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In this episode of John Solomon Reports, host John Solomon welcomes former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who shares his experiences as a target of liberal lawfare and the challenges he faced during the John Doe grand jury investigation. Walker discusses his journey from surviving political attacks to thriving as a leader at the Young Americas Foundation, where he engages with young conservatives and addresses the rising allure of socialism among youth. Solomon and Walker delve into actionable strategies to combat these trends and outline the critical issues at stake in the upcoming elections.In the second segment, Solomon is joined by Bud Cummins, a former U.S. Attorney from Little Rock, who offers his legal perspective on the FBI's conduct and the ongoing discussions surrounding the Round River operation. Cummins provides clarity on the implications of these revelations and what they mean for accountability within government.Finally, Solomon shares a personal health journey, discussing how he has successfully managed his blood pressure through a super fruit drink called 120Life. He highlights the benefits he's experienced and encourages listeners to consider natural alternatives to medication for health management.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What if the moment when everything in your life seems to be falling apart at once isn't proof that you're going backward, but part of what happens before your biggest expansion?    Wealth expert and creator of The Quantum Woman™ framework Shamina Taylor joins Tiffany for a deeply honest conversation about what a quantum leap actually looks like in real life, including the part nobody wants to talk about: the breakdown before the breakthrough.    Shamina takes us inside her own quantum crash-out, when the successful life she had built began crumbling and forced her to confront what achievement, logic and pushing harder could no longer fix. What came next required emotional healing, identity work, learning to trust the unseen, and completely changing her relationship with money, success and herself.    RESOURCES MENTIONED:    {End of Summer Applications-open for limited time} Exclusive 2-Month Private Customized Business Coaching Program: APPLY HERE (both established and new entrepreneurs use the same application) *serious applicants only     Inside The ProjectME Posse, we're diving into my brand-new Gift of Gab series, where I break down per type of content how to design them so you don't just get views, you get SALES  >> JOIN HERE (*price will soon be going up for the first time since 2019, so lock yourself in at the OG pricing today!)    My Gift to You! Your Quantum Walk guided meditation series + Fire Horse Identity Journal HERE     CONNECT WITH TIFF:  Tiffany on Instagram @projectme_with_tiffany   Tiffany on TikTok @projectme_with_tiffany  Tiffany on YouTube: ProjectME TV  Tiffany's FREE Email Community: JOIN HERE > The Secret Posse Digest    CONNECT WITH SHAMINA:  Shamina Taylor's Website  Follow Shamina Taylor on Instagram  Listen to The Unapologetically Rich Show with Shamina Taylor   

Stuart Anderson spent more than two decades building a successful career in law and business. Then federal investigators knocked on his door and said they only wanted to talk. Believing he had nothing to hide, Stuart invited them inside—a decision that marked the beginning of a nightmare he never imagined.After becoming involved in a federal investment fraud investigation connected to escrow transactions, Stuart pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He received a 48-month federal prison sentence and lost the law license and professional identity he had spent years building.Stuart joins Brent Cassity to discuss the FBI interview, the pressure of the federal plea-bargaining system, hearing a judge sentence him to four years, and entering prison during the isolation of COVID. He also describes the punishment that continued after his release, including applying for more than 600 professional positions while facing the stigma of a fraud conviction.Today, Stuart serves as Vice President of Research, Education & Programs at the Justice Restoration Foundation. He is using his legal education, business experience, and firsthand knowledge of incarceration to advance justice reform, government accountability, and second-chance opportunity.This is a story about losing a career, rebuilding an identity, finding faith and purpose, and learning that surrender does not mean giving up.Show sponsors: Navigating the challenges of white-collar crime? The White-Collar Support Group at Prisonist.org offers guidance, resources, and a community for those affected at prisonist.org. Protect your online reputation with Discoverability! Use code NIGHTMARE SUCCESS for an exclusive discount Visit Discoverability.co. Auto Plaza Direct "Your personal car concierge!" Let them handle every detail to find your perfect car autoplazadirect.com. Author Saffron Gustafson www.mynameissaffron.com, "My Name is Saffron." Author Nevin Shetty, "Second Chance Economics: How Hiring The Formerly Incarcerated Can Unlock $1 Trillion in GDP." www.secondchanceeconomics.com

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim Report

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim Report

On this episode of The Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox® Podcast, host John Khosravi sits down with returning guest Roman Zelichenko, J.D. to unpack what's really happening in the growing wave of immigration law firm M&A: how firms are actually valued, why some attorneys inflate their revenue numbers with filing fees, the difference between a true acquisition and a "merger" that's really more of a hire, why clean books can make or break a deal, and what private equity's track record in dentistry, HVAC, and plumbing suggests about where legal consolidation is headed. Whether you're thinking about selling, buying, merging, or just want to run your firm like it's sellable, this episode is full of practical insight on the business side of immigration law. Sponsor: Get a free website (first 10 sign-ups) and special pricing on marketing for your firm from Constellation at http://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/Constellation. Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 – Intro 04:24 – How hard is it for practitioners to value and sell their firm? 04:53 – B2B/corporate vs. B2C firms: why recurring revenue is valued higher 05:30 – The filing-fees-in-revenue trick that inflates valuations 06:36 – What sellers actually want: fair price vs. emotional attachment 07:54 – How clean (or messy) books affect due diligence 09:43 – Bookkeepers, GMI Rocket, and staying on top of your numbers 11:29 – Mergers vs. acquisitions: when a "merger" is really a hire 13:12 – Larger firm mergers and fade-out deal structures 13:52 – New fee memos, attorney burnout, and the push toward litigation 16:13 – Consolidation, specialists, and the rise of AI-native law firms 19:00 – Lessons from private equity roll-ups in dentistry, HVAC, and plumbing 20:17 – Community page & Constellation SEO/marketing sponsor break 21:20 – Back to the show: will the free market self-correct? 21:33 – Envoy Global: an example of PE-backed immigration firms done right 24:19 – Scaling without sacrificing service quality 26:15 – The M&A trend among solo and small firm owners who want out 29:01 – Creative deal structures, equity, and the "Built to Sell" mindset 33:13 – Why QuickBooks and clean numbers drive better marketing and growth decisions 36:26 – Outro Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

The Kirkland & Ellis response treats the May 19, 2008 letter from the Southern District of Florida's First Assistant U.S. Attorney not as a good-faith summary, but as a document that actively distorts the historical record of the Epstein investigation. The firm argues that the letter is riddled with contradictions, misleading framing, and outright falsehoods that cannot be chalked up to sloppy drafting or innocent error. Rather than accurately recounting investigative decisions, the letter is portrayed as a post-hoc justification designed to sanitize prosecutorial conduct after the fact. Kirkland & Ellis makes clear that the document attempts to reshape reality—presenting disputed actions as settled facts and glossing over decisions that directly benefited Epstein.Critically, the response emphasizes that the letter's defects are not marginal or technical, but foundational, calling into question the integrity of the government's entire narrative. By systematically comparing the letter's assertions with what actually occurred, Kirkland & Ellis suggests that the misrepresentations were deliberate and strategic, intended to create a paper trail that could withstand scrutiny rather than reflect truth. The firm characterizes the letter as emblematic of how the Epstein case was managed from start to finish: facts were selectively presented, inconvenient details were omitted or reframed, and the official record was bent to support an outcome already decided. In this view, the May 19 letter is not merely inaccurate—it is itself evidence of how the Epstein investigation was manipulated and why accountability was avoided.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00013801.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Kirkland & Ellis response treats the May 19, 2008 letter from the Southern District of Florida's First Assistant U.S. Attorney not as a good-faith summary, but as a document that actively distorts the historical record of the Epstein investigation. The firm argues that the letter is riddled with contradictions, misleading framing, and outright falsehoods that cannot be chalked up to sloppy drafting or innocent error. Rather than accurately recounting investigative decisions, the letter is portrayed as a post-hoc justification designed to sanitize prosecutorial conduct after the fact. Kirkland & Ellis makes clear that the document attempts to reshape reality—presenting disputed actions as settled facts and glossing over decisions that directly benefited Epstein.Critically, the response emphasizes that the letter's defects are not marginal or technical, but foundational, calling into question the integrity of the government's entire narrative. By systematically comparing the letter's assertions with what actually occurred, Kirkland & Ellis suggests that the misrepresentations were deliberate and strategic, intended to create a paper trail that could withstand scrutiny rather than reflect truth. The firm characterizes the letter as emblematic of how the Epstein case was managed from start to finish: facts were selectively presented, inconvenient details were omitted or reframed, and the official record was bent to support an outcome already decided. In this view, the May 19 letter is not merely inaccurate—it is itself evidence of how the Epstein investigation was manipulated and why accountability was avoided.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:EFTA00013801.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

You've hired the associate. Brought on the paralegal. Maybe even added an assistant. And yet you're still the one answering emails at 11 p.m., still the last one making every decision, still the one who can't take a real vacation. Delegation was supposed to fix this. Why hasn't it?In this episode, Gary sits down with Gina Cotner, founder and CEO of Athena Executive Services, to unpack why delegation fails at the leadership level and how attorneys can finally build teams that let them focus on their highest and best use. Gina works just 10 to 15 hours a week running a multimillion-dollar firm, and she shares the mindset shifts, systems, and accountability practices that make it possible for any lawyer to do the same."World peace is not in the balance here. We're just delegating." — Gina CotnerKey takeaways:Recognize why lawyers are trained to grip control tightly, and learn how to loosen that grip without sacrificing quality or client outcomesAsk "given everything on your plate, when can you have this done?" and watch your team's follow-through transformStop asking "any questions?" and start asking "what questions do you have?" because one assumes questions are goodTrust your team before they've fully earned it, because more often than not people rise to the level of belief you place in themBook a standing golf game, tennis match, or dinner that costs money and involves other people, and let that constraint force your calendar into alignmentIdentify the first task you should offload tomorrow morning to start building real freedom into your practiceGina Cotner is the founder and CEO of Athena Executive Services, one of the top virtual executive assistant firms in the country. Her elite EAs partner with attorneys, executives, and entrepreneurs to take ownership of the work that isn't their highest and best use, freeing leaders to lead. Gina is also a dynamic speaker and workshop facilitator known for her practical approach to delegation, accountability, and building teams rooted in trust.Special for listeners of The Free Lawyer: Receive 5 free hours of service added to your first full month of work with Athena Executive Services, a $275 value. Just mention this offer during your first call. Learn more at athenaexecutiveservices.com.If this episode moved something for you, share it with a colleague who needs to hear it. Subscribe wherever you listen, leave a review, and visit garymiles.net to explore how coaching can help you practice with purpose and live with freedom. You can also reach Gary directly at gary@garymiles.net.TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction and episode preview[01:35] From EA to firm founder[04:31] Better done than perfect[07:08] Why lawyers struggle to let go[09:12] What Athena does differently[14:31] How delegation has evolved[17:09] AI, human EAs, and the future[19:55] The trust and accountability blind spot[28:06] Applying the accountability framework[31:34] One thing to do tomorrow morningGUEST BIOGina Cotner is the founder and CEO of Athena Executive Services, one of the top virtual executive assistant firms in the United States, specializing in delegation and accountability for high-performing leaders. She serves swamped attorneys, executives, and entrepreneurs by pairing them with elite Executive Assistants who take ownership of the work that isn't their highest and best use. A dynamic speaker and workshop facilitator, Gina spent 25 years leading transformational programs at Landmark before building Athena into the firm it is today. She now runs her business in just 10 to 15 hours a week, spending the rest of her time on tournament pickleball, golf, and life at the California coast.Would you like to learn what it looks like to become a truly Free Lawyer? You can schedule a complimentary call here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-callYou can find The Free Lawyer Assessment here- https://www.garymiles.net/the-free-lawyer-assessment

In this deeply inspiring episode of the Forged in the Fires Podcast, Fireman Rob sits down with Ken Kunken, whose life story is the definition of resilience, perseverance, and purpose.After suffering a catastrophic spinal cord injury while playing college football, Ken was told he would never walk again. Instead of allowing tragedy to define his future, he rebuilt his life through determination, education, and an unbreakable mindset—becoming a successful attorney, adaptive athlete, motivational speaker, husband, and father.Ken shares the physical and emotional battles he faced following his injury, the mindset shifts that helped him move forward, and the importance of focusing on what is still possible rather than what was lost. His story is a powerful reminder that adversity does not end your purpose—it can strengthen it.This episode is about perspective, perseverance, and redefining limitations.

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What if the Andrew and Tristan Tate case is about far more than the Tate brothers?Michael Malice (“YOUR WELCOME”) welcomes Joseph D. McBride, attorney for Andrew and Tristan Tate, for an inside look at the legal battle that has put the Tate brothers at the center of an international fight over justice, extradition, and government power. Joe lays out the facts behind the case, how he came to represent the brothers, and why he believes the story told in the media looks very different from what he's seen firsthand. Joseph also shares what it was like learning of the Tate brothers' arrest, rushing to Florida, and eventually having to tell his clients they would remain incarcerated while the legal battle played out.From their bizarre prison conditions and administrative segregation to America's staggering trial-penalty problem, Michael and Joe get to the heart of a question that goes far beyond Andrew and Tristan Tate: love them or hate them, what happens when the government decides you're the person it wants to make an example of?https://x.com/McBrideLawNYChttps://www.youtube.com/@judgmentdaypodhttps://www.mcbridelawnyc.com/Pre-Order UNWANTED – A TALE OF THE OLD WEST AND THE NEW WAVE: https://UnwantedBook.comOrder THE WHITE PILL: http://whitepillbook.com/Order THE ANARCHIST HANDBOOK: https://www.amzn.com/B095DVF8FJOrder THE NEW RIGHT: https://amzn.to/2IFFCCuOrder DEAR READER: https://t.co/vZfTVkK6qf?amp=1https://twitter.com/michaelmalicehttps://instagram.com/michaelmalicehttps://malice.locals.comhttps://youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficialIntro song: "Out of Reach" by Legendary House Cats https://thelegendaryhousecats.bandcamp.com/The newest episode of "YOUR WELCOME" releases on iTunes and YouTube every Wednesday! Please subscribe and leave a review.This week's sponsors: Pendulum – Supporting Natural GLP-1 Response: https://www.PendulumLife.com/Malice (up to 48% off first order!)PlutoTV – Streaming TV: https://www.Pluto.tv (Free TV) Sheath - Dual Pouch Underwear: https://www.sheath.com , promo code: MALICE (20% off)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Randy Mastro, attorney and government official who served as first deputy mayor of New York City under Mayor Eric Adams from March to December 2025, joins Sid to discuss a judge on Staten Island temporarily blocking implementation of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new pied-à-terre tax following a lawsuit brought by a group of homeowners Mastro is representing that alleges the city bungled the rollout by including many who live full-time in their homes on a list of 900,000 people who could be subject to the tax, as well as sending letters to 17,000 others.

What happens when AI starts changing not just the way we work, but the way we think, connect, and live? In this episode of Wealth on the Beach, Daniel sits down with Alina Maria Șerban, an Attorney at Law, Clinical Psychologist, and Human-Centered AI Advisor, for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of law, psychology, artificial intelligence, and what it means to stay human in an increasingly AI-driven world. After nearly two decades practicing law, Alina made the unconventional decision to study psychology, gaining a deeper understanding of human behavior, burnout, resilience, and the challenges faced by high-performing professionals. Today, her work sits at the intersection of law, psychology, and AI, helping businesses navigate responsible AI adoption, privacy, ethics, and the evolving legal landscape. Daniel and Alina explore some fascinating questions: Will AI replace lawyers? Can AI replace human therapists? Is our dependence on AI weakening our brains? What happens to the personal information we give AI? And how do we embrace AI without losing our humanity? This conversation goes beyond the technology itself and explores the human side of the AI revolution: trust, creativity, cognition, privacy, human connection, and the importance of investing in yourself. If you're interested in AI, law, psychology, business, leadership, personal growth, or the future of work, this episode offers a perspective you won't want to miss.   #WealthOnTheBeach #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AILaw #Psychology #FutureOfAI #HumanCenteredAI #AIAct #FutureOfWork #Lawyers #AIandLaw #AIEthics #Privacy #Leadership #PersonalGrowth      

Earn 1 CEU! What would happen to your pet care business if you suddenly could not run it? Attorney and business owner Sativa Boatman joins Collin to explain why wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and succession planning matter long before retirement. They discuss the risks of allowing a business to pass through probate and the operational gap that can leave employees, clients, and family members without anyone authorized to act. Sativa encourages owners to recognize their businesses as valuable assets and clearly communicate whether those businesses should continue, be sold, or be responsibly closed. This conversation offers a practical starting point for protecting what you have built while giving the people around you greater clarity and peace. Main topics: Avoiding Probate for Businesses Trusts and Ownership Transfers Planning for Owner Incapacity Choosing a Business Successor Treating Business as Assets Main takeaway: "You do not want your business to be run through probate court if you die." That statement may feel uncomfortable, but avoiding the conversation does not protect the business you have worked so hard to build. Without the proper legal structure, there may be no one immediately authorized to sign payroll, access critical accounts, manage contracts, or make decisions for your company. Your employees, clients, family, and community could all be affected while the courts determine who has the authority to act. Planning does not mean that you expect the worst to happen tomorrow. It means recognizing that your business is an asset worthy of protection. A thoughtful succession plan can provide clear instructions for whether the business should continue, be sold, or be responsibly closed. In this episode, Sativa Boatman helps us begin asking the difficult—but necessary—questions that create clarity and peace for everyone involved. About our guest: Sativa Boatman is an attorney and business owner with Assertion Law Firm LLC, a Missouri transactional law firm serving families and businesses throughout the state. Her practice includes estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, business matters, and real estate. She focuses on helping clients understand complicated legal decisions and create plans tailored to their assets, families, businesses, and long-term goals. Through her work, Sativa seeks to educate and empower clients so they can move forward with greater confidence and peace of mind. (Assertion Law Firm LLC) Links: Assertion Law Firm LLC Sativa Boatman and Firm Contact Information Assertion Law Firm Business Law Services Assertion Law Firm Educational Articles Sativa Boatman on LinkedIn Assertion Law Firm provides legal services involving estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, and business law throughout Missouri. The firm's business-law services include entity setup, contracts, business purchases, succession planning, and business transitions. (Assertion Law Firm LLC) Phone: 888-887-4170 Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts!

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim Report

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim Report

A federal watchdog says some guidelines meant to improve the response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) are falling short of federal requirements. That is according to an audit from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Office of Inspector General. The watchdog reviewed guidelines from 49 U.S. Attorneys' districts developed under Savanna's Act. The law was passed in 2020 to improve coordination between tribal, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies responding to MMIP cases. The Inspector General found guidelines from 10 of the 49 districts did not fully meet requirements under the law. Seven were missing at least one of six required sections, while eight were not adequately tailored to circumstances within their individual districts. The audit also found staffing shortages within the DOJ's MMIP Regional Outreach Program. As of February, four of the program's 10 positions were vacant. The Inspector General says vacancies and staff turnover have slowed the program's progress. The office made three recommendations, including addressing staffing shortages and bringing district guidelines into compliance. The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys agreed with all three. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan addresses her supporters during her Primary Night party. (Courtesy Peggy Flanagan / Facebook) Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Nation/D-MN) has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. The Associated Press called the race for Flanagan Tuesday night. She defeated U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary. The win puts Flanagan one step closer to making history. If elected in November, she would become the first Native American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. Flanagan has served as Minnesota's lieutenant governor since 2019 and is the highest-ranking Native woman elected to executive office in the U.S. During her campaign, Flanagan focused on issues including health care and affordability. She also campaigned against corporate influence in politics. Peggy Flanagan’s note to her supporters. (Courtesy Peggy Flanagan / Facebook) She is running for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), who is not seeking reelection. Flanagan will face Republican Michele Tafoya in the November general election. The Associated Press called that primary for the former NFL sideline reporter in a crowded Republican race. The Clean Air Act requires uranium waste storage pits at the White Mesa mill near Blanding, Utah, to be covered in water to control radon gas. (Photos: Dom Smith / EcoFlight) Congressional Democrats have opened an investigation into a uranium mining company for alleged insider trading. KNAU's Chris Clements has more. Energy Fuels Resources CEO Ross Bhappu bought 74,000 shares of stock in his own company on July 7. Chairman of the board Burce Hansen bought 4,000 shares on July 8. Five days after that, President Donald Trump announced a 90% cut to Bears Ears National Monument. That timing is suspicious, says two Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee. U.S. Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Maxine Dexter (D-OR) allege the Trump administration may have tipped the company off about the reduction before it happened. The company owns the only conventional uranium mill in the U.S., and there is a lot of uranium underneath Bears Ears – which is now free from a moratorium on new mining claims. The congressmembers say the company stood to benefit from the Bears Ears reduction, but in an emailed statement to KNAU, Energy Fuels denied the allegations and said it was unaware of any evidence supporting the representatives' claims. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — Native Playlist: Thomas Michael Swensen and Debora Iyall

Part two of the ego discussion turns to when confidence curdles into a problem. Mary Simon opens with a story about two rival attorneys sniping at each other in a pretrial conference until the judge shut it down, refusing to referee an "ego measuring contest." Liz Lenivy points out that judges punish cockiness the way juries punish a lack of confidence and shares a case where a co-counsel's cocky, nonchalant attitude pushed a client to seek her out instead as proof that ego can quietly damage client trust. The episode closes on humility, with Mary recalling a moment her dad, who built their firm from nothing, brushed off her attempt to celebrate his success: "the firm is just the people."

Attorney Rayna Reid Rayford and I are old friends from Miss New York, and she's become a powerful force for maternal advocacy. Today, you'll hear how Rayna turned her own terrifying pregnancy experience into a nonprofit that's changing how women advocate for themselves in the doctor's office. In this episode, you'll learn: Practical tools for advocating for yourself at medical appointments, from tracking symptoms to asking the right follow-up questions Why Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women How to spot red flags with a healthcare provider How to support someone else who needs an advocate for their health Whether you're currently pregnant or not, this episode will help you walk into your next doctor's appointment (ANY type of appointment!) feeling more confident and heard. RAYNA REID RAYFORD: Website: www.pregnantandblack.com IG: @pregnantandblack TT: @pregnantandblack Apple Store: Pregnant and Black App PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The L.E.S.S. Express⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shannonleyko.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shannonleyko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shannon_leyko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog & Additional Support (free trial!)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAKE THE QUIZ!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PARING DOWN RESOURCES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORS: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: ⁠https://www.wayfair.com/ ⁠ Ethical, luxury women's clothing at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/paring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Get 15% off your first order of organic bedsheets and more at Boll & Branch (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://BollAndBranch.com/paring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) plus free shipping with code PARING Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zenni.com/PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order Green Chef is the leading sustainable meal kit - (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Greenchef.com/50paring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) use code 50paring to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months Make custom gifts with Zazzle - save 25% on your first order (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Zazzle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) K12 Powered Schools offers tuition-free virtual public school- Enroll online today (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://K12.com/paring⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AquaTru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://airdoctorpro.com/ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleven defendants, over a thousand sham marriages, and tens of millions of dollars, DOJ pulls back the curtain on what officials call one of the largest marriage fraud prosecutions in U.S. history. The Attorney General walks through a decade long scheme pairing Chinese nationals with paid American citizens in fake weddings, complete with staged photos, prenups, and a whole cottage industry of recruiters and officiants, before handing things to SDNY's U.S. Attorney and an HSI deputy to break down how the case actually came together. The press Q&A wanders well beyond the marriage fraud story, touching on a Southern Poverty Law Center indictment, the status of a certain high profile contempt referral, New York's second home tax fight, state fraud accountability, and a blunt, no nonsense answer about whether a certain "weaponization fund" is really dead. It's part law enforcement victory lap, part rapid fire news conference covering half a dozen other storylines at once.

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim ReportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim ReportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Most lawyers build damages by documenting what their client earned. Andrew Robb explains how to build damages by proving what your client still could have become.In the 100th episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, Andrew shares the framework his firm has developed through decades of catastrophic aviation litigation to uncover, develop, and present damages that many lawyers never think to pursue. Rather than stopping with employment records and economic projections, he explains how to investigate a client's ambitions, opportunities, relationships, and future potential to paint a more complete picture of what was truly taken.What You'll LearnAndrew shares practical strategies for:Developing stronger economic damages by proving future potential, not just past earnings.Investigating the people, experiences, and evidence that reveal your client's unrealized future.Using powerful liability evidence to maximize compensatory damages instead of relying on punitive damages.Building credibility with jurors by presenting realistic damages models and giving them meaningful choices.Conducting root cause analysis to identify the specific failure that caused a catastrophic event.Presenting emotional damages in a way that earns trust instead of creating juror resistance.The Bigger LessonThe conversation goes far beyond aviation.Andrew explains why the most valuable catastrophic cases are often built by asking better questions, looking deeper into your client's story, and making strategic decisions that maximize what your client can actually recover—not simply what a jury might award.Whether you're handling a wrongful death case, a trucking collision, medical malpractice, or any other catastrophic injury claim, this episode offers practical ideas for developing stronger damages evidence, making more thoughtful litigation decisions, and ultimately achieving better outcomes for your clients.

Attorney Stuart W. Penrose of Minnillo Law Group joins us every week to discuss sports and the law. Is there a local sports equivalent to the Buc-ee's/Beaver's Minimart lawsuit? What's next for the "Protect College Sports Act?" And what do we need to know about an investigation into whether or not an NBA team circumvented the salary cap? Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger And YouTube: youtube.com/@TheMoEggerShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will justice finally be served for Tupac Shakur?In this special True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI episode, Jen Coffindaffer is joined by attorney and former Court TV anchor Julie Grant for an in-depth look at the case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis, nearly 30 years after Tupac's murder.They break down the events leading up to the shooting, the alleged gang rivalry, the confrontation involving Orlando Anderson, and the evidence and witness issues prosecutors may face at trial. They also discuss the explosive possibility of the defense pointing to Sean “Diddy” Combs and statements attributed to Keffe D about an alleged $1 million offer.With jury selection underway, Jen and Julie examine why this long-running case matters—and why, no matter how much time has passed, justice still matters.#BreakTheCase #Tupac #TupacShakur #KeffeD #TupacMurder #TrueCrime #JulieGrant #JusticeForTupac #LasVegas #CrimeAnalysis #CoffindafferFBI

Attorney Stuart W. Penrose of Minnillo Law Group joins us every week to discuss sports and the law. Is there a local sports equivalent to the Buc-ee's/Beaver's Minimart lawsuit? What's next for the "Protect College Sports Act?" And what do we need to know about an investigation into whether or not an NBA team circumvented the salary cap? Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger And YouTube: youtube.com/@TheMoEggerShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Money Memo #19 Austrian Economics & Infinite BankingIn this installment of the Money Memo Series I share a recent book I got from the Mises Institute to continue my own study and application of Austrian Economics through the Infinite Banking Concept as discovered by R. Nelson Nash. ⚔️ LIVE & LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim ReportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim ReportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim Report

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim Report

On this episode of the Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox Podcast, host John Khosravi sits down with Jeff Goldman, Esq., founder of Goldman & Partners Immigration and co-founder of Build Talent Labs, for a candid look at how a "serendipitous" career turn into immigration law became a 30+ year, 32-person firm built almost entirely on referrals from the client who talked him into immigration law after a real estate closing, to the EB-1A case for an MIT researcher that opened the door to a decade of extraordinary-ability petitions, to how he set (and steadily raised) his fees at Testa, Hurwitz & Israel and beyond. Jeff also breaks down his current work at Build Talent Labs, the cap-exempt H-1B, J-1, and O-1 agent sponsorship model he co-founded with his daughter Danielle, his eight years as immigration advisor to the Governor of Massachusetts, and what it's really like working with CBP at Logan Airport, including a firsthand story of getting a client released after 48 hours in secondary inspection. Connect with Jeff Goldman, Esq.:

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim ReportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim ReportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

It’s been exactly one week since 29-year-old mom of 4, Tasia Fortune, was found hanging from a tree in the back of an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi. The medical examiner’s office is conducting an autopsy, but as of this recording, police have not said whether they suspect foul play or suicide. Of note, a Jackson City Council member has asked the U.S. Attorney’s office for help investigating, as Fortune’s family is demanding answers and justice. Over the past decade in Mississippi, there have been 3 other tree hanging deaths of black men, all of them ruled suicides over the objections of their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9bsf3cS-Mkk  The July 2026 Washington State bar exam was abruptly cancelled due to major technological failures. After six hours of connectivity issues at the Yakima Convention and Event Center, where hundreds of applicants were unable to access the NextGen exam software, officials ultimately decided to call off the administration entirely. This decision left graduates with limited, difficult options, such as waiting for a potential makeup exam in September, transferring to the February 2027 administration, or withdrawing for a partial refund, all while highlighting significant concerns regarding reliance on Wi-Fi-dependent testing systems without adequate backup plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been exactly one week since 29-year-old mom of 4, Tasia Fortune, was found hanging from a tree in the back of an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi. The medical examiner’s office is conducting an autopsy, but as of this recording, police have not said whether they suspect foul play or suicide. Of note, a Jackson City Council member has asked the U.S. Attorney’s office for help investigating, as Fortune’s family is demanding answers and justice. Over the past decade in Mississippi, there have been 3 other tree hanging deaths of black men, all of them ruled suicides over the objections of their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been exactly one week since 29-year-old mom of 4, Tasia Fortune, was found hanging from a tree in the back of an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi. The medical examiner’s office is conducting an autopsy, but as of this recording, police have not said whether they suspect foul play or suicide. Of note, a Jackson City Council member has asked the U.S. Attorney’s office for help investigating, as Fortune’s family is demanding answers and justice. Over the past decade in Mississippi, there have been 3 other tree hanging deaths of black men, all of them ruled suicides over the objections of their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, host Michael D. Levitt sits down with Brent Stewart, owner of Stewart Law Offices, a personal injury firm serving North and South Carolina that has been in practice for thirty one years. Brent shares what drew him to personal injury law, how his firm handles tractor trailer and trucking accident cases, and why the emotional weight of closing a case can rival the weight of the accident itself. The conversation covers driver negligence, the imbalance of resources between families and trucking companies, and the counseling role attorneys play long after the legal work is finished. Guest Bio Brent Stewart is the owner of Stewart Law Offices, a personal injury firm based in North and South Carolina with more than three decades of experience representing families affected by tractor trailer and trucking accidents. His practice focuses on holding negligent drivers and trucking companies accountable while guiding clients through the legal and emotional realities of a serious injury or wrongful death claim. What You Will Learn Why Brent chose personal injury law and the mentor who shaped his approach to the work How trucking companies respond immediately after a serious accident and why that matters for families What a spoliation letter is and why it is one of the first steps in a trucking case Why trucking cases often take years to resolve and what that means for the families involved Why the emotional toll of closing a case can be as significant as the accident that started it Why law firms and mental health resources should work more closely together after a settlement Why a free consultation with a personal injury attorney is worth the call, even if you never hire them Episode Highlights The Path Into Personal Injury Law Brent describes growing up aware of how quickly a family's financial stability could shift and how a summer clerking for attorney Jim Bordas in Wheeling, West Virginia showed him the impact a lawyer can have on a family in crisis. The Realities of Trucking Litigation Michael and Brent discuss the rise in serious trucking accidents, the importance of driver training and licensing, and the aggravating circumstances that can arise when trucking companies fail to preserve evidence after a wreck. Resources and the David and Goliath Dynamic Brent explains why trucking companies move quickly to protect their bottom line after an accident and why families need an attorney with the experience and resources to match that response. Closure and the Emotional Weight of Settlement One of the most candid moments of the episode covers what happens after a case settles. Brent shares that the emotions clients feel at closure can be nearly as intense as the day the accident happened, because the case itself has often become a source of stability during a difficult chapter of their lives. Words of Wisdom Brent closes with a reminder that a consultation with a personal injury attorney costs nothing and that anyone affected by a serious accident owes it to their family to make the call and get informed before deciding what to do next. Connect With Brent Stewart:  https://www.stewartlawoffices.net/ or call 866-STEWART Firm: Stewart Law Offices, serving North and South Carolina Search Stewart Law Offices to find the firm's website and contact information directly. Next Step for Listeners If you are a business leader ready to strengthen how your organization operates, visit https://www.breakfastleadership.com/ to schedule your Leadership Diagnostic and see how the Leadership OS can support your team.

What happens when one of life's hardest transitions becomes the catalyst for a new purpose?Hannah Hembree Bell is the founder, CEO, and Managing Attorney of Hembree Bell Law Firm, where she focuses on family law, divorce, and estate planning. After experiencing divorce and a custody case herself, Hannah reshaped her career around helping individuals and families navigate the emotional and practical realities of major life transitions with greater clarity and confidence.In this conversation, Hannah joins I Am Refocused Radio to discuss divorce, rebuilding after difficult seasons, protecting what matters most, navigating co-parenting and blended families, and why compassion can be just as important as strategy when people are facing major decisions about their future.We also explore Hannah's journey from working at a large law firm to building a practice focused on serving individuals and families, and how personal experience helped shape the kind of attorney and leader she wanted to become.This conversation is about more than divorce. It's about clarity, resilience, confidence, and learning how to move forward when life doesn't unfold the way you expected.https://www.hembreebell.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim Report

The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission's 119-page interim report described Zorro Ranch as a major and largely neglected component of Jeffrey Epstein's broader operation, concluding that authorities failed for years to seriously investigate what happened there. According to the Commission, Epstein maintained an elaborate, highly controlled compound in New Mexico where survivors reported sexual abuse and where young women were routinely transported, housed and brought into Epstein's orbit. The report pointed to witness testimony, flight records, seized electronic evidence and FBI material suggesting that Zorro Ranch was integrated into the same system of recruitment, secrecy and exploitation seen at Epstein's other properties. Among the evidence discussed were computer folders labeled “ZORRO,” discs referencing nude photographs associated with the ranch, accounts of young women arriving by aircraft, efforts to impose restrictive nondisclosure agreements on workers, and survivor statements describing abuse in New Mexico. The Commission stressed that the evidence remained under review and that allegations involving individuals named in the report were not final findings of wrongdoing, but it said the existing record was already sufficient to show that Epstein's activities in New Mexico deserved far more scrutiny than they ever received.The report was especially critical of institutional failures, saying New Mexico and federal authorities effectively passed responsibility to prosecutors elsewhere while Epstein's conduct in the state went largely unexamined. It said the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico and state officials expected the Southern District of New York to handle Epstein, but New York prosecutors concentrated on crimes tied to New York and Florida rather than building a New Mexico case. Zorro Ranch was never searched while Epstein was alive and, according to the report, was not subjected to a comprehensive law-enforcement search until March 2026, nearly seven years after his death. The Commission concluded that this passivity allowed evidence to disappear, memories to fade and potential criminal cases to become more difficult or impossible to prosecute. It also opened separate lines of inquiry into Epstein's financial dealings, his relationships with scientific institutions and wealthy associates, and the conduct of banks, including subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. Its clearest interim observation was devastating: Epstein continued exercising wealth and influence after becoming a registered sex offender, operated much of his system in plain sight, and New Mexico law enforcement's decision to rely on other jurisdictions left the conduct of Epstein and his co-conspirators in the state “unexamined and unpunished.” Final findings and recommendations were deferred while the Commission continued issuing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses and searching for additional survivors and potential perpetrators.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:NM Survivors' Truth Commission — Interim Report

33:58- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: "The walls — and evidence — are slowly building around Dr. Anthony Fauci"; "Don’t let Abdul El-Sayed fool you — he and his DSA cronies are in prime position to take over the Democratic Party" (New York Post op eds) 48:21- Hogan Gidley, Former National Press Secretary for the Trump campaign and former White House Deputy Press Secretary Topic: Latest from the Trump administration 59:55- Diane Raver, Founder & Treasurer of The Garden State Film Festival Topic: Monmouth/Ocean County Spotlight 1:08:41- Kyle Bailey, Aviation analyst, pilot, former FAA Safety Team representative, and the author of "Witness: JFK Jr.'s Fatal Flight" Topic: NORAD fighter jets intercept aircraft near Bedminster 1:24:05- Mehek Cooke, Attorney, Political Strategist, and Media Commentator Topic: Dr. Fauci held in contempt; Todd Blanche's confirmation 1:31:06- Dr. Darrin Porcher, Retired NYPD Lieutenant, Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University and a former Army Officer Topic: NYPD investigation into fatal boat incident near Liberty Island 1:42:37- Brooke Goldstein, Executive Director of The Lawfare Project, Human Rights Attorney, and the author of "Lawfare: The War Against Free Speech" Topic: Netanyahu's rejection of President Trump's Gaza peace plan 1:56:27- Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, a retired U.S. Army officer and an experienced military analyst with on-the-ground experience inside Russia and Ukraine and the author of "Preparing for World War III" Topic: "Iran is moving its tanks. Decades as a military planner taught me what that means" (Fox News op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think private investigation is all car chases or movie mysteries? Think again.I sit down with private investigator Scott Shepherd of Justified Investigations to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes in criminal defense cases. Forget the film noir clichés. Scott shares how his work differs from Hollywood's gumshoes and spotlights the vital, often overlooked, partnership between investigators and defense attorneys.Together, we discuss the realities of building a defense case. From sifting through mountains of discovery, to identifying overlooked witnesses, to navigating trial prep and strategy as a team. With stories from the trenches, highlighting both close calls and the methodical process behind major courtroom victories, this episode offers an unfiltered look at the investigative work that can make or break a case.Learn why the best defense is the one that leaves no stone unturned, and how collaboration, humility, and rigorous investigation give clients their best shot at justice.Moments00:00 Starting out in criminal defense06:24 Understanding confirmation bias in law06:51 Reflecting on trial lawyer ego10:45 Discussing Scott's investigative skills14:31 Old-school research paper methods18:27 Working with investigators21:26 Key witness memory issue25:13 Role during trial preparation27:31 Cross-examination with Mark Satawa32:22 Investigating witness statements34:52 Discussing client protection challenges36:23 Collaborating on client interviews41:43 Challenges of Interviewing Witnesses42:35 Approach to building trust5 Frequently Asked Questions About Private InvestigatorsWhat does a criminal defense investigator actually do? A criminal defense investigator reviews discovery, finds and interviews witnesses, analyzes police work, discovers new information, and supports attorneys in building the best defense.How is a private investigator's work different from police investigations? Police investigations aim to support prosecution and often miss alternative perspectives. Private investigators look for overlooked evidence, challenge police assumptions, and seek new witnesses to support the defense.Why is confirmation bias a risk for defense attorneys? Attorneys may assume they know every fact or interpret evidence through their own experiences. Investigators provide fresh, unbiased analysis to spot issues attorneys might miss.How do investigators handle reluctant or hostile witnesses? By approaching witnesses without being confrontational, using empathy, and explaining their neutral role, investigators can often secure valuable interviews—even when initial resistance is high.What makes a successful attorney-investigator partnership? Open collaboration, mutual respect, and a willingness to share information and discuss strategy allow investigators and attorneys to maximize their impact and prepare for every courtroom possibility.Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com.Recorded at Channel 511.Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention.For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense. Copyright 2026 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At LawMentioned in this episode:Circle 270 Media Podcast ConsultantsCircle 270 Media® is a podcast consulting firm based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in helping businesses develop, launch, and optimize podcasts as part of their marketing strategy. The firm emphasizes the importance of storytelling through podcasting to differentiate businesses and engage with their audiences effectively. www.circle270media.com

It’s been exactly one week since 29-year-old mom of 4, Tasia Fortune, was found hanging from a tree in the back of an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi. The medical examiner’s office is conducting an autopsy, but as of this recording, police have not said whether they suspect foul play or suicide. Of note, a Jackson City Council member has asked the U.S. Attorney’s office for help investigating, as Fortune’s family is demanding answers and justice. Over the past decade in Mississippi, there have been 3 other tree hanging deaths of black men, all of them ruled suicides over the objections of their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unleashed! The Political News Hour with Mayor Deb – Australian attorney Tony Nikolic challenges COVID-19 mandates, lockdowns, and vaccine policies, arguing they strip away fundamental freedoms. Through legal advocacy for Australians who refuse compliance, he confronts government authority, pharmaceutical influence, and public health measures while defending civil liberties, human rights, and personal choice today...