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Third Degree
Note from Elie 4/18: How Could the Kilmar Abrego Garcia Standoff End?

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 10:49


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 4/11: Trump Threatens to Imprison Critics — and Now He's Got the AG To Do It

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 9:45


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Dujanovic
The father accidentally deported to El Salvador Prison

Dave and Dujanovic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 20:25


In March a Maryland father picked up his young  son from grandma's house, and on their drive home he's pulled over in store parking, arrested by the US Government, boarded onto a flight to an El Salvador prison...the government admits his deportation was an admirative error -- so why is he still locked up in an El Salvador prison?  KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas shares the latest about the case and why the Assistant U.S. Attorney was put on leave.

Third Degree
Note from Elie 4/3: Trump's Blacklisted Law Firms: Surrender or Fight?

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 10:33


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The JustPod
White Collar Talks with Nina & Joe: Discussion with Karen Popp

The JustPod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 40:51


Send us a textPlease join co-hosts Joe Whitley and Nina Marino for an insightful discussion with our distinguished guest, Karen Popp. Karen, a partner at Sidley Austin, is a highly regarded and well-known leader in the field of white collar defense, internal investigations, crisis management, and compliance. Before joining Sidley, Karen served as Associate White House Counsel to the President of the United States, where she advised President Clinton and the White House staff on congressional and grand jury investigations and domestic policy issues. Prior to joining the White House, Karen served in the Office of Legal Counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice where she advised Attorney General Janet Reno and the Department, the White House and other agencies of the executive branch on a wide range of legal matters. Before moving to Washington, D.C., Karen was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. Karen is also the co-founder and global chair of the Women's White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA).

Third Degree
Note from Elie 3/26: DOJ's Selective Do-Nothing Era

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 9:00


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy Benson Show
BENSON BYTE: Andrew McCarthy Weighs in on Trump Deportation Flights, Possible Deportation Mistakes

Guy Benson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 19:46


Fox News contributor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Andrew McCarthy, joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss the deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil and the legal grounds for his arrest. McCarthy also weighed in on the recent deportation flights of Venezuelans, addressing claims that some individuals were deported illegally and lumped in with terrorists. He criticized former border czar Tom Homan's defense of bypassing due process for those deported, warning of the potential legal ramifications. Plus, Andy and Guy shared their broader thoughts on the state of illegal immigrant deportations under the current administration. Listen to the full interview below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 3/21: “One Unelected Judge” vs. the President

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 11:32


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jiggy Jaguar Show
Ep. 3192025 - The Jiggy Jaguar Show VP Vance says courts “aren't allowed” to overrule Trump's executive orders or block policies

The Jiggy Jaguar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025


VP Vance says courts “aren't allowed” to overrule Trump's executive orders or block policies Read more below: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/02/09/jd-vance-suggests-judges-arent-allowed-to-control-trump-after-courts-block-his-policies/ LEGAL ANALYST/AUTHOR: John O'Connor, is author of Postgate: How the Washington Post Betrayed Deep Throat, Covered Up Watergate, and Began Today's Partisan Advocacy Journalism He served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Northern California representing the United States in both criminal and civil cases. Deep Throat's lawyer discovers the Washington Post betrayed his client—while covering up the real truth about the Watergate scandal. The conventional wisdom of Watergate is turned on its head by Postgate, revealing that the Post did not uncover Watergate as much as it covered it up. The Nixon Administration, itself involved in a coverup, was the victim of a journalistic smokescreen that prevented mitigation of its criminal guilt. As a result of the paper's successful misdirection, today's strikingly deceptive partisan journalism can be laid at the doorstep of the Washington Post. After Deep Throat's lawyer, author John O'Connor, discovered that the Post had betrayed his client while covering up the truth about Watergate, his indefatigable research resulted in Postgate, a profoundly shocking tale of journalistic deceit. In an era when numerous modern media outlets rail about the guilt of their political enemies for speaking untruths, Postgate proves that the media can often credibly be viewed as the party actually guilty of deception. Americans today mistrust the major media more than ever. Postgate will prove that this distrust is richly deserved. BOOK: BIO: John O'Connor is an experienced trial lawyer, practicing law in San Francisco since 1972. He has tried cases in state and federal court throughout the country. He served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Northern California from 1974-1979, representing the United States in both criminal and civil cases. Among his interesting assignments have been representation of the government during the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970s; writing Fifth Amendment and “state of mind” briefs for the prosecution in United States v. Patricia Hearst; representing the FDIC, FSLC and RTC during the savings and loan crisis of the late 1980s and early 1990s; representing California Attorney General Dan Lungren in campaign-related litigation; defending

Third Degree
Note from Elie 3/17: Trump Pushes Courts to the Brink

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 9:34


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 3/14: Eric Adams: NYC's Mayor, DOJ's Yo-Yo

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 10:05


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 3/7: Blocked, Un-Blocked, Re-Blocked: How to Understand the Dizzying DOGE Court Rulings

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 11:28


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

Mimi Rocah was most recently District Attorney of NY's Westchester County. During her four years as DA, she modernized the DA's Office, aggressively pursued gun and violent crime, developed ways to better serve crime victims, and instituted sensible criminal justice reforms. Prior to becoming DA, she served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) for nearly 17 years from 2001-2017 rising to become Chief of the White Plains Criminal Division. As an AUSA, she prosecuted and oversaw cases involving violent crime, organized crime, human trafficking, sex trafficking, child exploitation, frauds and public corruption and co-chaired task forces on public health and sex trafficking. Before running for office, Mimi was a Legal Analyst with MSNBC/NBC News from 2017-19 and is now a frequent commentator on MSNBC, CNN, The Contrarian, and numerous podcasts and radio shows on topics relating to law, justice, women's issues and antisemitism, and has written and published dozens of opinion pieces on those topics. She is an expert in the rule of law, democracy and the corruption and abuse of the justice system. And she is currently an adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law. Join us for this compelling conversation as Mimi and I discuss the legal and political realities facing Trump, the Republican Party, Democrats, and the challenging road ahead. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Third Degree
Note from Elie 2/27: The Nation's Most Dangerous Prosecutor

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 10:42


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stay Tuned with Preet
Resignations Rock DOJ

Stay Tuned with Preet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 9:44


Is the Trump Justice Department establishing a precedent that those who promote the administration's agenda can evade criminal accountability?  In an excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance and CAFE Contributor Elie Honig, former SDNY Assistant U.S. Attorney, break down the alleged quid pro quo between the Trump administration and NYC Mayor Eric Adams.  In a recent letter, former interim SDNY U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon accused acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove of seeking dismissal of the Adams case to further President Trump's hardline immigration policies. In the full episode, Joyce and Elie further discuss the turmoil at DOJ stemming from the Adams case: – The resignations of Sassoon, Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagan Scotten, and leaders of DOJ's public integrity unit after they refused to comply with Bove's demands; and – The procedure for federal prosecutors to seek dismissal of criminal charges and the upcoming court hearing on the Adams dismissal request. CAFE Insiders click HERE to listen to the full analysis. To become a member of CAFE Insider head to cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast and other exclusive content. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE and Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 2/18: The Justice Department's Existential Crisis Is Self-Inflicted

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 10:55


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smerconish on CNN
Civil War at the DOJ

Smerconish on CNN

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 44:39


The Department of Justice is in turmoil over President Trump's desire to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CNN Michael Smerconish shares his take on the slew of recent DOJ resignations. Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, says U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has a management and leadership problem. Ukraine's President Zelensky is vowing that his war-torn nation isn't accepting any deals made between Russia and the U.S. without his involvement. Mixed messaging from Trump, Vance, and Hegseth makes the future of Ukraine's NATO membership uncertain. Finally, leaked audio recordings from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon spotlights his unfiltered take on remote work policies in the nation's largest bank.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Moscow Murders and More
Judge Arun Subramanian Opinion And Order On Diddy's Privileged Material Claim (Part 1) (2/14/25)

The Moscow Murders and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 10:14


In an Opinion and Order issued by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, the court addressed the handling of Sean "Diddy" Combs's notes seized during a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) sweep at the Metropolitan Detention Center between October 28, 2024, and November 1, 2024. During the operation, a BOP investigator, referred to as Investigator-1, took photographs of nineteen pages of Combs's handwritten notes and sent them to the Government's filter team. The filter team is composed of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) who are not involved in the prosecution of the case. Their role was to review and redact any privileged or irrelevant material before passing the documents to the prosecution team.The case team, which includes the agents and AUSAs directly responsible for investigating and prosecuting Combs, received the redacted notes from the filter team. This procedural safeguard is meant to ensure that privileged or irrelevant information is not improperly accessed by prosecutors handling the case. The ruling underscores the court's scrutiny over how seized evidence is handled, particularly when it involves sensitive materials belonging to the defendant. The order may influence future legal arguments about attorney-client privilege, due process, and the integrity of the prosecution's access to evidence in this high-profile case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.148.0_1.pdf

The Moscow Murders and More
Judge Arun Subramanian Opinion And Order On Diddy's Privileged Material Claim (Part 2) (2/14/25)

The Moscow Murders and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 12:17


In an Opinion and Order issued by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, the court addressed the handling of Sean "Diddy" Combs's notes seized during a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) sweep at the Metropolitan Detention Center between October 28, 2024, and November 1, 2024. During the operation, a BOP investigator, referred to as Investigator-1, took photographs of nineteen pages of Combs's handwritten notes and sent them to the Government's filter team. The filter team is composed of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) who are not involved in the prosecution of the case. Their role was to review and redact any privileged or irrelevant material before passing the documents to the prosecution team.The case team, which includes the agents and AUSAs directly responsible for investigating and prosecuting Combs, received the redacted notes from the filter team. This procedural safeguard is meant to ensure that privileged or irrelevant information is not improperly accessed by prosecutors handling the case. The ruling underscores the court's scrutiny over how seized evidence is handled, particularly when it involves sensitive materials belonging to the defendant. The order may influence future legal arguments about attorney-client privilege, due process, and the integrity of the prosecution's access to evidence in this high-profile case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.148.0_1.pdf

Beyond The Horizon
Judge Arun Subramanian Opinion And Order On Diddy's Privileged Material Claim (Part 1) (2/13/25)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 10:14


In an Opinion and Order issued by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, the court addressed the handling of Sean "Diddy" Combs's notes seized during a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) sweep at the Metropolitan Detention Center between October 28, 2024, and November 1, 2024. During the operation, a BOP investigator, referred to as Investigator-1, took photographs of nineteen pages of Combs's handwritten notes and sent them to the Government's filter team. The filter team is composed of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) who are not involved in the prosecution of the case. Their role was to review and redact any privileged or irrelevant material before passing the documents to the prosecution team.The case team, which includes the agents and AUSAs directly responsible for investigating and prosecuting Combs, received the redacted notes from the filter team. This procedural safeguard is meant to ensure that privileged or irrelevant information is not improperly accessed by prosecutors handling the case. The ruling underscores the court's scrutiny over how seized evidence is handled, particularly when it involves sensitive materials belonging to the defendant. The order may influence future legal arguments about attorney-client privilege, due process, and the integrity of the prosecution's access to evidence in this high-profile case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.148.0_1.pdf

Beyond The Horizon
Judge Arun Subramanian Opinion And Order On Diddy's Privileged Material Claim (Part 2) (2/13/25)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 12:17


In an Opinion and Order issued by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, the court addressed the handling of Sean "Diddy" Combs's notes seized during a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) sweep at the Metropolitan Detention Center between October 28, 2024, and November 1, 2024. During the operation, a BOP investigator, referred to as Investigator-1, took photographs of nineteen pages of Combs's handwritten notes and sent them to the Government's filter team. The filter team is composed of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) who are not involved in the prosecution of the case. Their role was to review and redact any privileged or irrelevant material before passing the documents to the prosecution team.The case team, which includes the agents and AUSAs directly responsible for investigating and prosecuting Combs, received the redacted notes from the filter team. This procedural safeguard is meant to ensure that privileged or irrelevant information is not improperly accessed by prosecutors handling the case. The ruling underscores the court's scrutiny over how seized evidence is handled, particularly when it involves sensitive materials belonging to the defendant. The order may influence future legal arguments about attorney-client privilege, due process, and the integrity of the prosecution's access to evidence in this high-profile case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.148.0_1.pdf

The Epstein Chronicles
Judge Arun Subramanian Opinion And Order On Diddy's Privileged Material Claim (Part 1) (2/13/25)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 10:14


In an Opinion and Order issued by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, the court addressed the handling of Sean "Diddy" Combs's notes seized during a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) sweep at the Metropolitan Detention Center between October 28, 2024, and November 1, 2024. During the operation, a BOP investigator, referred to as Investigator-1, took photographs of nineteen pages of Combs's handwritten notes and sent them to the Government's filter team. The filter team is composed of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) who are not involved in the prosecution of the case. Their role was to review and redact any privileged or irrelevant material before passing the documents to the prosecution team.The case team, which includes the agents and AUSAs directly responsible for investigating and prosecuting Combs, received the redacted notes from the filter team. This procedural safeguard is meant to ensure that privileged or irrelevant information is not improperly accessed by prosecutors handling the case. The ruling underscores the court's scrutiny over how seized evidence is handled, particularly when it involves sensitive materials belonging to the defendant. The order may influence future legal arguments about attorney-client privilege, due process, and the integrity of the prosecution's access to evidence in this high-profile case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.148.0_1.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Epstein Chronicles
Judge Arun Subramanian Opinion And Order On Diddy's Privileged Material Claim (Part 2) (2/13/25)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 12:17


In an Opinion and Order issued by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, the court addressed the handling of Sean "Diddy" Combs's notes seized during a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) sweep at the Metropolitan Detention Center between October 28, 2024, and November 1, 2024. During the operation, a BOP investigator, referred to as Investigator-1, took photographs of nineteen pages of Combs's handwritten notes and sent them to the Government's filter team. The filter team is composed of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) who are not involved in the prosecution of the case. Their role was to review and redact any privileged or irrelevant material before passing the documents to the prosecution team.The case team, which includes the agents and AUSAs directly responsible for investigating and prosecuting Combs, received the redacted notes from the filter team. This procedural safeguard is meant to ensure that privileged or irrelevant information is not improperly accessed by prosecutors handling the case. The ruling underscores the court's scrutiny over how seized evidence is handled, particularly when it involves sensitive materials belonging to the defendant. The order may influence future legal arguments about attorney-client privilege, due process, and the integrity of the prosecution's access to evidence in this high-profile case.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.148.0_1.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Third Degree
Note from Elie 2/11: DOJ Abandons Adams Prosecution — and Independence

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 7:59


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 2/7: The “Make Me” Presidency

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 8:16


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 1/24: The Power of Pardons (To Distract)

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 8:49


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 1/14: Jack Smith, Paper Tiger

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 9:28


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 1/10: The Trump Hush Money Sentencing: A Felon, Unpunished

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 9:30


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Steve Gruber Show
John O'Connor, The Rise of Dirty Journalism

The Steve Gruber Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 8:30


John O'Connor, author of Postgate: How the Washington Post Betrayed Deep Throat, Covered Up Watergate, and Began Today's Partisan Advocacy Journalism. He served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Northern California representing the United States in both criminal and civil cases. Trump asks the Supreme Court to block his sentencing this Friday 

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Third Degree
Note from Elie 1/7: TikTok's Last Stand

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 9:54


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 1/3: Your Legal Questions Answered

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 18:13


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mea Culpa
Pardon Moi? + A Conversation With Glenn Kirschner

Mea Culpa

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 82:36


On this episode of Mea Culpa, I welcome back Glenn Kirschner, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, NBC and MSNBC legal analyst, and host of the podcast Justice Matters. We reflect on the humanitarian legacy of Jimmy Carter, contrasting it with Trump's authoritarian agenda. Glenn and I discuss the ethical decisions President Biden faces as his term concludes, particularly regarding presidential pardons. We also examine the role of Senate Republicans in confirming Trump's controversial cabinet picks and their potential—or failure—to act as a moderating influence. Glenn powerfully warns of Trump's intent to erode public confidence in American institutions and emphasizes the urgent need to fight for our democracy. Thanks to our sponsors: Ollie: Head to https://ollie.com and use code: COHEN to receive 70% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! L-Nutra: Go to ProlonLife.com/MEACULPA and get 15% off your 5-day nutrition program. Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 12/20: The GOP's Criminal Case Against Liz Cheney Is a Total Mess

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 7:36


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
Are New Federal Charges Imminent Against Diddy?

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 7:27


Are New Federal Charges Imminent Against Diddy  Sean “Diddy” Combs has spent decades as a dominant figure in the music industry, but today, his name resonates far beyond the boundaries of entertainment. Now, under the harsh lights of federal scrutiny, the rap mogul is facing an expanding legal nightmare that could result in a life sentence. Federal prosecutors revealed in a brief court session that new charges may be imminent, as investigations continue to unearth disturbing allegations against Combs. The possibility of a superseding indictment, casually mentioned during the hearing, underscores the gravity of the accusations and the intense investigation unfolding behind closed doors. At the heart of the federal case against Combs are allegations of coercion, exploitation, and trafficking. According to prosecutors, Combs orchestrated elaborate “freak offs,” marathon sexual encounters involving both men and women—some of whom were allegedly minors. Victims were reportedly drugged, confined, and threatened with violence to ensure compliance. These claims, which paint a grim picture of abuse and manipulation, are part of a sprawling investigation that has already resulted in dozens of civil lawsuits and criminal charges against the music mogul. In today's hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson stated that while the government is not planning to alter the trial date, additional charges “will have little discovery information.” This revelation was delivered amidst ongoing disputes over the exchange of evidence, with the prosecution promising to expedite materials to Combs' defense team. Judge Arun Subramanian presided over the proceedings, where Combs made his now-customary court appearance, greeting the judge briefly before the 19-minute hearing began. Notably absent this time was Combs' mother, though several of his children were present in the courtroom. The current charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, stem from Combs' September arrest in New York City. Since then, he has remained behind bars in the Metropolitan Detention Center, a facility notorious for its harsh conditions. Combs' repeated bids for bail have been denied, including a $50 million bond proposal that included stringent conditions such as home confinement under private security. Prosecutors have argued that Combs poses a significant flight risk and cited evidence of alleged obstruction attempts, including efforts to bribe or discredit government witnesses. These allegations of obstruction took center stage during the hearing, with the prosecution detailing claims that Combs had tried to use other inmates' phone time to avoid monitored calls. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik also highlighted seized documents from a routine jail security sweep, alleging that they contained evidence of further obstruction. Defense attorneys pushed back, asserting that the documents were improperly obtained and contained no privileged information. In a small victory for the defense, Judge Subramanian ordered the destruction of all copies of the seized materials and barred jail officials from sharing Combs' attorney visit forms with the prosecution. The looming trial, set to begin on May 5, 2025, promises to be a pivotal moment in this high-profile case. As both sides prepare, even the logistics of trial preparation have become a point of contention. Combs' access to a defense laptop, crucial for reviewing case materials, was recently limited to specific hours within the detention center. While the defense decried these restrictions as an impediment to justice, the judge's ruling aims to balance security concerns with the defendant's right to a fair trial. Beyond the criminal charges, Combs is also grappling with a flood of civil lawsuits, many spearheaded by Texas attorney Tony Buzbee. These lawsuits amplify the allegations of abuse and have implicated other prominent figures, including Jay-Z. In one refiled case, both Combs and Jay-Z are accused of assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. While Jay-Z's legal team has dismissed the case as a “sham,” the allegations highlight the broader cultural reckoning within the entertainment industry. One of the most pivotal moments in this legal saga traces back to November 2023, when Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape and abuse. The lawsuit's claims were bolstered by leaked footage showing Combs assaulting Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016. Although Combs quickly settled with Ventura for an estimated $30 million, the fallout from the video reignited public scrutiny and spurred further investigations. Prosecutors have denied any involvement in the leak, which the defense argues prejudiced public opinion against their client. As federal investigators dig deeper, the implications of this case extend far beyond Combs himself. The allegations have forced a broader conversation about power, privilege, and accountability within the entertainment industry. The potential for new charges adds another layer of complexity to a trial that already promises to be one of the most closely watched in recent memory. With the next pre-trial hearing scheduled for March 17, all eyes remain on the courtroom and the broader revelations that may still emerge. The once untouchable mogul now faces the fight of his life, with the specter of life imprisonment looming large. For the alleged victims, the trial represents a long-awaited opportunity for justice. For Sean “Diddy” Combs, it is a stark reckoning with a past that he has vehemently denied, but one that may yet define his legacy.    Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Are New Federal Charges Imminent Against Diddy?

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 7:27


Sean “Diddy” Combs has spent decades as a dominant figure in the music industry, but today, his name resonates far beyond the boundaries of entertainment. Now, under the harsh lights of federal scrutiny, the rap mogul is facing an expanding legal nightmare that could result in a life sentence. Federal prosecutors revealed in a brief court session that new charges may be imminent, as investigations continue to unearth disturbing allegations against Combs. The possibility of a superseding indictment, casually mentioned during the hearing, underscores the gravity of the accusations and the intense investigation unfolding behind closed doors. At the heart of the federal case against Combs are allegations of coercion, exploitation, and trafficking. According to prosecutors, Combs orchestrated elaborate “freak offs,” marathon sexual encounters involving both men and women—some of whom were allegedly minors. Victims were reportedly drugged, confined, and threatened with violence to ensure compliance. These claims, which paint a grim picture of abuse and manipulation, are part of a sprawling investigation that has already resulted in dozens of civil lawsuits and criminal charges against the music mogul. In today's hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson stated that while the government is not planning to alter the trial date, additional charges “will have little discovery information.” This revelation was delivered amidst ongoing disputes over the exchange of evidence, with the prosecution promising to expedite materials to Combs' defense team. Judge Arun Subramanian presided over the proceedings, where Combs made his now-customary court appearance, greeting the judge briefly before the 19-minute hearing began. Notably absent this time was Combs' mother, though several of his children were present in the courtroom. The current charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, stem from Combs' September arrest in New York City. Since then, he has remained behind bars in the Metropolitan Detention Center, a facility notorious for its harsh conditions. Combs' repeated bids for bail have been denied, including a $50 million bond proposal that included stringent conditions such as home confinement under private security. Prosecutors have argued that Combs poses a significant flight risk and cited evidence of alleged obstruction attempts, including efforts to bribe or discredit government witnesses. These allegations of obstruction took center stage during the hearing, with the prosecution detailing claims that Combs had tried to use other inmates' phone time to avoid monitored calls. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik also highlighted seized documents from a routine jail security sweep, alleging that they contained evidence of further obstruction. Defense attorneys pushed back, asserting that the documents were improperly obtained and contained no privileged information. In a small victory for the defense, Judge Subramanian ordered the destruction of all copies of the seized materials and barred jail officials from sharing Combs' attorney visit forms with the prosecution. The looming trial, set to begin on May 5, 2025, promises to be a pivotal moment in this high-profile case. As both sides prepare, even the logistics of trial preparation have become a point of contention. Combs' access to a defense laptop, crucial for reviewing case materials, was recently limited to specific hours within the detention center. While the defense decried these restrictions as an impediment to justice, the judge's ruling aims to balance security concerns with the defendant's right to a fair trial. Beyond the criminal charges, Combs is also grappling with a flood of civil lawsuits, many spearheaded by Texas attorney Tony Buzbee. These lawsuits amplify the allegations of abuse and have implicated other prominent figures, including Jay-Z. In one refiled case, both Combs and Jay-Z are accused of assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. While Jay-Z's legal team has dismissed the case as a “sham,” the allegations highlight the broader cultural reckoning within the entertainment industry. One of the most pivotal moments in this legal saga traces back to November 2023, when Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape and abuse. The lawsuit's claims were bolstered by leaked footage showing Combs assaulting Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016. Although Combs quickly settled with Ventura for an estimated $30 million, the fallout from the video reignited public scrutiny and spurred further investigations. Prosecutors have denied any involvement in the leak, which the defense argues prejudiced public opinion against their client. As federal investigators dig deeper, the implications of this case extend far beyond Combs himself. The allegations have forced a broader conversation about power, privilege, and accountability within the entertainment industry. The potential for new charges adds another layer of complexity to a trial that already promises to be one of the most closely watched in recent memory. With the next pre-trial hearing scheduled for March 17, all eyes remain on the courtroom and the broader revelations that may still emerge. The once untouchable mogul now faces the fight of his life, with the specter of life imprisonment looming large. For the alleged victims, the trial represents a long-awaited opportunity for justice. For Sean “Diddy” Combs, it is a stark reckoning with a past that he has vehemently denied, but one that may yet define his legacy.    Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Third Degree
Note from Elie 12/12: The Bizarre Infatuation with Luigi Mangione Won't Help Him Beat a Murder Case

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 8:34


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 12/3: Joe Biden's Pardon of Hunter Is So Much Worse Than It Needed to Be

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 9:23


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 11/22: The Trump Hush Money Case Nears its Sorry End

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 10:04


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 11/15: Trump's Nomination of Matt Gaetz Is a Sign of Dark Intentions

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 6:53


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

  0:00 - BLM Brandon on Trump election   10:46 - Pete Hegseth   30:06 - Left media viewership crashing   52:34 - Richard Goldberg, former National Security Council official and U.S. Senate aide and currently a senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, calls the appointment of Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel a "Home Run" as are the rest of Trump's cabinet appointments so far. Follow Rich on X @rich_goldberg   01:08:00 - Former First Assistant State's Attorney of Cook County and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Bob Milan, has a lot to say about crime & punishment in Chicago as he urges everyone to step up and support our police officers    01:27:16 - Noted economist Stephen Moore predicts the election of Trump will push the globe towards free markets and away from socialism. Check out Steve's new book  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer   01:42:20 - FEMA worker fired for refusing aid to home with Trump signs 01:52:26 - Sports & Politics: Lions K Jack Bates after game-winning FG in Houston 01:55:47 - Chef and Owner of FoxFire and Copper Fox, K.C. Gulbro, says he was shocked to find his businesses targeted by the   "Fox Valley Activists" For more info on FoxFire & Copper Fox in Geneva, IL visit  foxfiregeneva.com copper-fox.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third Degree
Note from Elie 11/08: Trump's Gamble Pays Off As Cases Fade Away

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 10:28


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 11/01: How Not to Contest the 2024 Election

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 7:51


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
Colorado Funeral Home Owners Plead Guilty to Pandemic Aid Fraud Amid Claims of Fake Ashes and Decomposing Bodies

Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 9:38


Jon and Carie Hallford, the owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges related to their alleged misuse of pandemic relief funds and customer payments. The couple is accused of spending nearly $900,000 in relief funds on personal luxuries, including vehicles, designer items, and vacations, while leaving over 190 bodies decomposing in their facility, according to court documents. This facility, located about an hour south of Denver, became the focus of a federal investigation after the bodies were discovered in conditions that horrified families and state officials alike. The Hallfords pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors, per the plea agreement, are limited to requesting no more than a 15-year prison sentence, though the agreement awaits final approval by a judge. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Neff stated that the plea deal encompasses both the Hallfords' acknowledgment of COVID-19 relief fraud and additional fraud perpetrated against their customers. According to court filings, the Hallfords diverted funds intended for business expenses during the pandemic toward a lavish lifestyle. Purchases reportedly included a GMC Yukon and an Infiniti worth over $120,000 collectively, cryptocurrency investments of $31,000, body sculpting services, trips to California, Florida, and Las Vegas, and luxury items from brands like Gucci and Tiffany & Co. "These funds were supposed to support struggling businesses during the pandemic, not to fuel extravagant personal spending," noted Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Neff, highlighting the gravity of the Hallfords' actions. The grim conditions discovered at Return to Nature Funeral Home extended beyond financial misconduct. An investigation following last year's discovery revealed bodies stacked haphazardly, some reportedly in place since 2019. In some instances, the wrong bodies were buried, and the remains provided to grieving families often included fake ashes made of dry concrete. The Associated Press reported that the Hallfords fabricated cremation records, leaving families devastated upon learning that their loved ones had never been properly handled. Crystina Page, a mother whose son's body was left decomposing in the Hallfords' facility, expressed her anguish during the court hearing, stating, “My son was one of those victims; he lost 60% of his body weight.” She painfully recounted the conditions she believed he endured, saying, “Rats and maggots ate his face.” Page expressed her frustration with the limited plea deal but acknowledged it was “as close to justice as [she] was going to get.” The federal indictment added to an extensive list of charges already pending against the Hallfords in Colorado state court, where they face more than 200 counts related to corpse abuse and forgery. Meanwhile, Jon Hallford's defense is being handled by the federal public defender's office, which has not commented on the case. Attempts to reach Carie Hallford's legal team were unsuccessful, and her attorney in state proceedings, Michael Stuzynski, declined to provide further comments. The disturbing details emerging from the Hallfords' case prompted Colorado lawmakers to reevaluate and reform state funeral home regulations in 2024. New laws now require routine inspections and mandatory licensing for funeral home operators, a move motivated by the stories of families who, like Crystina Page, had their final goodbyes to loved ones turned into moments of anguish and loss. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Colorado Funeral Home Owners Plead Guilty to Pandemic Aid Fraud Amid Claims of Fake Ashes and Decomposing Bodies

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 9:38


Jon and Carie Hallford, the owners of Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges related to their alleged misuse of pandemic relief funds and customer payments. The couple is accused of spending nearly $900,000 in relief funds on personal luxuries, including vehicles, designer items, and vacations, while leaving over 190 bodies decomposing in their facility, according to court documents. This facility, located about an hour south of Denver, became the focus of a federal investigation after the bodies were discovered in conditions that horrified families and state officials alike. The Hallfords pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors, per the plea agreement, are limited to requesting no more than a 15-year prison sentence, though the agreement awaits final approval by a judge. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Neff stated that the plea deal encompasses both the Hallfords' acknowledgment of COVID-19 relief fraud and additional fraud perpetrated against their customers. According to court filings, the Hallfords diverted funds intended for business expenses during the pandemic toward a lavish lifestyle. Purchases reportedly included a GMC Yukon and an Infiniti worth over $120,000 collectively, cryptocurrency investments of $31,000, body sculpting services, trips to California, Florida, and Las Vegas, and luxury items from brands like Gucci and Tiffany & Co. "These funds were supposed to support struggling businesses during the pandemic, not to fuel extravagant personal spending," noted Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Neff, highlighting the gravity of the Hallfords' actions. The grim conditions discovered at Return to Nature Funeral Home extended beyond financial misconduct. An investigation following last year's discovery revealed bodies stacked haphazardly, some reportedly in place since 2019. In some instances, the wrong bodies were buried, and the remains provided to grieving families often included fake ashes made of dry concrete. The Associated Press reported that the Hallfords fabricated cremation records, leaving families devastated upon learning that their loved ones had never been properly handled. Crystina Page, a mother whose son's body was left decomposing in the Hallfords' facility, expressed her anguish during the court hearing, stating, “My son was one of those victims; he lost 60% of his body weight.” She painfully recounted the conditions she believed he endured, saying, “Rats and maggots ate his face.” Page expressed her frustration with the limited plea deal but acknowledged it was “as close to justice as [she] was going to get.” The federal indictment added to an extensive list of charges already pending against the Hallfords in Colorado state court, where they face more than 200 counts related to corpse abuse and forgery. Meanwhile, Jon Hallford's defense is being handled by the federal public defender's office, which has not commented on the case. Attempts to reach Carie Hallford's legal team were unsuccessful, and her attorney in state proceedings, Michael Stuzynski, declined to provide further comments. The disturbing details emerging from the Hallfords' case prompted Colorado lawmakers to reevaluate and reform state funeral home regulations in 2024. New laws now require routine inspections and mandatory licensing for funeral home operators, a move motivated by the stories of families who, like Crystina Page, had their final goodbyes to loved ones turned into moments of anguish and loss. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Third Degree
Note from Elie 10/25: How the 2024 Election Will Reshape the Supreme Court

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 8:35


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 10/18: Kamala Harris is, Indeed, a Cop

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 7:43


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guy Benson Show
BENSON BYTE: Andrew McCarthy Joins the Show to Discuss VA's Voter Rolls and the Quiet FBI Crime Stats Update

Guy Benson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 19:48


Andrew McCarthy, Fox News Contributor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the federal lawsuit filed against Virginia, which stems from Governor Youngkin's enforcement of previously signed laws involving removing non-citizens from Virginia's voter rolls. McCarthy and Benson also touched on the Harris-Walz campaign's continued focus on posturing over policy, the FBI's quiet adjustment to crime statistics that now show violent crime increasing, and the latest plagiarism controversy surrounding Kamala Harris' book. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Third Degree
Note from Elie 10/11: Kathy Hochul's Dilemma

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 8:11


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst.  For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Third Degree
Note From Elie 10/03: Jack Smith's October Cheap Shot

Third Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 8:08


Elie Honig is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and co-chief of the organized crime unit at the Southern District of New York, where he prosecuted more than 100 mobsters, including members of La Cosa Nostra, and the Gambino and Genovese crime families. He went on to serve as Director of the Department of Law and Public Safety at New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice. He is currently Special Counsel at Lowenstein Sandler and a CNN legal analyst. For a transcript of Elie's note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FOX News Rundown
A Mayor In Big Trouble In The Big Apple

The FOX News Rundown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 35:01


New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted by federal prosecutors and charged with corruption for taking campaign contributions from foreign governments in return for political favors. Marking the first time a sitting NYC mayor has been indicted, prosecutors laid out evidence that Mayor Adams accepted favors and bribes from the Turkish government in return for his help cutting the red tape to open their new Turkish consulate building. FOX News contributor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Andy McCarthy, joins the Rundown to discuss the strength of the corruption case built against Mayor Adams and Adams' argument that he is being unfairly targeted for speaking out against illegal immigration. Former President Donald Trump returns to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, the place where a gunman attempted to take his life at a campaign rally in July. With Pennsylvania's significant 19 electoral votes at stake—the highest among the swing states—both candidates are investing a lot of time and money in this critical battleground. Daron Shaw, a member of the FOX News Decision Desk and the bipartisan FOX News Polling team, joins to take a deep dive into the high-stakes contest for the Keystone State and break down the candidates' campaign efforts. Plus, commentary from co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend and host of The Will Cain Show, Will Cain. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices