed to see her again, claiming that he then will keep on raping her. At court, David is prohibited from seeing his daughter for six months. Her sister Linda thinks therapy would be good for her, explaining that there must be a reason that she never wore make-up and always wore baggy clothes. She reveals that as a child she was physically abused by her mother, and that her father had done nothing to protect her. She contacts psychiatrist Joan Delvecchio and admits to her that she is constantly hearing typing sounds. The judge, however, puts her on probation and forces her to seek psychological help. Shari fears she has ruined the case, but Darlene insists on holding her as her lawyer. She eventually attacks David Holland, the man charged, in the courtroom and is therefore sent to jail for two days. Whenever she tries to make love with her boyfriend Mark, she suffers panic attacks. She has trouble sleeping at night and is often bothered by flashbacks of her own past. Nine months later, she is heavily invested in the case, which involves her private life. She is later convinced by the child's mother, Darlene Holland, but the trial proves to be difficult. She initially refuses to take the case, explaining that she isn't familiar with cases involving sexual abuse. Situated in 1982, Shari Karney is a successful attorney, assigned to an incest case, involving a three-year-old girl, Christie, who is being molested by her father. The film, which is based upon the true story of Shari Karney, garnered generally positive reviews. Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story is a 1993 American made-for-television drama film directed by Bill Corcoran.
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