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One morning, Cathy found a takeout bag on her porch. It had the name “Rodolphe” on it, and contained one half-eaten order of french fries. The next morning, she found another bag. And then another. That's when her neighbor Harley got involved: “We need to take this to the next level.” Harley Rustad wrote an article about the french fry mystery for Toronto Life. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is Love ad-free? Sign up for Criminal Plus – you'll get to listen to This is Love, Criminal, and Phoebe Reads a Mystery without any ads. Plus, you'll get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal and other exclusive benefits. Learn more and sign up here. We also make Criminal and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Journalist, Criminal justice Researcher, former law enforcement officer, veteran, author, Christopher Armitage explains that criminal cases are being built against Trump and his cabinet in all 50 states. Guess where it starts? Iran Offered a Deal. Trump Walked Away and Chose War. Will Trump Wipe Away His Impeachment? He's Getting Help from Epstein's Lawyer. Plus Your Tax Bill Just Revealed for Whom the Government Really Works.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin and Adam proudly present Episode 328 of Scary(ish)! This week, Adam covers two actors from the 1990's who had very real run-ins with the law. Listen, Share, Subscribe, and Review!

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Jason Rantz, host of the Jason Rantz Show on Seattle Red 770AM (SeattleRed.com) and author of What's Killing America, the definitive look at how America's biggest cities are being destroyed by progressive policies and Woke Democrats, discussed how soft on crime policies in major blue cities continue to affect businesses and residents, with the latest example coming out of his very own Seattle. Rantz also discussed Washington's radical bail challenge that "no one is talking about," which could allow the vast majority of criminals to walk free for little or no money. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners. In the quiet railroad town of Bellefontaine, crates of bananas once arrived daily—ordinary cargo masking an extraordinary and sinister story. In this episode, we dive into the shadowy world of the so-called “Society of the Banana,” a chilling chapter tied to the rise of the Black Hand in small-town Ohio. What seemed like a simple fruit business became entangled with whispers of extortion, secret threats, and violence carried over from the Old World into America's heartland. Through the lens of a brutal early 20th-century crime, we explore how immigrant communities were targeted, how coded warnings and fear spread through tight-knit neighborhoods, and how something as innocent as a shipment of bananas could conceal a much darker reality. Join us as we peel back the layers of this forgotten mystery—where commerce, crime, and culture collided in Bellefontaine, and where the reach of the Black Hand may have been closer than anyone dared to admit. You are invited to join me, your co-host Dan, for a fun discussion of your favorite Ohio Mysteries episodes on Thursday, April 16th at 7pm at the Music Box Supper Club at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, Ohio. It's 100% free event and open to all ages. So come and say hello and get ready for a night of laughter, stories and fun. Click the link and I will see you there! https://musicboxcle.com/event/famous-mysteries/ Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who would have thought that children can be victims of identity theft? The sad truth is that kids become identity theft victims more often than we realize. If you're concerned about the possibility of your child becoming a victim, keep listening, because we provide some helpful ways to safeguard their identities from thieves.  Links: Learn more about Triangle's Better Checking account with identity theft protection and to view your credit report and score Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.  Child identity theft isn't something we often think about. However, it occurs more often than you might expect. According to Javelin's Child Identity Fraud Report, child identity theft affects 1.25 million kids every year, which translates to about one in 50 children in America. When you see those numbers, it becomes apparent that we must act now to protect the children in our lives.  What Is Child Identity Theft?   According to the Federal Trade Commission, “Child identity theft happens when someone takes a child's sensitive personal information and uses it to get services or benefits or to commit fraud. They might use your child's Social Security number, name and address, or date of birth.”   Child identity theft happens for a multitude of reasons. The perpetrator could use this information to open a bank or credit card account, apply for government benefits, or even sign up for a utility service or rent a place to live. Much like other types of identity theft, it can be easy for this type of identity theft to remain undetected for months or even years.   How It Happens  As with adults, identity theft against children can be perpetrated through a variety of sources. Below we have listed some ways that children's personally identifiable information (PII) could be exposed and then potentially used for fraudulent purposes.  Data Breaches. Kids' personal identifying information is in so many places, and nothing is completely secure. Schools, doctors' offices, and your home can all experience security breaches. After a child's confidential information or PII is exposed, whether the data breach incident is accidental or with malicious intent, the security breach cannot be undone. Often, criminals will wait to utilize confiscated information for their own purposes.   Familial Fraud. Three out of four cases of child identity theft come from those close to the victim, in what is known as familial fraud, and often occur in correlation with other forms of abuse, according to Javelin's Child Identity Fraud Report. Kids are often more trusting than adults, especially when they know the person who is asking for their information. Unscrupulous individuals at times utilize the PII of their own children, or children they know through family or friends, for their own benefit.  Phishing. These scams don't just target adults. Children that use the internet without parental supervision have a higher chance of giving their sensitive information to a scammer, not realizing that they are being tricked. Kids don't always know not to share their birth date, place of birth, and passwords with strangers or online “friends.”   Hacking. As more children have their own devices, and often multiple devices (computers, tablets, and phones), hacking becomes more common. Hackers can gain access to the information stored on these devices and can also log in to social media accounts, which they could use to attempt to defraud friends and family, acting as your child.  Warning Signs of Child Identity Theft  Regardless of the way the information makes it into the hands of identity thieves, below are some warning signs that your child's identity may have been stolen:  Unexpected Mail. Your child begins receiving credit card offers, collection notices, or bills under their name.  Collection Calls. You or your family members begin to receive calls from collection agencies for unpaid bills in your child's name.  Government Benefits Denials. Your child is denied government benefits because they are already being claimed, when this is not the case.  IRS Notifications. The IRS contacts you or your child about your child owing taxes or indicates that their SSN was used on another tax return.  How You Can Help Protect Your Children   The best way to help protect your family from identity theft is to be proactive in helping to prevent it. The most effective preventative measure is education. This type of education will not only help protect them now, but it is information that will benefit them as adults.   Keep Important Documents in a Secure Location. Keep your family's personal identifying information in a secure place in your home, be selective about what services you sign up for, and don't give your information unless it is necessary. Make sure that any important documents in your home, such as Social Security cards, birth certificates, or other legal documents, are stored securely to avoid compromise.  Share Personal Information with Caution. Assess the need before listing your child's Social Security number (SSN) on forms. Schools and school break camps shouldn't be using it as the only unique ID for each child. If an SSN is required, don't be afraid to ask if it's ok to share only the last 4 digits of your child's SSN.  Educate Your Child. Talk to your child about the importance of privacy and the dangers of sharing personal information online and offline. Ensure that your child isn't sharing personal information like their birthdate, address, or school on social media, other online platforms, or with other individuals without your permission.  Secure Your Mail. If you're sending or receiving mail with personal details, especially if those personal details pertain to your children, consider using a mailbox that locks or opt for electronic delivery. Retrieve your mail daily as soon as possible. Consider opting into the U.S. Postal Service's “Informed Delivery” service. It's free to sign up, and it will provide a Daily Digest email that will preview your mail and packages scheduled to arrive soon, along with an image of each of your incoming letter-sized mail pieces. This will help you stay vigilant if any missing mail never arrives.   Discard Unnecessary Documents with Care. If you have postal mail or other important documents that you no longer need to keep on file, make sure that you use a cross-cut shredder to securely destroy the paperwork. Criminals can engage in "dumpster diving" to retrieve discarded paperwork with personal information, potentially compromising you and your family.  Monitor Your Child's Personal Information. If you have Triangle's Better Checking, you and your family are covered with dark web monitoring. This benefit monitors your personal information and any registered credentials. You have the option to add additional credentials in your secure account as well; you could consider adding your child's SSN or other identifiers to monitor any potential compromise or exposure on the dark web.  Child identity theft can have long-lasting consequences, potentially impacting your child's credit and future opportunities. By remaining vigilant, educating your child, and keeping a close eye on his or her personal information, you can help better protect your child from the impacts of identity theft.  While these recommendations are designed to help protect your children's identities, they can apply to your own personal information as well. Remember to communicate with caution and treat all personal information with care, whether it belongs to you or your loved ones.   We Are Standing Ready to Help   If you suspect identity theft or you find your personal information has been compromised, you have access to a team of professional Identity Theft Recovery Advocates as a no-cost benefit of your Better Checking account. These professionals are trained and ready to help you reverse the damage and get back on track quickly. Our experienced advocates know how to spot identity theft and, when necessary, will support you through the process of repairing any damage.  If you suspect identity fraud has affected any member of your family, even your minor children, our team of Identity Theft Recovery Advocates is standing by, ready to support you and your family. They are experienced in spotting child identity theft and supporting you through the process of repairing the harm it may cause now and in the future.  If you do not currently have a Better Checking account, visit trianglecu.org/bank/checking to learn more.  If there are any other tips or topics you would like us to cover, let us know at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Like and follow our Making Money Personal FB and IG page and look for our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union on social media to share your thoughts.   Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday and check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast. 

O que se considera um erro judiciário? Há algum caso notório de erro judiciário no Brasil? Há algum caso mais recente? Erro no Judiciário é o assunto do episódio em vídeo deste mês. Ouça já e compartilhe com seus amigos!Você já viu as playlists específicas de cada tema abordadono podcast? Clique aqui: https://spoti.fi/3eFSLdb=========INDICAÇÕES NO PROGRAMASaiba tudo sobre a obra PACOTE ANTICRIME COMENTADO do Professor Nucci:http://bit.do/fpe4TConheça todos os livros do autor:bit.ly/GuilhermeNucciComentários, sugestões, críticas: contato@guilhermenucci.com.brSite: http://www.guilhermenucci.com.brFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/professorguilhermenucciInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/professor_guilherme_nucciLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-guilherme-nucciTwitter: https://twitter.com/GSNUCCI==========Guilherme de Souza Nucci é Livre-docente em Direito Penal,Doutor e Mestre em Direito Processual Penal pela PUC-SP. Professor concursado da PUC-SP, atuando nos cursos de Graduação e Pós-graduação (Mestrado e Doutorado). Desembargador na Seção Criminal do Tribunal de Justiça de São Paulo.

This episode examines three distinct but connected legal and behavioral threads. Joseph Duggar faces two felony counts in Bay County, Florida — lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under twelve and lewd and lascivious conduct — and has pled not guilty. Both Joseph and Kendra Duggar face eight combined misdemeanor counts in Arkansas for second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment. Joseph was released on a six-hundred-thousand-dollar bond with a no-contact order with minors, including his own children. His arraignment is pending. His older brother Josh Duggar was convicted in December 2021 on federal charges involving child sexual abuse material and is serving more than twelve years.The episode examines the Duggar family system that produced allegations or convictions involving two sons — the parenting model, the religious framework, and the family culture Jim Bob and Michelle built — alongside the federal prosecution of FLDS cult leader Samuel Bateman, sentenced in December 2024 to fifty years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges involving the transportation of minors for sexual activity and kidnapping. Eleven co-defendants were convicted. The case is the subject of the Netflix documentary Trust Me: The False Prophet.Robin Dreeke, retired chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, provides behavioral analysis across all three segments, connecting the patterns of minimization, silence, and rationalized harm that appear in both the family and cult contexts. All individuals referenced are presumed innocent unless convicted.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #SamuelBateman #TrustMeTheFalseProphet #DuggarFamily #FLDS #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Netflix #CultPsychology

The Manhattan DA’s office has opened a criminal investigation into the allegations made by Congressman Eric Swalwell’s former staff member who claims Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room in 2024. The young woman made several allegations against the leading Democratic candidate for California Governor that spanned several years along with 3 other women who made allegations of sexual harassment against Swalwell. Meantime, Swalwell’s senior staffers put out a joint statement distancing themselves from their boss, saying they stand with his accusers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manhattan DA’s office has opened a criminal investigation into the allegations made by Congressman Eric Swalwell’s former staff member who claims Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room in 2024. The young woman made several allegations against the leading Democratic candidate for California Governor that spanned several years along with 3 other women who made allegations of sexual harassment against Swalwell. Meantime, Swalwell’s senior staffers put out a joint statement distancing themselves from their boss, saying they stand with his accusers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manhattan DA’s office has opened a criminal investigation into the allegations made by Congressman Eric Swalwell’s former staff member who claims Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room in 2024. The young woman made several allegations against the leading Democratic candidate for California Governor that spanned several years along with 3 other women who made allegations of sexual harassment against Swalwell. Meantime, Swalwell’s senior staffers put out a joint statement distancing themselves from their boss, saying they stand with his accusers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Duggar allegedly admitted to the abuse twice prior to arrest and without counsel present. According to the Bay County arrest affidavit, the victim's father confronted Joseph, who reportedly admitted to the conduct. Tontitown, Arkansas, detectives subsequently arranged a monitored call between the father and Joseph in which he allegedly admitted again with law enforcement listening in real time. Joseph has pleaded not guilty to charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under twelve and lewd and lascivious contact — Florida charges classified as a life felony carrying a mandatory minimum of 25 years. He posted $600,000 bond and is barred from unsupervised contact with anyone under eighteen.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta assesses what options remain when the prosecution reportedly holds the defendant's own admissions captured by law enforcement. He examines the written not-guilty plea filed from custody, the jury trial demand, the bond conditions, the two-state legal exposure — Florida's felony charges alongside eight Arkansas misdemeanor counts — and whether the defense team's reported lack of access to the full scope of Florida's evidence affects strategic calculations.Separately, when investigators searched the home Joseph shares with his wife Kendra, they reportedly discovered locks on the exterior of children's bedroom doors — a practice documented in the Duggar family's prior generation following Josh Duggar's earliest allegations. Kendra Duggar, 27, faces four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment in Arkansas. Their four children have been removed from the home.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the psychological position Kendra occupies. In recorded jailhouse calls obtained through FOIA, Kendra expressed devastation over the loss of custody and identified her children as her number one priority. She also told Joseph that everybody still loves him. She retained independent legal counsel — not the Duggar family attorney — and warned Joseph not to trust anyone. Scott analyzes the competing psychological forces visible in those calls — a woman conditioned inside IBLP-influenced theology where obedience to male authority is framed as spiritual requirement, now simultaneously processing her husband's arrest for allegedly abusing a child, fighting for custody of her own children, and making independent legal decisions that create separation from the family structure. Scott assesses whether the victim framework applies to Kendra's position and what the jailhouse communications reveal about her trajectory.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #BobMotta #ShavaunScott #DuggarFamily #IBLP #BayCounty #ChildEndangerment #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

Rex Heuermann entered guilty pleas to three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of intentional murder in Suffolk County Court. He admitted to killing Karen Vergata — an eighth victim — as part of a plea agreement that includes cooperation with the FBI's behavioral analysis unit. The sentence: life in prison without parole, three consecutive life sentences, followed by four consecutive sentences of 25 years to life.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines the legal architecture that produced this plea. Every pre-trial defense motion was denied — the motion to exclude DNA evidence obtained through whole genome sequencing, the motion to sever the cases, and a 178-page omnibus motion challenging the prosecution's evidentiary framework. The forensic case included DNA linkage through whole genome sequencing admitted for the first time in a New York courtroom, a deleted planning document recovered from unallocated hard drive space across more than 350 seized electronic devices, and a basement vault containing 279 weapons. Motta assesses the defense calculation when every legal avenue is exhausted and the sentencing outcome is identical at trial or by plea. He examines what the plea provides — FBI cooperation, family considerations, narrative control — and what it costs the victims' families: the public record a trial would have produced.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott provides the psychological dimension. Asa Ellerup called Heuermann her savior and maintained she would have known if something was wrong. After the plea, she appeared outside the courthouse expressing sympathy for victims' families. Her attorney stated she never claimed Heuermann was not guilty — she said she did not believe the man she knew was capable. Their daughter Victoria, present in the courtroom, has publicly stated she believes her father most likely committed the killings.Scott analyzes the psychology of sustained unawareness within intimate relationships. Prosecutors allege Heuermann operated around his family's schedule. Asa's own hair was reportedly found on victims. Scott examines identity anchoring — the clinical mechanism by which a person's sense of self becomes so fused with a partner that evidence of that partner's criminality is psychologically inaccessible — and assesses how a guilty plea disrupts the cognitive framework that sustained decades of reported unawareness. The mother-daughter divergence in the Ellerup family represents the clinical boundary between denial and recognition.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #GuiltyPlea #AsaEllerup #BobMotta #ShavaunScott #SuffolkCounty #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

Kendra Duggar, 27, faces four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment in Arkansas — misdemeanor charges carrying a combined maximum of eight years. The charges stem from investigators reportedly finding locks on the exterior of children's bedroom doors during a home search connected to Joseph Duggar's arrest on Florida felony charges. Kendra retained independent legal counsel, bonded out the same day, and subsequently made statements in recorded jailhouse communications that are now in prosecutorial possession. Anna Duggar — wife of convicted federal inmate Josh Duggar — reportedly emailed Joseph in jail warning that all communications are monitored.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta assesses the cascading legal exposure. He examines why separate representation for Kendra is legally necessary, how conflicts of interest between the spouses' defense strategies could emerge, and whether the family spokesperson's characterization of Kendra's charges as "totally unrelated" to Joseph's Florida case withstands legal analysis when the home search that produced the Arkansas charges was initiated by Joseph's arrest. Motta evaluates whether public statements from across the Duggar family — Jim Bob and Michelle's "heartbroken" message, Jill and Derick Dillard's characterization, Amy Duggar King's "toxic system" comments — constitute potential evidentiary exposure for the defense. The documented pattern carries legal weight: exterior bedroom door locks were a reported Duggar family practice a generation earlier, following Josh's acknowledged abuse of his sisters. The same practice in the next generation's home has now produced separate criminal charges.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines Michelle Duggar's documented decision history. Michelle reportedly learned of Josh's behavior in 2002. According to Jim Holt — a former Arkansas state senator whose daughter Kaeleigh was being courted by Josh — Michelle allegedly told the Holts that Josh would disclose his abuse history to Kaeleigh after marriage. Holt states Jim Bob reportedly confirmed the family was using his daughter as behavioral incentive. Michelle directed Josh to manual labor rather than professional treatment. She contributed to published materials about the family's success after his return. She participated in the Fox News interview Jill Duggar later characterized as intended to preserve the television deal. She submitted a letter to a federal judge requesting leniency after Josh's conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material. Now a second son faces charges, four grandchildren have been removed from a home, and Michelle's response was a three-sentence statement through a spokesperson. Scott applies clinical analysis to how sustained denial functions within high-control religious frameworks and whether the accumulating evidence can penetrate the psychological architecture that has maintained Michelle's public posture for over two decades.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KendraDuggar #MichelleDuggar #JosephDuggar #BobMotta #ShavaunScott #JimBobDuggar #DuggarFamily #IBLP #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

Kendra Duggar hired separate counsel. She bonded out the same day she was arrested. She faces eight misdemeanor counts in Arkansas — four for endangering the welfare of a minor, four for false imprisonment — after investigators reportedly found locks on the exterior of children's bedroom doors during a home search triggered by Joseph's arrest. The family spokesperson called Kendra's charges "totally unrelated" to Joseph's Florida case. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines whether that claim holds when one investigation literally triggered the other.Motta breaks down the expanding legal exposure across the Duggar orbit. Why separate representation for Kendra is critical and what happens when her interests diverge from Joseph's. How recorded jailhouse communications — including Kendra's reported statements about custody and Anna Duggar's email warning Joseph that everything is recorded — could become part of the prosecution's case. Whether public statements from across the family are helping or damaging the defense. The documented pattern is unavoidable: the Duggar family used exterior bedroom door locks a generation ago as a reported response to Josh's abuse of his sisters. Now the same practice in Joseph and Kendra's home has produced its own criminal charges.Then the lens pulls back to Michelle Duggar and the two decades of documented choices that led here. She knew about Josh in 2002. She sent him to manual labor, not treatment. She wrote a magazine article about the family's success weeks after he returned. She defended the family's response on national television. She wrote a federal judge asking for leniency after Josh's conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material.According to Jim Holt — a former Arkansas state senator whose daughter Kaeleigh was being courted by Josh — Michelle allegedly told the Holts that the plan was for Josh to confess his abuse history to Kaeleigh after they were married. Holt says he asked Jim Bob if they were using his daughter as incentive, and Jim Bob reportedly confirmed it. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the psychology of sustained denial — how a belief system that scripts your response to the unthinkable prevents you from feeling its full weight. The shift from the composed Fox News performance years ago to near-silence after Joseph's arrest tells its own story. After two sons facing charges and grandchildren removed from homes, Scott assesses whether the psychological architecture Michelle built can survive what's happening around her.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KendraDuggar #MichelleDuggar #JosephDuggar #DuggarFamily #BobMotta #ShavaunScott #JimBobDuggar #IBLP #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

Rex Heuermann pled guilty to seven murders and admitted to killing an eighth victim — Karen Vergata — in Suffolk County Court. Life without parole. Three consecutive life sentences followed by four sentences of 25 years to life. He has agreed to cooperate with the FBI. There will be no trial.For the families, the guilty plea provides certainty and a sentence. But it takes away the public accounting — the testimony, the cross-examination, the moment where every piece of evidence is laid bare in open court. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines what actually drove this plea. Every pre-trial motion was denied — the DNA exclusion challenge, the push for separate trials, the 178-page omnibus motion. Whole genome sequencing linking Heuermann's DNA to hairs found on victims was admitted for the first time in a New York courtroom. A deleted planning document recovered from his hard drive allegedly detailed methodologies for the killings. When every legal door closes and the sentence is the same either way, Motta explains what a defendant actually gains from pleading — and what the families of Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Megan Waterman lose.Then the focus shifts to the people inside that house. Asa Ellerup called Heuermann her savior. She maintained she would have known if something was wrong. Outside the courthouse after the plea, she asked for privacy and expressed sympathy for the victims' families. Their daughter Victoria was seated in the courtroom. She has publicly said she believes her father most likely committed the killings. Same family. Same evidence. Opposite conclusions.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the psychology of "not knowing." Prosecutors allege Heuermann operated around his family's schedule — acting when Asa and the children were away. Investigators recovered violent content and checklists from his devices. Asa's own hair was reportedly found on victims. Scott breaks down how the mind constructs walls that allow a person to live beside evidence they cannot process, why identity anchoring to a partner can override observable reality, and what a guilty plea does to the psychological architecture that sustained decades of reported unawareness.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #AsaEllerup #GuiltyPlea #BobMotta #ShavaunScott #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

Two alleged admissions before an attorney was ever present. According to the arrest affidavit, Joseph Duggar admitted to the abuse when the victim's father confronted him — and then reportedly admitted again on a call monitored by Tontitown detectives in real time. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta breaks down what a defense strategy looks like when the prosecution reportedly holds your client's own words. He examines the written not-guilty plea filed from a jail cell, the jury trial demand made without standing in open court, and what it means that the defense team reportedly hasn't seen the full scope of Florida's evidence. Joseph's Florida charges — lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under twelve — carry a mandatory minimum of 25 years. He posted $600,000 bond and is prohibited from unsupervised contact with any minor, including his own children. Motta assesses the two-state legal exposure and whether the Arkansas misdemeanor charges change anything about how the Florida case is fought.Then the focus shifts to the person caught between the system and her children. When investigators searched the home Joseph shares with Kendra, they reportedly found locks on the exterior of children's bedroom doors — the same practice the Duggar family reportedly used a generation earlier after Josh's earliest allegations. Kendra now faces eight misdemeanor charges in Arkansas. Their four children have been removed from the home.In recorded jailhouse calls, Kendra sobbed about losing her kids and said they were her number one priority. Then she told Joseph everybody still loves him. She hired her own attorney — not the Duggar family's. She told him not to trust anyone. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines that contradiction — a woman raised inside IBLP-influenced theology where questioning your husband is framed as spiritual failure, now processing the arrest of that husband for allegedly abusing a child while simultaneously fighting to regain custody of her own children. Scott unpacks what the system trained Kendra to do, what the jailhouse calls reveal about where she is in that process, and whether the question of Kendra's own victimhood inside this system is even the right framework for understanding what's happening.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #BobMotta #ShavaunScott #DuggarFamily #IBLP #ChildEndangerment #DuggarArrest #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

The Manhattan DA’s office has opened a criminal investigation into the allegations made by Congressman Eric Swalwell’s former staff member who claims Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room in 2024. The young woman made several allegations against the leading Democratic candidate for California Governor that spanned several years along with 3 other women who made allegations of sexual harassment against Swalwell. Meantime, Swalwell’s senior staffers put out a joint statement distancing themselves from their boss, saying they stand with his accusers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mea Culpa welcomes back our good friend Norm Eisen. There's pretty much nothing going on in politics today that Eisen doesn't have an educated opinion about. Eisen is a CNN Legal Analyst.  And the founder and executive chair of “States United Democracy Center”, a nonpartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. Eisen served as special counsel to President Barack Obama on ethics. In that role, he was dubbed “Mr. No” and the “Ethics Czar” because he's well known for his tough anti-corruption approach to governance. Eisen is also active with the Brookings Institute and other groups working to expose the myriad of ways Trump and others like him broke the law and attempted to overturn the 2020 election. Eisen is also working with the Brookings Institute to help Ukraine recover and thrive once Putin's war has ended. So, let's go now to my conversation with Norm Eisen. Michael and Norm dig into Trump's legal woes and what the upcoming year in politics will look like. 

An I.C.E. officer is shot and killed by a protester who tried to run him over with her car.  This is causing the Left to go nuts.  It is the rhetoric from Tim Walz & Jacob Frey and other Democrats as well, who are inciting the violence for telling people that Trump is a Na*zi and federal officers are Gestapo, and telling people they have a right to attack law-enforcement if they don't agree with what they are doing.  Tim Walz's career is done because of this.  Minnesotan's are sick of the Walz Administration and the state is likely to flip Red this year.  There's the possibility Tim Walz may also be facing criminal charges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brian-wallenberg-show--3256416/support.

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You ever wake up expecting a normal day… and instead get a full-blown civic uprising, a fake music festival announcement, and a neighborhood scandal involving dog poop? Yeah, same.This episode of The Rizzuto Show is what happens when a comedy podcast stops pretending to be normal and fully leans into the chaos.First up, we meet Bill Parmentier — a man who didn't campaign, didn't plan, and still managed to win a local election as a write-in candidate. Not just win… dominate. This guy single-handedly restored faith in democracy while the rest of us can barely remember our own passwords. It's inspirational. It's confusing. It's very, very funny.Then, because stability is overrated, the show decides to completely rename itself. New identities, new personalities, same questionable decision-making. It's like a midlife crisis… but for a radio show.From there, things escalate quickly:We invent fake bands that somehow feel real enough to headline a festival (looking at you, Velvet Canoe), and casually announce a completely unhinged version of Rizz Fest that would absolutely get shut down in under 10 minutes.And just when you think we've peaked… enter: The Man in the Tiny Blue Shorts.A Nextdoor post calls out a mysterious neighbor who commits the ultimate suburban crime — disposing of dog business in someone else's freshly emptied trash bin. What follows is a breakdown so detailed, so passionate, it turns into a full-blown character assassination… and eventually a children's book. Because of course it does.This comedy podcast episode is packed with ridiculous storytelling, sarcastic commentary, and the kind of everyday absurdity that somehow feels way too relatable.If you're into daily chaos, weird news, and a group of grown adults making everything worse (but funnier), this is your kind of comedy podcast.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An inmate on death row for nearly a half-century has his sentence overturned. AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Donald Trump has installed his former criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as the new acting Attorney General. In this episode, Marc Elias breaks down who Todd Blanche is, why he's so dangerous, and what this means for the midterm elections.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-thursday00:00 Criminal Defense vs. Prosecutors Explained 01:13 What Justice Should Look Like in America 02:55 How Trump Reshaped the Department of Justice 04:08 Pam Bondi vs. Todd Blanche: Key Differences 06:00 Who Is Todd Blanche? Trump's Top Lawyer 08:09 Inside Trump's DOJ “Fraud Unit” Strategy 11:12 Todd Blanche Press Conference Breakdown 14:41 Are Political Prosecutions Already Happening? 20:04 Mass Firings at DOJ and FBI Explained 26:07 White House Control, Elections, and What's Coming

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Joseph Duggar faces Florida felony charges of lewd and lascivious behavior — molestation of a victim under twelve — stemming from allegations during a 2020 family vacation in Panama City Beach. According to the arrest affidavit filed by the Bay County Sheriff's Office, the victim disclosed the abuse through a forensic interview after her father confronted Duggar directly. Law enforcement states Duggar admitted to the conduct during that confrontation and again during a subsequent phone call monitored by Tontitown detectives.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta provides legal analysis of the defense's position. Duggar filed a written not-guilty plea and jury trial request before his first appearance in Bay County, where his bond was set at $600,000. Bond conditions bar contact with the victim and prohibit unsupervised contact with any person under eighteen. He returned to Arkansas, where he also faces misdemeanor charges — shared with his wife Kendra — of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment, filed after a home investigation reportedly revealed locks on the exterior of their children's bedroom doors.Motta breaks down the defense challenges: alleged pre-counsel admissions, a two-state prosecution, restricted access to Florida discovery, and the strategic implications of every procedural decision made so far. This is a precision legal breakdown of what a defense attorney is working with when the prosecution reportedly holds the defendant's own statements.All charges and allegations referenced are drawn from arrest affidavits, court filings, and official law enforcement statements. Joseph Duggar has pleaded not guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #DuggarCharges #FloridaFelony #CriminalDefense #BobMotta #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BayCounty #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrimeToday

The legal exposure in the Duggar case extends well beyond the defendant. Kendra Duggar, 27, faces separate misdemeanor charges in Arkansas — four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment — filed after a home investigation reportedly discovered exterior locks on the children's bedroom doors. She retained independent counsel and was released on $1,470 bond.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta provides precision legal analysis of the widening case. Recorded jailhouse communications — including Kendra's reported statements about losing custody of her children and a reported email from Anna Duggar warning Joseph that all communications are monitored and turned over to prosecutors — are now part of the evidentiary record. A family spokesperson's public claim that Kendra's charges are "totally unrelated" to Joseph's Florida case faces a foundational credibility problem: investigators entered the home because of Joseph's arrest.Motta examines the conflict-of-interest implications of separate representation, the legal significance of the documented Duggar family practice of exterior bedroom door locks — first reported in connection with Josh Duggar's abuse years ago — and whether the cascade of public statements from family members constitutes helpful advocacy or inadvertent evidence production. This is a procedural breakdown of a case that has expanded from one defendant to a family-wide legal crisis with multiple attorneys, jurisdictions, and conflicting public narratives.All charges and allegations are drawn from court filings, law enforcement statements, and published reporting. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#DuggarFamily #KendraDuggar #JosephDuggar #ArkansasCharges #FalseImprisonment #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrimeToday #DuggarExposure

Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta provides precision legal analysis on two major cases in a single episode.Joseph Duggar faces Florida felony charges of lewd and lascivious behavior — molestation of a victim under twelve — after allegedly confessing to the abuse before retaining counsel. According to the Bay County arrest affidavit, Duggar admitted to the conduct when the victim's father confronted him and again during a monitored phone call. He filed a written not-guilty plea, posted $600,000 bond, and returned to Arkansas under no-contact orders extending to his own children. His wife Kendra faces separate misdemeanor charges — second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree false imprisonment — after a home investigation reportedly discovered exterior locks on children's bedroom doors. Both have separate counsel. Both have pending Arkansas court dates. Recorded jailhouse communications and a reported jail email are part of the prosecution's record.Rex Heuermann, 62, charged with seven counts of murder in the Gilgo Beach serial killings spanning 1993 to 2010, is reportedly expected to change his plea from not guilty. The defense's challenges to whole genome sequencing DNA evidence, case consolidation, and a 178-page omnibus motion were all denied by Judge Timothy Mazzei. The expected sentence is life without parole. The plea has not been formally entered and must be accepted by the presiding judge.Motta provides legal analysis on both cases — the evidentiary challenges, the defense strategies, the procedural mechanics, and the implications for victims' families.All charges and allegations are drawn from arrest affidavits, court filings, law enforcement statements, and published reporting. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #DuggarFamily #CriminalDefense #BobMotta #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimeToday #LegalAnalysis

Rex Heuermann, 62, the former Massapequa Park architect charged with seven counts of murder in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings, is reportedly expected to change his plea from not guilty at his next scheduled court appearance. Sources familiar with the case indicate victims' families and Heuermann's own family have been notified. The expected sentence is life without the possibility of parole.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta provides legal analysis of the plea's strategic mechanics. The defense's pre-trial motions — challenges to whole genome sequencing DNA evidence, a request to try the cases separately, and a 178-page omnibus motion — were all denied by Judge Timothy Mazzei. Motta examines how that systematic closure of legal options typically drives plea negotiations, what Heuermann's calculus looks like when the sentence is reportedly identical whether he pleads or is convicted at trial, and the evidentiary weight of the prosecution's case, including cellphone records, internet search history, and an alleged planning document recovered from the defendant's computer.Motta also addresses the procedural consequences for the seven victims' families — Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Megan Waterman — who lose the public trial process, and for the additional uncharged victims along the Long Island corridor whose cases may receive no courtroom resolution.The plea has not been formally entered and must be accepted by the presiding judge. Heuermann had been scheduled for trial in September.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #GuiltyPlea #SuffolkCounty #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #LegalAnalysis #TrueCrimeToday #SerialKiller

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Two cases. Two defenses running out of room. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta provides the legal analysis on both.Joseph Duggar faces Florida felony charges after allegedly confessing to child molestation twice before retaining counsel — once to the victim's father and reportedly again during a monitored phone call. His wife Kendra faces separate misdemeanor charges in Arkansas. Recorded communications are in prosecutors' possession. Family members are making public statements that Motta questions from a defense strategy standpoint. The documented Duggar family pattern of exterior bedroom door locks — first reported in connection with Josh's abuse years ago — has now produced criminal charges in the next generation.Rex Heuermann, charged with seven murders in the Gilgo Beach serial killing case, is reportedly expected to change his plea from not guilty. His defense challenged DNA evidence, sought case separation, and filed a 178-page omnibus motion — all denied. The prosecution's case includes whole genome sequencing, cellphone data, and an alleged planning document. Motta examines what the families lose when a plea replaces a trial and what it means for uncharged victims along the Gilgo corridor.This is a defense attorney's assessment of two cases where the evidence, the admissions, and the legal landscape have systematically narrowed the available options.All allegations are based on court records, law enforcement statements, and published reporting. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #DuggarFamily #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #CriminalDefense #GuiltyPlea #DefenseDiaries

According to law enforcement, Joseph Duggar admitted to child molestation before a defense attorney ever entered the picture — first to the victim's father, and then again during a phone call monitored by Tontitown detectives. That double admission, if it holds, fundamentally changes what a defense can realistically accomplish.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines the evidentiary landscape Joseph's legal team is navigating. The Florida felony charges — lewd and lascivious behavior involving molestation of a child under twelve — stem from allegations during a 2020 family vacation in Panama City Beach. The victim, now fourteen, disclosed the abuse through a forensic interview years later. Joseph's attorney filed a written not-guilty plea and requested a jury trial before the first court appearance — a procedural move Motta dissects for its tactical significance.Motta walks through the defense challenges: a client out on $600,000 bond with no-contact orders that extend to his own children, a Florida case proceeding while he lives in Arkansas, separate misdemeanor charges in both states, and a defense team that reportedly hasn't received full discovery from prosecutors. The question isn't whether Joseph Duggar gets a defense — he does, and he's entitled to one. The question Motta answers is what that defense can actually look like when the prosecution reportedly already holds your client's own words.All allegations are based on arrest affidavits, court records, and official law enforcement statements. Joseph Duggar has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #DuggarFamily #CriminalDefense #BobMotta #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #19KidsAndCounting #DuggarArrest #FloridaCharges #DefenseDiaries

Every legal door closed before the expected plea. The DNA challenges were rejected. The motion to split cases was denied. The 178-page omnibus filing was dismissed. And according to multiple sources, Rex Heuermann — charged with seven murders spanning from 1993 to 2010 along Long Island's Gilgo Beach corridor — is reportedly prepared to change his plea from not guilty.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta examines what it takes to get a defendant who maintained his innocence for nearly three years to this point. The prosecution's case includes DNA evidence obtained through whole genome sequencing — a technology never before admitted in a New York courtroom — cellphone data linking Heuermann to victims before their disappearances, and an alleged document recovered from his computer described as a blueprint for the killings. Motta breaks down how that evidence landscape systematically eliminated the defense's options, what Heuermann gains or loses from a plea carrying the same life-without-parole sentence he'd face at trial, and what this means for the families who were preparing for a public reckoning.The seven women Heuermann is charged with killing — Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Megan Waterman — and the additional uncharged victims along the corridor are at the center of what a guilty plea closes and what it leaves unresolved.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #GuiltyPlea #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #SerialKiller #SuffolkCounty #LongIsland

A ceasefire collapses almost instantly as Iran launches fresh attacks across the region—while new reports raise alarms about foreign fugitives entering the U.S. Tara connects the dots between global instability, military action, and border policy, asking: are these crises more connected than we think?

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High-end art is attractive to money launderers because the market is opaque, illiquid by design, and driven by subjective valuations that are easy to manipulate. Buyers can hide beneficial ownership behind shell companies, trusts and intermediaries, buy works in private sales or through friendly galleries (avoiding the transparency of public auctions), and then re-sell or re-collateralize the pieces to convert illicit cash into apparently legitimate wealth. Criminals exploit briefcases of cash, friendly dealers, falsified provenance and inflated invoices to mask the origin of funds; they also use tactics like “wash” trades or reciprocal purchases between related collectors to inflate prices and justify large transfers that look like ordinary art commerce but are actually value-shifting schemes. Because many transactions are routed through offshore vehicles and art advisors who act as gatekeepers, tracing ultimate ownership and the money trail is often slow and difficult for investigators.Beyond simple purchases and sales, art can be used as collateral for loans, leased, or held in freeports and bonded warehouses where paperwork and customs oversight are limited—allowing assets to be moved or monetized while avoiding immediate scrutiny. Regulators and investigators have also documented cases where artworks were used to hide or re-domesticate funds tied to corruption, sanctions evasion, and organized crime: opaque sales are followed by loans or resale that produce clean bank records, or by transfers through jurisdictions with weak AML controls. That combination of subjective pricing, private dealing, offshore structures, and weak reporting obligations has prompted global watchdogs and lawmakers to press for tighter anti-money-laundering rules in the art market.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

After nearly three years of maintaining innocence and a defense strategy that challenged everything from DNA admissibility to case consolidation, Rex Heuermann is reportedly expected to change his plea in the Gilgo Beach serial killing case. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, host of Defense Diaries, provides expert analysis of what drives that decision and what it means for every party involved.Motta examines the prosecution's evidentiary arsenal — whole genome sequencing admitted for the first time in a New York courtroom, cellphone data, internet search history revealing research into violent content and the investigation itself, and an alleged computer document prosecutors described as a murder blueprint. He walks through the defense's failed challenges, what the attorney-client conversations look like when every legal option has been exhausted, and whether the expected life-without-parole sentence represents a strategic calculation or something else entirely.Critically, Motta addresses what families lose when a plea replaces a trial — the public testimony, the cross-examination, the accounting. And he examines whether a guilty plea to seven charged murders makes it harder to ever get answers about the additional uncharged victims along the Gilgo corridor. This is a defense attorney's honest breakdown of one of the most significant expected plea decisions in recent true crime history.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #GuiltyPlea #BobMotta #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #LegalAnalysis #SerialKiller #DefenseDiaries

Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, host of Defense Diaries, provides expert legal analysis on two of the most significant cases moving right now.In the Duggar case, Motta examines the defense challenges created by Joseph's alleged pre-counsel admissions, Kendra's separate charges and independent representation in Arkansas, recorded jailhouse communications in prosecutors' hands, and the family-wide cascade of public statements. He addresses the documented pattern of exterior bedroom door locks in the Duggar family, the two-state prosecution, and whether the defense has any viable strategy when the prosecution reportedly holds the defendant's own words.In the Gilgo Beach case, Motta breaks down Rex Heuermann's reported decision to change his plea after nearly three years of maintaining innocence. He walks through the prosecution's evidence — whole genome sequencing, cellphone data, an alleged murder planning document — the defense's failed pre-trial motions, and what drives the attorney-client conversation when every legal avenue has been exhausted. Critically, he addresses what the families of the seven charged victims lose when a plea replaces a trial, and what it means for additional uncharged victims.This is a comprehensive legal analysis from the defense perspective on both cases — the confession problem, the plea mechanics, and the human cost on every side.All allegations are based on court records, law enforcement statements, and published reporting. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #BobMotta #DuggarFamily #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #LegalAnalysis #DefenseDiaries #CriminalDefense

Joseph Duggar reportedly admitted to child molestation twice before a defense attorney was in the room — once to the victim's father, and again on a call monitored by law enforcement. Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, a veteran trial lawyer and host of Defense Diaries, breaks down what any defense team faces when the prosecution reportedly holds your client's own admissions as their strongest evidence.Motta examines the tactical decisions already visible in this case: the written not-guilty plea filed before the first court appearance, the $600,000 bond and no-contact conditions, and the challenge of defending a client across two states with separate proceedings. He walks through what it means that the defense reportedly hasn't received full discovery from Florida prosecutors, and how the forensic interview — conducted years after the alleged 2020 incident — fits into the defense's options.This is a detailed legal analysis of the defense's position, the evidentiary challenges, and the strategic decisions that will shape Joseph Duggar's case going forward. Motta answers the questions the audience is asking: what does a defense even look like when the evidence appears this front-loaded against the defendant?All allegations referenced are based on arrest affidavits, court records, and law enforcement statements. Joseph Duggar has pleaded not guilty.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JosephDuggar #DuggarDefense #BobMotta #CriminalDefense #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #19KidsAndCounting #DuggarArrest #LegalAnalysis #DefenseDiaries

In this episode, we review the interpretation of possession, custody, or control under R.C.M. 701, where defense counsel requests access to the data within the seized phone of the accused that the government is unable to unlock. We clarify the intersection between discovery rules and the Fourth Amendment, discuss the distinction between seizure of an electronic device and the data contained within, and provide takeaways for the field. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

If you're curious about the behind-the-scenes challenges of criminal defense or just want to understand why open discovery matters, this episode gives you an inside look at both the history and the practical realities of justice in Ohio.Welcome back to Lawyer Talk! I'm Steve Palmer, and in this episode, Troy and I talk about the history and evolution of Ohio's open discovery rules in criminal law—a topic that's stirred up a lot of strong reactions and plenty of questions from you, our listeners.I break down what it was really like to practice before 2010, back when, as a defense attorney, I didn't have access to police reports, witness statements, or much of anything before trial.We talk about the old days—how Brady v. Maryland and similar cases shaped what we could and couldn't see, and how every state, and sometimes every court, had its own quirky rules.We mix in stories from the trenches, from prosecutors blacking out documents with Sharpies to me scrambling for prior inconsistent statements on the fly.It was a different world, and open discovery truly changed the game for defense lawyers like me. Plus, Troy and I tackle your Facebook comments and questions directly, busting myths and clarifying how things worked back then versus now.Key takeaways:Pre-2010, defense lawyers in Ohio often went to trial with very limited access to police reports and investigative material. It sometimes meant not seeing the details of witness statements until court was in session.Brady v. Maryland required prosecutors to hand over only exculpatory or impeaching evidence—not the entire investigative file. This left defense teams navigating with bare-bones information, relying heavily on motions and courtroom strategy.The law changed in 2010, opening discovery and leveling the playing field. Today's young lawyers might take access for granted, but the old ways forced attorneys to think on their feet and sharpen their trial skills.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Call 614-859-2119 and leave us a voicemail. Steve will answer your question on the next podcast!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

Retired FBI Special Agent Barry Black reveals how a baseball coach in Alabama changed his life — and how diverse skills make the most lethal agents in the Bureau.  From fraud investigations to becoming a SWAT member, sniper, and ultimately a FBI bomb technician who participated in some of the most high-profile cases around the world.

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated relationships within segments of France's political and cultural elite, using wealth, connections, and social access to move comfortably among influential figures. Central to the scrutiny is Jack Lang, a longtime French political figure whose ties to Epstein are detailed in newly surfaced materials showing years of communication, meetings, and requests for assistance. The interactions suggest a relationship built on access and mutual benefit, raising questions about how someone with Epstein's known criminal history was able to maintain such proximity to prominent individuals. Lang has maintained that he was unaware of Epstein's past offenses, though that claim has been increasingly questioned given how widely known those issues had become.The situation has drawn attention from French authorities, who have opened financial inquiries examining potential irregularities connected to Lang and his family. More broadly, the episode highlights how Epstein operated internationally—not necessarily through overt criminal activity in every location, but by leveraging influence, funding, and personal connections to embed himself within elite circles. It underscores a recurring pattern seen across multiple countries: individuals in positions of power maintaining relationships with Epstein despite warning signs, contributing to a wider failure of scrutiny and accountability that extended far beyond the United States.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France's Elite - The New York Times

Convidada: Nathalie Malveiro, procuradora de Justiça Criminal do MP-SP e mestranda em Direito Penal pela USP. No fim de março, o Senado aprovou o projeto de lei que equipara a misoginia ao racismo e prevê penas maiores para crimes de ódio contra mulheres. A votação na Casa foi unânime, mas o consenso encontrou a porta fechada na Câmara dos Deputados, onde parlamentares da oposição fazem críticas e prometem trabalhar para barrar o avanço do projeto. Nas redes sociais, o debate público está contaminado com informações falsas sobre o escopo da lei – há conteúdos que afirmam que um mero “bom dia” poderia levar à prisão. O texto aprovado no Senado define que o crime de misoginia se manifesta por violência física, psicológica, difamação ou injúria contra mulheres. Para explicar o que diz a letra da lei e o alcance real dela caso seja aprovada, Natuza Nery entrevista Nathalie Malveiro, procuradora de Justiça Criminal do MP-SP e mestranda em Direito Penal pela USP. Nathalie avalia se faz sentido equiparar a misoginia ao racismo, aponta que tipo de ações e falas seriam consideradas crimes e analisa também as críticas que relacionam o projeto ao cerceamento da liberdade de expressão.

1. Trump’s National Address on Iran Trump reiterates that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons has been his position since 2015 and frames current military action as the fulfillment of long‑standing commitments. The address emphasizes: Short‑term, intense military action (“weeks, not months or years”). Severe degradation of Iran’s military capabilities (navy destroyed, air force crippled, missile and drone capacity reduced). Justification for action based on Iran’s rapid missile production, terrorism sponsorship, and threats to the U.S. and allies. The speakers argue that Iran is currently weaker than ever and that acting now avoids greater future casualties. 2. Republican Debate and Public Support There is NO “civil war” among Republicans over Iran, citing polling they claim shows overwhelming GOP support. Critics—especially conservative podcasters opposing intervention—are labeled as marginal and unrepresentative. Trump is framed as consistent rather than opportunistic in his Iran policy. 3. Pam Bondi’s Departure as Attorney General Pam Bondi’s removal as Attorney General is presented as a routine cabinet change rather than a scandal. She is praised for: Crime reduction Gang and cartel enforcement Terrorism prosecutions Lower murder and overdose rates The discussion emphasizes the difficulty of leading DOJ and frames her tenure as honorable and successful. Todd Blanche is named acting Attorney General, with Lee Zeldin mentioned as a possible permanent successor. 4. Department of Justice Leadership Context The DOJ is uniquely challenging due to entrenched bureaucracy (“deep state”). Past Attorneys General argue that conflict and burnout are common in the role. Ted Cruz reflects personally on why he chose to remain in the Senate rather than pursue the AG position. 5. ActBlue Investigation and Legal Risk The most consequential domestic political issue discussed is a New York Times report on ActBlue. According to the transcript: ActBlue may have misled Congress about how it vetted donations for foreign money. Internal legal memos warn of potential criminal liability, including “knowing and willful” violations. Several senior ActBlue officials reportedly resigned following the revelation. A DOJ investigation could: Shut down ActBlue entirely Severely weaken Democratic fundraising before midterm elections ActBlue’s central role in Democratic campaigns and the scale of money involved (billions of dollars) is noted Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, John Moore and Tanner Mansell ran shark diving tours off the coast of Florida. One day, they came across a fishing line in the middle of the ocean – with over a dozen sharks caught on it. “This looked like something very illegal going on. And we felt like if we didn't act, these sharks would definitely die.” Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, invitations to virtual events, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices