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The Arkansas Supreme Court removed Judge Barbara Elmore from Aaron Spencer's murder case 48 hours before trial was set to begin. This is the same judge who released Michael Fosler on bond after he was charged with 43 felonies including alleged rape of a minor. The same judge whose gag order the Supreme Court already struck down as a "plain, manifest, clear, and gross abuse of discretion." The same judge who ignored their warning and restricted public access again. Now 14 state legislators have filed a formal complaint with the Judicial Discipline Commission. The Supreme Court granted a Writ of Certiorari to review every ruling Elmore made. And retired Judge Ralph Wilson—31 years on the bench, known as an advocate for children—is taking over one of the most watched trials in Arkansas. Aaron Spencer is the Lonoke County father charged with second-degree murder after killing Fosler. According to the defense, Fosler showed up with Spencer's 14-year-old daughter in his vehicle at 1 a.m. after she went missing from her bedroom—despite being charged with sexually assaulting her and ordered to stay away from minors. Spencer told authorities he rammed Fosler's truck off the road and shot him after Fosler allegedly lunged at him. The dashcam footage that could have supported the defense's version of events reportedly vanished—the SD card gone weeks before trial. But the bodycam from three months before the shooting, showing Spencer's grief when he learned about his daughter? Prosecutors kept that. They want it in front of the jury. Defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down what the judicial removal means, what prior rulings could be reconsidered, and whether this case should have ever been charged. Spencer is still running for Lonoke County Sheriff while awaiting trial.#AaronSpencer #JudgeBarbaraElmore #ArkansasSupremeCourt #MichaelFosler #BobMotta #LononkeCounty #JudicialMisconduct #SelfDefense #TrueCrimeToday #JusticeSystemJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The Arkansas Supreme Court just removed Judge Barbara Elmore from Aaron Spencer's murder trial—and appointed a retired judge from the opposite end of the state to take over. This wasn't a close call. Three justices wanted Elmore gone since May, when the high court struck down her gag order as a "plain, manifest, clear, and gross abuse of discretion." Seven months later, she tried again—different restrictions, same constitutional problems. This time they didn't just reverse her. They pulled her entirely. Elmore is the same judge who released Michael Fosler on bond after he was charged with 43 felonies including alleged rape of a minor, sexual assault, and child pornography. Fosler is the man Aaron Spencer killed after, according to the defense, he showed up with Spencer's 14-year-old daughter in his vehicle at 1 a.m. Spencer told authorities he rammed Fosler's truck off the road and shot him after Fosler allegedly lunged at him. Now 14 Republican state legislators have filed a formal complaint with the Judicial Discipline Commission about fair trial concerns. The Supreme Court granted a Writ of Certiorari to review Elmore's prior rulings—potentially reopening decisions that shaped the entire pretrial process. Defense attorney Bob Motta was in that Arkansas courtroom when the news broke. He joins us to analyze what it takes for a state supreme court to remove a judge mid-case, what retired Judge Ralph Wilson brings to one of the most watched trials in the state, and whether the prosecution might finally reconsider charges that public sentiment has turned against. The dashcam footage that could have supported self-defense reportedly vanished. But the bodycam showing Spencer's grief when he learned about his daughter? Prosecutors want that in front of the jury.#AaronSpencer #JudgeElmore #ArkansasSupremeCourt #BobMotta #MichaelFosler #LononkeCounty #JudicialRemoval #DefenseOfOthers #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

When his 13-year-old daughter's 67-year-old rapist kidnapped her again, Aaron Spencer hunted him down, rescued his girl, and shot her rapist to death in the struggle. Rather than giving him a medal, the prosecutor's office instead charged him with murder. As his trial looms, questions have been raised about the judge presiding over the case and procedures for choosing the jury. We discuss.P.S. The Arkansas Supreme Court recently removed the judge. Probably for misspelling Arkansas.P.P.S. For more on this case, check out our article, published here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/prosecutors-arkansas-father-caught-legal-nightmare-saving-daughter-from-monsterCheck out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two murder cases. Two very different defense strategies. Defense attorney Bob Motta joins True Crime Today to break down both.Aaron Spencer's trial just got a new judge after the Arkansas Supreme Court removed Barbara Elmore for constitutional violations—the second time in seven months. Spencer faces second-degree murder for killing Michael Fosler, the man out on bond for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter. The defense is arguing he saved his child. The prosecution has prior statements suggesting premeditation. And now a retired judge from the other side of the state is inheriting the most divisive case in Arkansas.Michael McKee pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. His lawyer is Diane Menashe—who got Dr. William Husel acquitted of fourteen ICU murders by calling one witness and watching the state's case crumble. The prosecution has ballistics, surveillance, vehicle tracking, a suppressor. Menashe doesn't present defenses. She destroys prosecutions.Bob Motta analyzes both cases: what judicial removal means for Spencer, how to defend a father who killed his daughter's alleged abuser, whether Menashe's Husel playbook works against different evidence, and what both cases tell us about murder defense strategy in high-profile trials.#BobMotta #TrueCrimeToday #AaronSpencer #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #JudgeElmore #DianeMenashe #MurderDefense #HuselAcquittal #DefenseStrategyJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Defense attorney Bob Motta joins me for a two-part legal breakdown of the biggest murder case developments this week.First: Aaron Spencer. The Arkansas Supreme Court removed Judge Barbara Elmore from his second-degree murder trial—the second time they've reversed her on constitutional grounds in seven months. Spencer killed Michael Fosler, the man out on bond for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter. Now a retired judge is taking over, prior rulings could be reconsidered, and the defense has to figure out how to counter Rule 404(b) statements about what Spencer said he'd do if Fosler came near his daughter again.Second: Michael McKee. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe. His lawyer is Diane Menashe—the same attorney who got Dr. William Husel acquitted of fourteen ICU patient murders by calling one witness. The prosecution has ballistics, surveillance, vehicle tracking, and a suppressor. Menashe doesn't present defenses. She dismantles prosecutions.Bob Motta breaks down both cases. What judicial removal means for Spencer. How defense-of-others works against premeditation evidence. Whether Menashe can replicate the Husel strategy against different evidence. Two murder trials. Two defense approaches. One expert analysis.#BobMotta #AaronSpencer #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #JudgeBarbaraElmore #DianeMenashe #MurderTrial #SelfDefense #HuselAcquittal #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

We're going live with defense attorney Bob Motta for comprehensive legal analysis on two of the biggest murder cases right now.The Arkansas Supreme Court just removed Judge Barbara Elmore from Aaron Spencer's trial—the father who killed his daughter's alleged rapist. This is the second constitutional reversal in seven months. A retired judge is taking over. Prior rulings could be reopened. And Spencer still has to beat a second-degree murder charge while the prosecution uses prior statements about killing Fosler against him.Meanwhile, Michael McKee pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe. His attorney is Diane Menashe—who got Dr. William Husel acquitted of fourteen murders by calling one witness and letting the prosecution's case collapse. The state has ballistics, surveillance, vehicle tracking, and a suppressor. But Menashe doesn't defend cases—she attacks them.Bob Motta walks us through both situations live. How rare judicial removal is. What the new judge changes for Spencer. How defense-of-others works in practice. Whether Menashe's philosophy can beat the McKee evidence. We're taking your questions and comments as we break down the legal realities behind these cases.#BobMottaLive #AaronSpencer #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #JudgeElmore #DianeMenashe #TrueCrimeLive #MurderDefense #LegalAnalysis #HiddenKillersLiveJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Major breaking news in the Aaron Spencer case out of Arkansas. Judge Barbara Elmore has been removed from the case by the Arkansas Supreme Court just two days before trial was set to begin. This marks the second time the state's highest court has had to intervene due to her conduct.Elmore is the same judge who set bond for Michael Fosler — the 67-year-old man facing 43 felony charges including rape of a minor and child pornography. Fosler walked. Three months later, he allegedly took Spencer's daughter again. Spencer killed him. And the case landed right back on Elmore's desk.She issued an unconstitutional gag order. The Supreme Court struck it down and warned her. She restricted courtroom access anyway. She refused to recuse. The Supreme Court removed her.Meanwhile, dashcam footage from Fosler's truck — evidence that could prove self-defense — has vanished. The SD card went missing. The lead detective's testimony contradicts how the camera actually functions.Fourteen Arkansas legislators have now filed a formal complaint with the Judicial Discipline Commission. The trial is on hold. Every ruling Elmore made is under review.Judge Elmore faces no discipline. She returns to the bench Monday. Aaron Spencer still faces second-degree murder charges for protecting his daughter from a man the system released.#AaronSpencer #BarbaraElmore #ArkansasNews #MichaelFosler #TrueCrimeToday #JudicialMisconduct #LonokCounty #MurderCase #BreakingNews #TrueCrimeJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The Arkansas Supreme Court removed Judge Barbara Elmore from Aaron Spencer's murder case after finding constitutional violations for the second time in seven months. The May reversal called her gag order a "plain, manifest, clear, and gross abuse of discretion." The January removal came after she limited trial attendance to 55 people, banned cameras, and provided no overflow viewing. Three justices wanted her gone in May. Now the full court agreed.Aaron Spencer is the Lonoke County father who killed Michael Fosler—the man out on $5,000 bond for allegedly raping Spencer's 14-year-old daughter. Fosler faced 43 counts including sexual assault, internet stalking of a child, and child pornography possession. He should never have been near that child. Instead, she vanished from her bedroom after midnight and ended up in his vehicle. Spencer tracked them, rammed Fosler's truck off the road, and a confrontation ended in Fosler's death.Defense attorney Bob Motta joins True Crime Today to explain what it takes for a state supreme court to remove a sitting judge, what the Writ of Certiorari means for prior rulings, and why Judge Elmore's history with Fosler's original case matters. We examine the retired judge now taking over, the fourteen legislators who raised fair trial concerns, and what the defense should be pushing for with fresh judicial eyes on this case.#AaronSpencer #JudgeElmore #TrueCrimeToday #BobMotta #ArkansasSupremeCourt #MichaelFosler #LononkeCounty #JudicialRemoval #FairTrial #DefenseOfOthersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Judge Barbara Elmore is off the Aaron Spencer case. The Arkansas Supreme Court removed her after finding her courtroom restrictions created constitutional problems for a second time in seven months. The first reversal came in May 2025 when the high court called her gag order a "plain, manifest, clear, and gross abuse of discretion." The second came now—after she limited the trial to 55 people, banned cameras, and refused overflow accommodations. Three justices have wanted her gone since the beginning. The majority finally agreed.Aaron Spencer faces second-degree murder charges for killing Michael Fosler—the man out on bond for allegedly raping Spencer's teenage daughter. The same daughter who disappeared from her bedroom after midnight and ended up in Fosler's vehicle. Spencer tracked them down, rammed the truck, and a confrontation ended with Fosler dead. Now a retired judge named Ralph Wilson is taking over, and the Supreme Court has granted a Writ of Certiorari to review prior rulings.Defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down what this judicial removal means, how rare it is for a state supreme court to take this step, and what changes when a new judge inherits a case this complicated. We examine Elmore's connection to Fosler's original sex crimes case, the letter fourteen Republican legislators sent to the Judicial Discipline Commission, and whether prior rulings could be reversed. This is the legal reality behind Arkansas's most divisive case.#AaronSpencer #JudgeBarbaraElmore #ArkansasSupremeCourt #BobMotta #MichaelFosler #JudicialRemoval #LononkeCounty #FairTrial #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Breaking developments in the Aaron Spencer case. The Arkansas Supreme Court has removed Judge Barbara Elmore from the murder trial of the father who killed the man charged with raping his daughter. This is the second time the state's highest court had to intervene because of this judge.In May 2025, they struck down her gag order and called it "a plain, manifest, clear, and gross abuse of discretion." They warned her not to restrict public access without constitutional basis. Seven months later, she did it again — limiting courtroom attendance to 55 people with no overflow and no livestream.She refused to recuse. The Supreme Court removed her anyway.Now 14 Arkansas state legislators have filed a formal complaint with the Judicial Discipline Commission. Critical dashcam evidence has gone missing. The detective's testimony doesn't match how the camera actually works. And prosecutors want to use bodycam footage from three months before the shooting to argue premeditation.Aaron Spencer remains charged with second-degree murder. He's running for Lonoke County Sheriff against the man whose department arrested him. The primary is March 3rd.Judge Barbara Elmore faces no consequences. She's back on the bench Monday. The only person who's faced real accountability is the father who protected his daughter.#AaronSpencer #JudgeElmore #ArkansasSupremeCourt #LonokCounty #MichaelFosler #TrueCrime #JudicialAccountability #MurderTrial #Arkansas #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

We're going live with defense attorney Bob Motta to break down the Arkansas Supreme Court's decision to remove Judge Barbara Elmore from Aaron Spencer's murder trial. This is the second time the high court has reversed Elmore on constitutional grounds in seven months. The first time, they called her gag order a "plain, manifest, clear, and gross abuse of discretion." This time, they didn't just reverse her—they pulled her off the case entirely.Aaron Spencer is charged with second-degree murder for killing Michael Fosler, the man who was out on bond for allegedly sexually assaulting Spencer's 14-year-old daughter. Fosler had 43 counts pending against him including rape, internet stalking of a child, and possession of child pornography. He had no business being anywhere near that child—yet she ended up in his vehicle after midnight, missing from her bedroom. Spencer found them, rammed the truck, and a confrontation followed.Now retired Judge Ralph Wilson is taking over, and the Supreme Court has opened the door to reviewing prior rulings through a Writ of Certiorari. Bob Motta walks us through what it takes for a state's highest court to remove a sitting judge, what three dissenting justices saw that the majority initially missed, and what the Spencer defense team should be asking for now. We'll take your questions and comments live. This is expert legal analysis in real time.#AaronSpencerLive #JudgeElmore #BobMotta #ArkansasSupremeCourt #MichaelFosler #JudicialRemoval #TrueCrimeLive #LononkeCounty #HiddenKillersLive #FairTrialJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The ABA has released new 509 data revealing how LSAT and GPA medians have shifted over the past year, along with updated data into how schools are distributing scholarships. Ben and Nathan break down the numbers and react to several schools that have made significant changes.Also in this episode:- How to handle LSAT questions you've seen before- The Arkansas Supreme Court allows lawyers to use AI in their work- Should a listener prioritize location or ranking for law school?https://lsat.link/509Study with our Free Plan⁠⁠Download our iOS app⁠Watch Episode 539 on YouTubeCheck out all of our “What's the Deal With” segmentsGet caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library0:00 LSAT Question on Pinched Nerves19:46 New 509 Reports40:10 Repeat Questions50:47 Fourth RC Passage Strategy55:30 Arkansas Supreme Court Updates Rules on AI1:01:28 Accusation of Cheating1:18:00 Regional vs. T20 Law School1:27:55 Word of the Week — admonition1:34:22 Things We Like

There's something deeply broken in Lonoke County, Arkansas. A 67-year-old man, Michael Fosler, was charged with 43 felony counts involving a thirteen-year-old girl. The bond? $5,000 cash.  Weeks later, he was found in a car with that same child—alive only because her father, Aaron Spencer, intervened. Fosler didn't survive. Now, instead of asking why a predator was free, the system has turned its full weight on the father who protected his daughter. This episode of Hidden Killers exposes how Judge Barbara Elmore approved the low bond, how Chief Deputy Prosecutor John Huggins chose to keep the case alive, and how a sweeping gag order—later struck down by the Arkansas Supreme Court as a “gross abuse of discretion”—tried to silence everyone asking questions. This isn't speculation; it's documented history. The same judge was previously reversed for refusing to recuse herself in another child-abuse case. The same prosecutor could still drop the charges but hasn't. When courts and prosecutors protect predators and punish protectors, that's not justice—it's self-preservation.

There's something deeply broken in Lonoke County, Arkansas. A 67-year-old man, Michael Fosler, was charged with 43 felony counts involving a thirteen-year-old girl. The bond? $5,000 cash.  Weeks later, he was found in a car with that same child—alive only because her father, Aaron Spencer, intervened. Fosler didn't survive. Now, instead of asking why a predator was free, the system has turned its full weight on the father who protected his daughter. This episode of Hidden Killers exposes how Judge Barbara Elmore approved the low bond, how Chief Deputy Prosecutor John Huggins chose to keep the case alive, and how a sweeping gag order—later struck down by the Arkansas Supreme Court as a “gross abuse of discretion”—tried to silence everyone asking questions. This isn't speculation; it's documented history. The same judge was previously reversed for refusing to recuse herself in another child-abuse case. The same prosecutor could still drop the charges but hasn't. When courts and prosecutors protect predators and punish protectors, that's not justice—it's self-preservation.

Arkansas Judge Freed a Predator — Then Gagged the Entire Public And Silenced the Victim's Father!! The same judge who granted a $5,000 bond to an alleged predator… is now presiding over the murder case against the father who stopped him. This is where the Aaron Spencer case takes a disturbing institutional turn. In this segment, Tony and Bob dive into the broken systems behind this tragedy — including a judge who attempted to issue a gag order that would've silenced not just the parties involved… but the entire public. The Arkansas Supreme Court had to step in and strike it down, citing clear overreach. Meanwhile, Arkansas remains the only state in America that allows prosecutors to bring criminal charges without a grand jury or preliminary hearing. Bob walks us through how this rare “information-only” system opens the door for unchecked power — and how it's being used right now to prosecute a grieving father whose only crime may have been doing what the justice system wouldn't. If you've ever wondered how broken the system can get — this segment is your answer. Hashtags:  #AaronSpencer #JudicialOverreach #GagOrder #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #BobMotta #ArkansasLaw #JusticeSystemFailure #TrueCrimePodcast #RealStoryMedia Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Arkansas Judge Freed a Predator — Then Gagged the Entire Public And Silenced the Victim's Father!! The same judge who granted a $5,000 bond to an alleged predator… is now presiding over the murder case against the father who stopped him. This is where the Aaron Spencer case takes a disturbing institutional turn. In this segment, Tony and Bob dive into the broken systems behind this tragedy — including a judge who attempted to issue a gag order that would've silenced not just the parties involved… but the entire public. The Arkansas Supreme Court had to step in and strike it down, citing clear overreach. Meanwhile, Arkansas remains the only state in America that allows prosecutors to bring criminal charges without a grand jury or preliminary hearing. Bob walks us through how this rare “information-only” system opens the door for unchecked power — and how it's being used right now to prosecute a grieving father whose only crime may have been doing what the justice system wouldn't. If you've ever wondered how broken the system can get — this segment is your answer. Hashtags:  #AaronSpencer #JudicialOverreach #GagOrder #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #BobMotta #ArkansasLaw #JusticeSystemFailure #TrueCrimePodcast #RealStoryMedia Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Arkansas Judge Freed a Predator — Then Gagged the Entire Public And Silenced the Victim's Father!! The same judge who granted a $5,000 bond to an alleged predator… is now presiding over the murder case against the father who stopped him. This is where the Aaron Spencer case takes a disturbing institutional turn. In this segment, Tony and Bob dive into the broken systems behind this tragedy — including a judge who attempted to issue a gag order that would've silenced not just the parties involved… but the entire public. The Arkansas Supreme Court had to step in and strike it down, citing clear overreach. Meanwhile, Arkansas remains the only state in America that allows prosecutors to bring criminal charges without a grand jury or preliminary hearing. Bob walks us through how this rare “information-only” system opens the door for unchecked power — and how it's being used right now to prosecute a grieving father whose only crime may have been doing what the justice system wouldn't. If you've ever wondered how broken the system can get — this segment is your answer. Hashtags:  #AaronSpencer #JudicialOverreach #GagOrder #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #BobMotta #ArkansasLaw #JusticeSystemFailure #TrueCrimePodcast #RealStoryMedia Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Father Who Saved Daughter From Repeated Predator In Arkansas Is Charged By State Description: In a state that claims to protect families and value justice, a father now finds himself facing a murder trial for doing what the courts failed to do: protect his child. Aaron Spencer acted when no one else would—when the predator who had been accused of sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter was not only released but allegedly came back for her. And for his actions, the state of Arkansas is charging him with second-degree murder. Defense attorney Bob Motta returns to outline why this case matters far beyond one family or one courtroom. In this conversation, we explore how this case has exposed systemic failures—from weak bail policies to baffling prosecutorial decisions. We look at Arkansas's stand-your-ground and defense-of-others laws, and why they should apply. And we ask the deeper question: is this prosecution about justice—or about protecting a broken system from scrutiny? With public outrage growing and the Arkansas Supreme Court already forced to strike down a sweeping gag order, the spotlight is now on a DA's office that seems more concerned with silencing criticism than seeking truth. If a predator walks free and a parent gets charged for stepping in, what does that say about the values of the people making these decisions? This episode pulls no punches. The facts are shocking. The implications are terrifying. And if justice doesn't course-correct soon, it's not just Aaron Spencer who stands to lose—it's every family who still believes the system is supposed to protect them. #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #BobMotta #TrueCrimeAlert #ChildSafety #HiddenKillers #FatherVsSystem #SelfDefenseLaw #DAOverreach #PublicOutrage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Father Who Saved Daughter From Repeated Predator In Arkansas Is Charged By State Description: In a state that claims to protect families and value justice, a father now finds himself facing a murder trial for doing what the courts failed to do: protect his child. Aaron Spencer acted when no one else would—when the predator who had been accused of sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter was not only released but allegedly came back for her. And for his actions, the state of Arkansas is charging him with second-degree murder. Defense attorney Bob Motta returns to outline why this case matters far beyond one family or one courtroom. In this conversation, we explore how this case has exposed systemic failures—from weak bail policies to baffling prosecutorial decisions. We look at Arkansas's stand-your-ground and defense-of-others laws, and why they should apply. And we ask the deeper question: is this prosecution about justice—or about protecting a broken system from scrutiny? With public outrage growing and the Arkansas Supreme Court already forced to strike down a sweeping gag order, the spotlight is now on a DA's office that seems more concerned with silencing criticism than seeking truth. If a predator walks free and a parent gets charged for stepping in, what does that say about the values of the people making these decisions? This episode pulls no punches. The facts are shocking. The implications are terrifying. And if justice doesn't course-correct soon, it's not just Aaron Spencer who stands to lose—it's every family who still believes the system is supposed to protect them. #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #BobMotta #TrueCrimeAlert #ChildSafety #HiddenKillers #FatherVsSystem #SelfDefenseLaw #DAOverreach #PublicOutrage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Aaron Spencer Case: The Father, the Firearm, and the Felony, A Prosecutor's Dilemma What happens when the justice system fails to protect—and a father takes justice into his own hands? In this gripping first episode, we dive deep into the explosive case of Aaron Spencer, the Arkansas father and decorated military veteran now facing second-degree murder charges for fatally shooting Michael Fosler—a man accused of sexually abusing Spencer's teenage daughter. Fosler, despite 43 felony charges, was out on bond and allegedly in violation of a no-contact order the night Spencer tracked down his truck and found his daughter inside. Spencer made a split-second choice. Now he's facing decades behind bars. But was this murder… or justified protection? Joining me is Eric Faddis, former prosecutor and current defense attorney, who breaks down the prosecution's side of this legal firestorm. We unpack why the State decided to file charges despite overwhelming public support for Spencer, what the second-degree murder charge actually means under Arkansas law, and how prosecutors navigate the high-wire act of pursuing a case that looks like vigilante justice to some—and heroic parenting to others. We also explore the Arkansas Supreme Court's unprecedented intervention, after a sweeping gag order attempted to seal this case from public view. Spoiler alert: it backfired, big time. This isn't just a legal breakdown. It's a wake-up call. Because when victims don't feel safe and predators walk free, it's not a question of if someone will take matters into their own hands—it's when. Don't miss this opening deep dive into one of the most emotionally charged, morally complex, and legally combustible cases in the country right now. #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #MichaelFosler #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeSystemFail #SelfDefenseLaw #SecondDegreeMurder #VigilanteJustice #HiddenKillers #EricFaddis Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Aaron Spencer Case: The Father, the Firearm, and the Felony, A Prosecutor's Dilemma What happens when the justice system fails to protect—and a father takes justice into his own hands? In this gripping first episode, we dive deep into the explosive case of Aaron Spencer, the Arkansas father and decorated military veteran now facing second-degree murder charges for fatally shooting Michael Fosler—a man accused of sexually abusing Spencer's teenage daughter. Fosler, despite 43 felony charges, was out on bond and allegedly in violation of a no-contact order the night Spencer tracked down his truck and found his daughter inside. Spencer made a split-second choice. Now he's facing decades behind bars. But was this murder… or justified protection? Joining me is Eric Faddis, former prosecutor and current defense attorney, who breaks down the prosecution's side of this legal firestorm. We unpack why the State decided to file charges despite overwhelming public support for Spencer, what the second-degree murder charge actually means under Arkansas law, and how prosecutors navigate the high-wire act of pursuing a case that looks like vigilante justice to some—and heroic parenting to others. We also explore the Arkansas Supreme Court's unprecedented intervention, after a sweeping gag order attempted to seal this case from public view. Spoiler alert: it backfired, big time. This isn't just a legal breakdown. It's a wake-up call. Because when victims don't feel safe and predators walk free, it's not a question of if someone will take matters into their own hands—it's when. Don't miss this opening deep dive into one of the most emotionally charged, morally complex, and legally combustible cases in the country right now. #AaronSpencer #ArkansasJustice #MichaelFosler #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeSystemFail #SelfDefenseLaw #SecondDegreeMurder #VigilanteJustice #HiddenKillers #EricFaddis Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Aaron Spencer and the Shot Heard Across Arkansas: Justice or Justified? What happens when a father takes justice into his own hands—and the legal system turns its sights on him? This full-length episode combines both parts of our deep dive into the high-stakes, emotionally explosive case of Aaron Spencer, the Arkansas veteran and father charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting Michael Fosler—the man accused of sexually abusing Spencer's teenage daughter. Despite facing 43 felony counts tied to child sex abuse, Fosler was out on bond. Then, one October night in 2024, Spencer finds his daughter missing—and then finds her in Fosler's truck. What happens next is fast, violent, and now the subject of national debate: Spencer chases the truck down, runs it off the road, confronts Fosler at gunpoint, and fires. Multiple times. Ending the threat—but launching a legal firestorm. In this episode, I'm joined by Eric Faddis, former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, for a full-spectrum breakdown. In Part 1, we examine the prosecution's strategy: why the State moved forward with charges despite overwhelming public support, how the law defines second-degree murder in Arkansas, and what role the Arkansas Supreme Court played after a sweeping gag order tried to shut the case down. In Part 2, we shift to the defense—how Spencer's legal team will argue self-defense, defense of others, and heat-of-passion. We also tackle the biggest wildcard: the jury. Will they see a man trying to protect his child… or one who went too far? This is more than a trial—it's a stress test for our justice system. A case where morality, legality, and public outrage are all colliding in real time. #AaronSpencer #TrueCrimePodcast #SelfDefenseCase #ArkansasNews #MichaelFosler #JusticeOrVigilante #SecondDegreeMurder #ParentalProtection #HiddenKillers #EricFaddisBreakdown Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Aaron Spencer and the Shot Heard Across Arkansas: Justice or Justified?” What happens when a father takes justice into his own hands—and the legal system turns its sights on him? This full-length episode combines both parts of our deep dive into the high-stakes, emotionally explosive case of Aaron Spencer, the Arkansas veteran and father charged with second-degree murder after fatally shooting Michael Fosler—the man accused of sexually abusing Spencer's teenage daughter. Despite facing 43 felony counts tied to child sex abuse, Fosler was out on bond. Then, one October night in 2024, Spencer finds his daughter missing—and then finds her in Fosler's truck. What happens next is fast, violent, and now the subject of national debate: Spencer chases the truck down, runs it off the road, confronts Fosler at gunpoint, and fires. Multiple times. Ending the threat—but launching a legal firestorm. In this episode, I'm joined by Eric Faddis, former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, for a full-spectrum breakdown. In Part 1, we examine the prosecution's strategy: why the State moved forward with charges despite overwhelming public support, how the law defines second-degree murder in Arkansas, and what role the Arkansas Supreme Court played after a sweeping gag order tried to shut the case down. In Part 2, we shift to the defense—how Spencer's legal team will argue self-defense, defense of others, and heat-of-passion. We also tackle the biggest wildcard: the jury. Will they see a man trying to protect his child… or one who went too far? This is more than a trial—it's a stress test for our justice system. A case where morality, legality, and public outrage are all colliding in real time. #AaronSpencer #TrueCrimePodcast #SelfDefenseCase #ArkansasNews #MichaelFosler #JusticeOrVigilante #SecondDegreeMurder #ParentalProtection #HiddenKillers #EricFaddisBreakdown Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Born in Little Rock, AR, Mike Poe's passion for filmmaking began at age 12 when his aunts gifted him a 35mm camera and enlarger. Mike earned a BA in Radio, TV, & Film from the University of Arkansas and has since worked on documentaries, short films, and hundreds of art events for film festivals across Arkansas. A few of his credits include: 45RPM (producer, music supervisor), Not Even God (producer), and West of Memphis (camera). Poe's most famous work is as director of Voices For Justice, a short documentary bringing attention to the wrongful convictions of The West Memphis Three in advance of their hearings with the Arkansas Supreme Court. Mike Poe's life took a sharp turn in 2014 when his best friend, TC Edwards, was murdered. The killer was never caught, and Mike has dedicated his years since to honoring the legendary rocker with a full-length documentary film, TC is Metal. Beyond his quest for justice and closure, Poe's goals involve creating and sharing Arkansas art with the world, and bringing in talent from around the globe to teach and inspire Arkansan artists.

Judge Aileen Cannon is popping off, the Alex Jones bankruptcy continues to be crazy, and judges in Arkansas are going to war with each other. Plus, as always, we'll check in with our pal Rudy.   Links: Alex Jones - TX Plaintiffs settlement https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.txsb.459750/gov.uscourts.txsb.459750.1011.0.pdf   McKesson v. Arkansas complaint https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3671323-McKesson-Complaint/   Baker Jan. 1 appointment orders https://arkansasadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Appointment-Orders.pdf   Arkansas Administrative Order 24 https://opinions.arcourts.gov/ark/supremecourt/en/item/523224/index.do   Arkansas Supreme Court per curiam opinion 1/6/25 https://opinions.arcourts.gov/ark/supremecourt/en/item/523226/index.do   “Order of Chief Justice,” 2025 Ark. 4 https://opinions.arcourts.gov/ark/supremecourt/en/item/523231/index.do   Trump emergency motion to block release of Smith Report https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.648652/gov.uscourts.flsd.648652.700.0_1.pdf   Giuliani NY docket https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.627518/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod  

Listen to an all-new episode of the NWABJ Report with Roby Brock for 1.12.25 featuring an interview with John DiPippa, dean emeritus of the UALR Bowen School of Law, on the Arkansas Suoreme Court controversy. 

Ep 110: Mini-Cast- DNA UPDATE- A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham and Tom McCarthy Part 5 In this mini-cast update on the West Memphis 3, Jill tells you the exciting news about the new, modern DNA testing, approved by the Arkansas Supreme Court in April 2024!  Need an update on the West Memphis 3 case, who murdered 8-year old Stevie Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers back in 1993. Happy New Year 2025   Buy A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham & Tom McCarthy on Amazon- (highly recommended!  Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com – Oct 2024. Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book!   See you soon for my next Episode 111 on Silent Silhouette- Who Killed Deborah Sue Part 3

10.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in NC Talking 2024 Elections, VP Harris Mich. Tour,AR Early Voting Sites Approved LIVE in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on the campus of Fayetteville State University.  We'll discuss the upcoming election with some students, local activists, and lawmakers.  Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning across Michigan, making stops in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Oakland County to talk to union members. We'll show you some of what she said.  You know that Project 2025 that the convicted felon says he has nothing to do with? Well, he told millions of folks he would dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, one of the proposals in the 922-page handbook.  The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that West Memphis must have two early vote sites just in time for early voting that starts on Monday.  And I'll talk to two tow leaders of Red, Wine, and Blue about their efforts to get suburban women to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, the Arkansas Supreme Court orders one of its justices to be subject to an ethics probe— Details about how a Freedom of Information request turned into an ethics probe for Justice Courtney Hudson. Plus, planning your long, long hike.

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There was much for Jim to present and for listeners to talk about on this edition of the Round-Up program. Here's a selection of stories from the first half of the broadcast, some of which include audio clips-----The Kamala Harris interview finally happened last evening. One CNN commentator said the optics were not looking so good for this. ----Harris, in her first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, attempted to clarify her shifting positions on fracking and the border.----Harris dodged the specifics as they pertain to what she'll do on -Day One- if elected, was asked about her support for -Bidenomics- and why she hasn't done the things she's proposing already.----Governor Tim Walz was asked about his stating that he had carried weapons into war.----Senator Cory Booker said he wants to kill the MAGA strain of the Republican Party.----The national Democratic party has approved its most pro-abortion platform ever.----Vice presidential hopeful, Senator J.D. Vance, is sparking criticism for vowing that Donald Trump will not sign a federal ban on abortion.----Lila Rose of Live Action presented her perspective on the J.D. Vance comments.----A proposed amendment adding a right to abortion to the Arkansas constitution will not appear on the November ballot thanks to the Arkansas Supreme Court agreeing that its backers failed to properly file the necessary documentation with their petition signatures. ----Citizens in Missouri will vote on November 5th on whether the right to abortion will be codified into their state constitution.----Nebraska citizens will vote in November on whether to amend the state constitution regarding abortion rights.

There was much for Jim to present and for listeners to talk about on this edition of the Round-Up program. Here's a selection of stories from the first half of the broadcast, some of which include audio clips-----The Kamala Harris interview finally happened last evening. One CNN commentator said the optics were not looking so good for this. ----Harris, in her first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, attempted to clarify her shifting positions on fracking and the border.----Harris dodged the specifics as they pertain to what she'll do on -Day One- if elected, was asked about her support for -Bidenomics- and why she hasn't done the things she's proposing already.----Governor Tim Walz was asked about his stating that he had carried weapons into war.----Senator Cory Booker said he wants to kill the MAGA strain of the Republican Party.----The national Democratic party has approved its most pro-abortion platform ever.----Vice presidential hopeful, Senator J.D. Vance, is sparking criticism for vowing that Donald Trump will not sign a federal ban on abortion.----Lila Rose of Live Action presented her perspective on the J.D. Vance comments.----A proposed amendment adding a right to abortion to the Arkansas constitution will not appear on the November ballot thanks to the Arkansas Supreme Court agreeing that its backers failed to properly file the necessary documentation with their petition signatures. ----Citizens in Missouri will vote on November 5th on whether the right to abortion will be codified into their state constitution.----Nebraska citizens will vote in November on whether to amend the state constitution regarding abortion rights.

There was much for Jim to present and for listeners to talk about on this edition of the Round-Up program. Here's a selection of stories from the first half of the broadcast, some of which include audio clips-----The Kamala Harris interview finally happened last evening. One CNN commentator said the optics were not looking so good for this. ----Harris, in her first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, attempted to clarify her shifting positions on fracking and the border.----Harris dodged the specifics as they pertain to what she'll do on -Day One- if elected, was asked about her support for -Bidenomics- and why she hasn't done the things she's proposing already.----Governor Tim Walz was asked about his stating that he had carried weapons into war.----Senator Cory Booker said he wants to kill the MAGA strain of the Republican Party.----The national Democratic party has approved its most pro-abortion platform ever.----Vice presidential hopeful, Senator J.D. Vance, is sparking criticism for vowing that Donald Trump will not sign a federal ban on abortion.----Lila Rose of Live Action presented her perspective on the J.D. Vance comments.----A proposed amendment adding a right to abortion to the Arkansas constitution will not appear on the November ballot thanks to the Arkansas Supreme Court agreeing that its backers failed to properly file the necessary documentation with their petition signatures. ----Citizens in Missouri will vote on November 5th on whether the right to abortion will be codified into their state constitution.----Nebraska citizens will vote in November on whether to amend the state constitution regarding abortion rights.

There was much for Jim to present and for listeners to talk about on this edition of the Round-Up program. Here's a selection of stories from the first half of the broadcast, some of which include audio clips:--The Kamala Harris interview finally happened last evening. One CNN commentator said the optics were not looking so good for this. --Harris, in her first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, attempted to clarify her shifting positions on fracking and the border.--Harris dodged the specifics as they pertain to what she'll do on "Day One" if elected, was asked about her support for "Bidenomics" and why she hasn't done the things she's proposing already.--Governor Tim Walz was asked about his stating that he had carried weapons into war.--Senator Cory Booker said he wants to kill the MAGA strain of the Republican Party.--The national Democratic party has approved its most pro-abortion platform ever.--Vice presidential hopeful, Senator J.D. Vance, is sparking criticism for vowing that Donald Trump will not sign a federal ban on abortion.--Lila Rose of Live Action presented her perspective on the J.D. Vance comments.--A proposed amendment adding a right to abortion to the Arkansas constitution will not appear on the November ballot thanks to the Arkansas Supreme Court agreeing that its backers failed to properly file the necessary documentation with their petition signatures. --Citizens in Missouri will vote on November 5th on whether the right to abortion will be codified into their state constitution.--Nebraska citizens will vote in November on whether to amend the state constitution regarding abortion rights.

There was much for Jim to present and for listeners to talk about on this edition of the Round-Up program. Here's a selection of stories from the first half of the broadcast, some of which include audio clips-----The Kamala Harris interview finally happened last evening. One CNN commentator said the optics were not looking so good for this. ----Harris, in her first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, attempted to clarify her shifting positions on fracking and the border.----Harris dodged the specifics as they pertain to what she'll do on -Day One- if elected, was asked about her support for -Bidenomics- and why she hasn't done the things she's proposing already.----Governor Tim Walz was asked about his stating that he had carried weapons into war.----Senator Cory Booker said he wants to kill the MAGA strain of the Republican Party.----The national Democratic party has approved its most pro-abortion platform ever.----Vice presidential hopeful, Senator J.D. Vance, is sparking criticism for vowing that Donald Trump will not sign a federal ban on abortion.----Lila Rose of Live Action presented her perspective on the J.D. Vance comments.----A proposed amendment adding a right to abortion to the Arkansas constitution will not appear on the November ballot thanks to the Arkansas Supreme Court agreeing that its backers failed to properly file the necessary documentation with their petition signatures. ----Citizens in Missouri will vote on November 5th on whether the right to abortion will be codified into their state constitution.----Nebraska citizens will vote in November on whether to amend the state constitution regarding abortion rights.

There was much for Jim to present and for listeners to talk about on this edition of the Round-Up program. Here's a selection of stories from the first half of the broadcast, some of which include audio clips:--The Kamala Harris interview finally happened last evening. One CNN commentator said the optics were not looking so good for this. --Harris, in her first interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, attempted to clarify her shifting positions on fracking and the border.--Harris dodged the specifics as they pertain to what she'll do on "Day One" if elected, was asked about her support for "Bidenomics" and why she hasn't done the things she's proposing already.--Governor Tim Walz was asked about his stating that he had carried weapons into war.--Senator Cory Booker said he wants to kill the MAGA strain of the Republican Party.--The national Democratic party has approved its most pro-abortion platform ever.--Vice presidential hopeful, Senator J.D. Vance, is sparking criticism for vowing that Donald Trump will not sign a federal ban on abortion.--Lila Rose of Live Action presented her perspective on the J.D. Vance comments.--A proposed amendment adding a right to abortion to the Arkansas constitution will not appear on the November ballot thanks to the Arkansas Supreme Court agreeing that its backers failed to properly file the necessary documentation with their petition signatures. --Citizens in Missouri will vote on November 5th on whether the right to abortion will be codified into their state constitution.--Nebraska citizens will vote in November on whether to amend the state constitution regarding abortion rights.

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Harris to accept historic Democratic nomination tonight; Trump campaigns at border as authorities arrest suspect who threatened to kill him; Arkansas Supreme Court prevents abortion rights initiative from appearing on ballot; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Abortion is on the ballot in Missouri, Florida, and Arizona, and Republicans are working hard to stop women from controlling the ballot box, and their own bodies. Meanwhile at the Supreme Court, the conservative justices are trying to shave points for Trump in Arizona. And subscribers will hear about shenanigans at the Arkansas Supreme Court to disappear an abortion referendum. Links: MO Constitutional Amendment https://moconstitutionalfreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Missourians-for-Constitutional-Freedom-Amendment.pdf  MO Abortion Amendment Litigation Docket https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/cases/newHeader.do?inputVO.caseNumber=24AC-CC06970&inputVO.courtId=SMPDB0004_CT19&inputVO.isTicket=false#docket  AZ Abortion Amendment https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/47/0/BallotMeasures/I-05-2024%20Arizona%20for%20Abortion%20Access.pdf  AZ Supreme Court Abortion Ruling https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/0/OpinionFiles/Supreme/2024/ASC-CV240180%20-%208-20-2024%20-%20FILED%20-%20DECISION%20ORDER.pdf  ARS 16-121.01 https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00121-01.htm ARS 16-166 https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00166.htm Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council (2013) https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=8524729836774698956 Application for stay https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24A164/322042/20240808153155295_Emerg.%20App.%20for%20Stay.pdf   Appendix & decisions below https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24A164/322042/20240808153230794_Application%20Appendix.pdf ARS 16-127 (federal only) https://www.azleg.gov/ars/16/00127.htm SCOTUS Order https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/082224zr_n75p.pdf AR Supreme Court https://opinions.arcourts.gov/ark/supremecourt/en/522904/1/document.do Arkansas Abortion Amendment https://arkansasadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Abortion-Amendment-of-2024.pdf Arkansas Code 7-9-111 https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-7/chapter-9/subchapter-1/section-7-9-111/   Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod

It's an EmMajority Report Thursday! She speaks with Daniel Denvir, host of The Dig podcast, housing justice organizer for Reclaim Rhode Island, and alternate uncommitted delegate from Rhode Island to the Democratic National Convention, to discuss his experience so far on the ground at the DNC. Then, she speaks with Susan Rinkunas, contributing writer at Jezebel, to discuss the recent developments in abortion legislation around the country ahead of the election, as well as how abortion is being handled at the DNC. First, Emma runs through updates on the DNC's rejection of a possible Palestinian speaker, Dems' decision to drop the death penalty abolition from their platform, RFK's candidacy, Day 3 of the DNC, Canada's freight rail labor news, Israel's domestic discontent, the continuing genocide in Gaza, and the second raid of the Tate brothers' compound in Romania, before parsing through Tim Walz' well-received speech at last night's DNC. Daniel Denvir then joins, walking through the Uncommitted Delegation's platform and their request made to the DNC to have practically any Palestinian speak at the convention, as well as touching on reactions to the unsurprising – yet still disheartening – decision to double down on the party's record of anti-Palestinian discrimination (and support for their extermination). He and Emma then step back to assess why their platform so focuses on pressuring Biden for immediate action (rather than Harris for theoretical promises) and why Biden's claimed “negotiations” for a ceasefire are hollow without an immediate arms embargo, before tackling the successful Uncommitted organizing effort to get Harris delegates on board, the importance of pushing this fight on every level of the political spectrum, from grassroots to Congress, and how those of us outside of Chicago can help. Susan Rinkunas and Emma then look to the fights to get abortion rights on the ballots across myriad US states, first tackling the Arkansas Supreme Court's decision to deny ballot access to an amendment over paperwork issues, the major role Montana's referendum can play in helping Democrats' electoral efforts, Arizona's ongoing schemes to defend their use of 1873's Comstock act, and Florida's attempt to undermine democracy. After expanding the SCOTUS' recent decision cutting down a challenge to contraceptive fights, as well as the role of Comstock in the threat of a national abortion ban, Rinkunas wraps up by discussing the important and prevalent role reproductive rights and care access are playing at the DNC. And in the Fun Half: Emma is joined by Brandon Sutton who reflects on an experience at a seminar with Jeremy Corbyn, before they dive deep into the incredibly disheartening commitment by the Democratic establishment to lie to the faces of the US public, the importance of the ongoing protests in Chicago, the hypocrisies of American Empire, and more. They also talk with Mike from the PNW about ongoing NALC contract negotiations and Miranda Mitchell parses through the devastating public health situation in Gaza and the growing risk of a mass polio outbreak. Russell Brand objects to Kamala Harris' performative enjoyment of Doritos, and Bill Maher talks to kids, while drunk, about porn, drugs, and tits, and it goes exactly how you'd think, plus, your calls and IMs! 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Retired Judge Wendell Griffen joins Tavis to discuss the latest decision by the Arkansas Supreme Court to uphold “restrictive” state election laws and how southern Black voters will respond.

In 1931, 18 year old Helen Spence became a household name, and Arkansas folk hero, after she sought vengeance for the death of her father and stepmother. Over the next three years, the media followed Helen's trial, imprisonment, second murder charge, prison escapes, and her murder at the age of 22.  Want more Southern Mysteries?  Hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries Connect Website: southernmysteries.com Facebook: Southern Mysteries Podcast Instagram: @explorethesouth Email: southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com  Episode Sources Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Helen Spence (1912–1934) People's River History Project: A Secret History of American River People  Denise White Parkinson: Daughter of the White River: Depression-Era Treachery and Vengeance in the Arkansas Delta Only In Arkansas: River of Redemption: The Helen Spence Story The Daily World: Decisions of the Arkansas Supreme Court, January 13, 1930 The Shreveport Journal: Wounded Man is Thrown in River, April 24, 1930  Hope Star: Body of Timber Worker, Drowned in River, Found, June 5, 1930 The Columbus Ledger: Girl Kills Accused Slayer of Father in Courtroom, January 20,1931 The Barre Daily Times: Young Woman Didn't Trust Jury with Trial, January 20, 1931 Sun Herald: Courtroom Slayer Gets Five Year Term, April 2, 1931 Reading Times: Arrest Trusty for Killing Girl Who Fled Prison, July 13, 1934 Daily News: Tragedy of Helen Spence Eaton, July 22, 1934 Hope Star: Martin Acquitted in Eaton Slaying, September 28, 1934 Arkansas Times: The river people, August 17, 2006 Fox 16 TV: River Justice: pardon sought for Delta folk hero Malvern Daily Record: Helen Spence: An Arkansas Folk Hero for the Ages, March 6, 2023 Episode Music Impromptu, Traveler and Unanswered Questions by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Stories discussed this week:Central High principal's salary adjustment to close a gender pay gap up for approval Thursdayhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/15/central-high-principals-salary-adjustment-to-close-a-gender-pay-gap-up-for-approval-thursdayGlitch sends out contract renewals to all LRSD employees, even the ones losing their jobshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/15/glitch-sends-out-contract-renewals-to-all-lrsd-employees-even-the-ones-losing-their-jobsLRSD outlines $15 million in budget cuts, employee non-renewalshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/16/lrsd-outlines-15-million-in-budget-cuts-employee-non-renewalsPublic schools must teach pro-adoption, anti-abortion lesson by end of school year, per new state law:https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/14/public-schools-must-teach-pro-adoption-anti-abortion-lesson-by-end-of-school-year-per-new-state-lawJudge asks the guns-in-courthouses questions the Arkansas Supreme Court chose to ignorehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/08/judge-chip-welch-asks-the-gun-questions-the-ones-the-arkansas-supreme-court-chose-to-ignoreArkansas Supreme Court goes loco after judge refers to its gun ruling as ‘LOCO'https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/05/14/arkansas-supreme-court-goes-loco-after-judge-refers-to-its-gun-ruling-as-locoEndorsements:The Hundred Years' War on Palestine A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781627798556/thehundredyearswaronpalestineThe Beinart Notebookhttps://peterbeinart.substack.com/Arkansas Times Film Series screens ‘Late Spring' (1949) Tuesday nighthttps://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/05/16/arkansas-times-film-series-screens-late-spring-1949-tuesday-nightWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.comIf you like the show, tell your friends and leave a review wherever you get your podcast.

To celebrate 100 episodes of Legal Briefs, we discuss the recent Arkansas Supreme Court opinion on DNA testing in the West Memphis 3 case. And you will also hear us--based entirely on your view of the case--either make abundantly clear that we think the WM3 are guilty or abundantly clear we think they are innocent. Choose your own adventure.

History has been made this week in Arkansas. Damien Echols' fight to test the DNA in his case made it all the way to the Arkansas Supreme Court, where this week The Court reversed the lower court's decision to not allow testing. Legal precedent has now been set, and from the Defense Diaries, Bob and Alison Motta join Bob to break it all down. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK.  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Today's Sponsor: Better Help - Go to BetterHelp.com/truth to get 10% off your first month.

Join hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of the Arkansas Supreme Court and Justice Beth Walker of the West Virginia Supreme Court on the Lady Justice Podcast, now in partnership with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). In this episode, they welcome Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and current President of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ).   Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby shares insights into the structure of DC Courts, judicial appointments, and the types of cases handled. Reflecting on her upbringing in Washington, D.C., Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby also discusses the city's evolution and emphasizes the role of law in driving societal change, particularly evident during the Civil Rights era.   The episode delves into the collaborative efforts of CCJ, including past initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic to guide courts and current efforts to enhance public trust. Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby highlights the importance of judicial leadership and community engagement beyond the courtroom.   Tune in for valuable insights into the judiciary and the transformative power of law. Don't miss the lightning round, where Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby shares some personal preferences!

Our guest today is Zack DeMeola, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), a not-for-profit organization with the goal of advancing law and justice by promoting access, equity, and fairness in law school admission and supporting learning journeys from prelaw through practice. A former corporate litigation attorney, Zack left practice after several years to join the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS). There, he led the Foundations for Practice project, the most comprehensive study to date of the skills, competencies, and characteristics new lawyers need, and the Unlocking Legal Regulation Project, where he directed a team of researchers and lawyers to promote a regulatory system that meets the demands of everyday people. From 2020-2023, Zack promoted innovation in the legal profession and in addressing the access to justice crisis as a member of the Governing Council of the ABA Center for Innovation. Today, at LSAC, Zack supports a range of initiatives, from overseeing research into trends affecting current and prospective law students and advocating for a better way to regulate legal education to working with cross-functional teams to design and implement specific programs, learning outcomes, and standards-based assessments in the organization's educational programs. Zack is also committed to continuous improvement in legal education as a co-chair of the ABA Resources on Outcomes and Assessments Committee. Additionally, he co-founded Access to Justice Ventures with Natalie Anne Knowlton—a past guest on the podcast. In 2023 the ABA Journal named Zack a Legal Rebel for his groundbreaking work creating a holistic way for law students to find where they fit into the profession, including his work with Foundations for Practice. In our wide-ranging discussion, Zack talks about the mission of LSAC, reconsidering the way we educate and test new lawyers, professional identity formation, and how clerking at the Arkansas Supreme Court shaped his career.

We had a unique treat to interview Carlton Jones, the district judge from Miller County, who is running for Arkansas Supreme Court! It was fun to hear his story about how he's been serving Arkansas communities for 35+ years and is ready and excited at the opportunity to serve the entire state if elected to the Supreme Court this year! 

Ian Totten - West Memphis 3November 20A bestselling author of dark fiction, a ghostwriter, and true crime podcaster, Ian Totten is an all around strange dude with a passion for the disturbing and macabre, off color jokes, and amateur investigations. His work has been seen on CBS, and can be found anyplace books are sold.The West Memphis Three are three men convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. Damien Echols was sentenced to death, Jessie Misskelley Jr. to life imprisonment plus two 20-year sentences, and Jason Baldwin to life imprisonment. During the trial, the prosecution asserted that the juveniles killed the children as part of a Satanic ritual.Due to the dubious nature of the evidence as well as the suspected presence of emotional bias in court, the case generated widespread controversy and was the subject of several documentaries. Celebrities and musicians held fundraisers to support efforts to free the men.In July 2007, new forensic evidence was presented. A report jointly issued by the state and the defense team stated, "Although most of the genetic material recovered from the scene was attributable to the victims of the offenses, some of it cannot be attributed to either the victims or the defendants."Following a 2010 decision by the Arkansas Supreme Court regarding newly produced DNA evidence and potential juror misconduct, the West Memphis Three negotiated a plea bargain with prosecutors. On August 19, 2011, they entered Alford pleas, which allowed them to assert their innocence while acknowledging that prosecutors have enough evidence to convict them. Judge David Laser accepted the pleas and sentenced the three to time served. They were released with 10-year suspended sentences, having served 18 years.WebsiteYoutubeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Host: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the HeartlandHEADLINESA $24B Michigan budget for schoolsMichigan Advance - https://michiganadvance.com/2023/07/05/heres-whats-in-the-24b-michigan-budget-for-schools/Batteries And Renewables Are Saving Texas During The Heat WaveForbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/anandgopal/2023/07/02/batteries-and-renewables-are-saving-texas-in-the-heat-wave/?sh=6727f65621ddLIGHTNING ROUNDMissouri,Medicaid recipients in Missouri are now at risk of losing their health insurance coverage https://news.stlpublicradio.org/health-science-environment/2023-07-03/missouri-begins-disenrolling-medicaid-patients-after-three-year-freezeMissouri's new prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) will allow physicians and pharmacists to track a patient's prescriptions.https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/missouris-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-to-launch-soon/Arkansas,Sanders Slashes State Worker Raiseshttps://www.kark.com/news/state-news/state-employees-protest-on-arkansas-state-capitol-steps-about-pay-raise-policies/Sanders Seeks Stacked Supreme Court https://apnews.com/article/huckabee-sanders-arkansas-supreme-court-hiland-republicans-e89a6ee9f7640b1687c1f52dd5e0a9d5Ohio,Groups hoping to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio's constitution delivered nearly double the number of signatures needed to place an amendment on the fall statewide ballot.https://apnews.com/article/abortion-rights-ohio-ballot-constitutional-amendment-88bddf55dc5f08201c8efe1f3093d1b5And Lastly,Sen Josh Haulin' Ass Hawley gets it wrong