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Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has fashioned the Department of Justice into a tool he can wield against his enemies.So far, Trump has installed his personal lawyer as the top official. He's culled the ranks of career prosecutors. And he's pressured U.S. attorneys into bringing cases against people he considers political enemies.In recent months, grand juries have acted as the last line of defense against his full weaponization of the justice system — refusing to indict in cases where the government hasn't proven a crime has been committed.In this latest installment of our weekly politics series, “If You Can Keep It,” what do recent high-profile grand jury proceedings tell us about accountability at the Justice Department?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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Three separate grand juries received testimony in the case against David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4VD, in connection with the alleged murder of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Witnesses included friends, managers, and family members — individuals allegedly close enough to the defendant and the circumstances to require sworn testimony. Court records indicate Burke's parents and brother were among those subpoenaed. His mother reportedly managed his business finances.According to prosecutors, Celeste was allegedly killed because she threatened to disclose a relationship that reportedly commenced when she was thirteen. The alleged conduct prosecutors describe extends beyond the homicide charge. The case involves alleged interstate and international travel with a minor, alleged financial manipulation including a reported thousand-dollar payment to a classmate to reportedly provide Celeste a new phone after her parents confiscated hers, and alleged systematic isolation from protective adults.The alleged disposal evidence is detailed in prosecution filings: chainsaw purchases reportedly made under a fictitious name, a body bag, a burn cage, and allegations that a second individual may have been involved in the disposal plan before reportedly withdrawing — allegedly leaving the remains in a vehicle for an extended period. Federal jurisdiction questions arise from the alleged transportation of a minor across state lines.Burke's manager was reportedly overheard telling counsel that contacting law enforcement after allegedly learning about the body was not his obligation. Friends reportedly accepted a cover story characterizing the fourteen-year-old as a nineteen-year-old college student. In Burke's Discord server, a participant reportedly referenced the missing girl months after she was reported missing. No one reportedly acted on it.Robin Dreeke applies FBI behavioral analysis expertise to the alleged patterns. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the psychology of alleged bystander failure in professional environments — the mechanisms of loyalty, financial dependence, and willful blindness that reportedly allow alleged harm to allegedly continue uninterrupted. Burke has pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence.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.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #JusticeForCeleste #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #GrandJury #FederalJurisdiction #ShavaunScott #RobinDreeke

Three separate grand juries heard testimony from friends, managers, and family members of David Anthony Burke — people allegedly close enough to what prosecutors describe that they were questioned under oath. The alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is the center of this case. The alleged failures surrounding it are what make it a systemic story.According to prosecutors, Celeste was fourteen when she was allegedly killed because she threatened to reveal a relationship that reportedly began when she was thirteen. Burke's manager was reportedly overheard telling his attorney that contacting police after allegedly learning about the body was not his responsibility. Friends reportedly accepted a cover story that the fourteen-year-old was a nineteen-year-old college student — despite her allegedly being five-foot-two with braces. In Burke's Discord server, someone reportedly posted about the missing girl months after she was reported missing. Court records indicate Burke's mother reportedly managed his business finances. His parents and brother were subpoenaed.Robin Dreeke applies FBI counterintelligence behavioral analysis to the alleged grooming patterns prosecutors describe — the financial manipulation, the alleged thousand-dollar payment to a classmate to reportedly get Celeste a new phone after her parents took hers, the alleged international travel with an adult, matching tattoos, and the deliberate isolation that allegedly severed her from protective adults. He examines whether the alleged behavior patterns fit profiles he's studied across decades of federal cases.The alleged disposal evidence prosecutors describe includes chainsaw purchases reportedly made under a fake name, a body bag, a burn cage, and the question of whether someone else was allegedly involved and reportedly withdrew — allegedly leaving Celeste's remains in a vehicle for months.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the psychology of alleged bystander failure — why professional loyalty, financial dependence, and willful blindness reportedly allow networks of people to allegedly look away. Burke has pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence.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.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #JusticeForCeleste #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #RobinDreeke #ShavaunScott #GrandJury #BystanderEffect

Prosecutors convened three separate grand juries in the investigation of David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, before securing an indictment on charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under fourteen, and mutilation of human remains. Burke has pleaded not guilty to all counts. His attorneys say the evidence will show he is innocent.The scope of grand jury testimony included friends, business associates, and family members — a breadth that raises significant questions about the reported proximity of multiple individuals to the alleged conduct. Burke's manager Robert Morgenroth was reportedly overheard stating that contacting law enforcement after learning about the discovery of remains was not his responsibility. Burke's parents and brother were all subpoenaed. Court records indicate his mother reportedly managed business finances. Friends reportedly believed the fourteen-year-old victim was a nineteen-year-old based on what Burke allegedly told them.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the psychological mechanisms that may explain how a reported network of individuals allegedly close to the defendant may have failed to recognize or act on warning signs — and what the unprecedented number of grand jury witnesses suggests about the reported scope of proximity to the alleged crimes.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.#D4vd #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #JusticeForCeleste #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CriminalPsychology #CelesteRivas #ChildPredator #LosAngeles

Three grand juries. Months of proceedings. Subpoena power. Witness testimony. And not one of them produced an indictment against David Anthony Burke in the alleged murder of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. So the DA filed a criminal complaint instead — and defense attorney Blair Berk made sure the courtroom heard that distinction loud and clear before pushing for the fastest possible preliminary hearing.That is not a detail. That is the fault line this entire case may crack along.Trial attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis — who has sat on both sides of a murder case — breaks down what it means when a grand jury cannot or will not indict, what changes when prosecutors proceed on a complaint, and why Berk's aggressive timeline signals a defense that wants the evidence tested publicly, not protected behind sealed proceedings. Faddis has seen what happens when a prosecution builds a case on volume rather than precision, and he examines whether over forty terabytes of digital evidence is strength or a warning sign that investigators cast an extraordinarily wide net.The felony complaint charges Burke with first-degree murder carrying three special circumstances — including financial gain, which DA Nathan Hochman tied to Burke allegedly protecting an existing music career Celeste reportedly threatened to expose. Faddis challenges whether that framing meets the legal standard or whether prosecutors are stretching a definition to reach death-penalty eligibility. He also dissects the defense's carefully constructed statement — "did not murder" and "was not the cause of her death" as two separate claims — and explains what trial strategy that dual denial sets up.The unsealed autopsy confirmed Celeste died from penetrating wounds to her torso. Prosecutors allege exploitation material was found on Burke's phone and that the abuse began when she was thirteen. Her dismembered remains were found in a Tesla registered to Burke that had been towed from the Hollywood Hills while he was on tour.Robin Dreeke, retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief, takes listener questions on the investigative timeline, the year between Celeste's disappearance and Burke's arrest, and what behavioral indicators investigators likely tracked while building a case against someone with significant public visibility. Celeste was reported missing three times. The system had chances. It didn't act.Burke has pled not guilty and is held without bail.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.#D4vd #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #GrandJury #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JusticeForCeleste #BlairBerk #FelonyComplaint #DeathPenalty

Reference Material: Day 6 Pre-Trial Process, Grand Juries, and Guilty Pleas Inside the Engine Room of the US Criminal Justice System: From Bail to PleasMost defendants never step into a courtroom—over 95% resolve their cases through a plea bargain, often under coercive pressure and hidden power dynamics. What if the system designed to deliver justice is actually a relentless factory, filtering millions of arrests into a crushing funnel that leaves the courtroom as the rare exception? This episode lifts the curtain on the "engine room" of American criminal law—where the real power lies and the stakes are unimaginable.We explore how the pretrial machinery — from bail and grand juries to discovery and plea bargaining — is built for efficiency, not fairness. You'll discover how wealth-based detention causes constitutional violations that perpetuate inequality, and how plea deals often function as contracts that strip defendants of fundamental rights like jury trials and confrontations. The legal loopholes around bail, especially fixed bail schedules and wealth-based incarceration, threaten the presumption of innocence and fuel systemic disparities.We'll break down the hidden power of prosecutors—using threats, leverage, and promises—while highlighting key Supreme Court rulings like Bordenkircher and Santabello. You'll learn how judicial procedures treat plea negotiations as almost a separate legal universe, where convictions are secured not by trials but by strategic deals built on prosecutorial discretion and lawyer performance. And, crucially, we interrogate whether the constitutional protections for fair trials still matter—when over 95% of cases are resolved through these bargained shortcuts.This episode is perfect for anyone questioning if modern justice is driven by the rule of law or the "law of the deal." If you believe justice should be more than just efficiency, understanding this machinery is essential. The systemic power of the prosecutor, the mechanics of plea bargaining, and the hidden costs of wealth and negotiation shape the lives of millions—yet often go unseen. By pulling back the curtain, we reveal a system where the odds are stacked, rights are negotiable, and true justice hangs in the balance.Whether you're a legal professional, student, or concerned citizen, this deep dive offers critical insight into how our criminal justice system truly operates—and the urgent reforms needed to realign it with its foundational ideals.Note: This episode is a must-listen for those ready to see the criminal justice system from the engine room, where most cases are quietly decided without a jury.Key Topics:The metaphor of the system as a factory floor, filtering arrests through bail, charging decisions, and plea bargainsHow the Eighth Amendment's bail provisions are often misunderstood and practically weaponized against the indigentThe stark contrast between grand jury investigations and preliminary hearings, and their implications for defendants' rightsThe significance of Brady v. Maryland in discovery, with systemic flaws that allow suppression of exculpatory evidenceThe heavy leverage prosecutors hold in plea negotiations, and the legal safeguards like Santabello vs. New YorkThe impact of ineffective assistance of counsel under the modern cases Frye and LaflerThe question of whether the reality of plea bargaining has overtaken constitutional protections for trial

There are a few Cannes additions we give a brief rundown on and then it is time to use what YOU, our LISTENERS provided us to once again draft potential Cannes Juries. Using the list of POWERFUL NAMES we each select a 9 person jury and then select a President for that jury. We get into all sorts of questions about what a mononym can mean, how time works in this hypothetical scenario, and why our listeners skewed so heavily towards male coded names when the prompt was "Powerful." MAKES YOU THINK, DOESN'T IT? Our twitter is @CannesIKickIt Our bluesky is @CannesIKickIt See the possible names here Our instagram is @CIKIPod Our letterboxd is CIKIPod Enjoying the show? Feel free to send a few bucks our way on Ko-fi. Thanks to Tree Related for our theme song Our hosts are @andytgerm @clatchley @imlaughalone

David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, faces first-degree murder charges with special circumstances in the death of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, along with counts of continuous abuse of a minor under fourteen and mutilation of remains. He has pled not guilty. Prosecutors allege the killing was motivated by financial gain and say they've amassed forty terabytes of evidence, including a wiretap and exploitation material found on Burke's phone. A preliminary hearing has been set.Robin Dreeke, retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief, fields listener questions on the investigative and behavioral dimensions of this case. The questions go to the heart of what your audience is wrestling with: why three grand juries were convened before charges were filed, what the wiretap's existence means for the scope of this investigation, and what the autopsy's findings — including drugs in a minor's system and evidence of dismemberment — reveal about the alleged timeline prosecutors are building.Dreeke also addresses the systemic failures: the year between Celeste's disappearance and Burke's arrest, the four months the autopsy sat sealed, and what the defense's aggressive push for a faster hearing tells us about their strategy. This is expert-level analysis driven by the questions your listeners are already asking.All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.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.#D4vd #CelesteRivasHernandez #D4vdCase #HiddenKillersLive #RobinDreeke #DavidAnthonyBurke #TrueCrime #GrandJury #JusticeForCeleste #TrueCrimePodcast

After a hard-fought trial, sometimes the jury simply can't agree. Speaker A shared a personal story about his very first trial resulting in a deadlocked jury (01:12).Here's what happens step-by-step:The Wait: Both sides anxiously await, sometimes for days, as the jury deliberates (02:40).The Howard/Allen Charge: If the jury is stuck, Ohio courts use the “Howard charge” (federally known as the “Allen charge” or “dynamite charge”), urging jurors to reconsider their positions (03:21).No Verdict? Mistrial: If the jury still can't agree, the judge can declare a mistrial (04:57).What's Next? The prosecutor decides whether to try the case again, often after speaking with jurors to understand the split (05:49).Do-Overs: The Realities of Retrying a CaseSometimes, a case is retried immediately; other times, practicalities and strategy call for a pause (05:41).Speaker A noted how retrying a case can be even harder for the defense: "Have you ever had a term paper deleted by accident? Rewriting it is nauseatingly painful" (07:49).FAQ CornerWhat about Double Jeopardy? A hung jury doesn't trigger double jeopardy—a retrial is possible without violating a defendant's rights (07:12).Does the Speedy Trial Clock Reset? The clock can toll, but other legal considerations come into play (07:26).Hung juries may sound rare, but they're a real and challenging part of the legal process.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

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At the end of last year the Labour government introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill. In this bill, the government are proposing to reduce the use of juries and have some criminal cases decided by a judge alone. Some very big changes. This week we unpack key parts of this bill, and look at the implications it will have IF it is passed. The Lammy Review - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/lammy-reviewPrison Reform Trust - Works to create a fairer and more effective criminal justice system, focusing on improving conditions in prisons and reducing unnecessary imprisonment. They conducts research, influences policy, and advocates for reforms that support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Contact us:If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.

She's been convicted three times. In two states. By three different juries. She's serving seven life sentences. And Lori Vallow Daybell is still trying to find a way out.Her Idaho appeal is now fully briefed and sitting before the state Supreme Court. Five constitutional claims. A fifty-nine-page prosecution response. And a reply brief that tries to repackage the same arguments the state already dismantled. The defense says the court took her lawyer, violated her rights while she was incompetent, let in prejudicial evidence, and denied her a speedy trial. The state says her lawyer had an irreconcilable conflict because he also represented her co-conspirator husband — who paid for the attorney — and that she caused most of the delays herself through competency evaluations and a venue change she requested.Meanwhile, Arizona told its own story. Lori represented herself in two conspiracy trials and lost both. She was convicted of conspiring to kill her ex-husband Charles Vallow and of conspiring to kill Brandon Boudreaux. One jury came back in three hours. The other in thirty minutes. She called no witnesses in either trial. The sentencing judge said her manipulation was unparalleled in his career and told her she'd eventually fade into obscurity.Every appeal claim follows the same playbook — reframe her own decisions as the system's failure. It's the same logic that turned her children into zombies, her husband into a dark spirit, and murder into a religious mission. The audience changed from a circle of believers to the Idaho Supreme Court. The performance hasn't changed at all. Three juries saw through it. The justices will too.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.#LoriVallowDaybell #TrueCrimeToday #ChadDaybell #JJVallow #TyleeRyan #DoomsdayMom #Appeal #IdahoSupremeCourt #MurderTrial #TrueCrime

A controversial courtroom decision is raising serious questions about the future of justice in America. Following the killing of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, a jury chose not to convict on first-degree murder—despite eyewitness testimony and video evidence. Now, critics are warning of a growing trend: jury nullification. Some argue activist movements are influencing jurors, while others say it's a long-standing legal principle meant to protect against unjust laws. So what's really happening inside America's courtrooms—and what does it mean for law enforcement, public safety, and the justice system itself?

This was a landmark week for tech accountability in US courts. Juries in New Mexico and California delivered verdicts finding tech giants Meta and Google liable for harms to young users on their platforms, decisions that are projected to open the door to more lawsuits alleging that social media creates addiction or endangers kids.Today's guest sees these developments as positive and in line with the types of thinking he believes will help improve the internet. Olivier Sylvain is a professor at Fordham Law School and the author of a new book titled Reclaiming the Internet: How Big Tech Took Control—and How We Can Take It Back, published by Columbia Global Reports. Justin Hendrix interviewed him at Book Culture, a bookstore on 112th Street in New York City.

Juries in both New Mexico and California found social media giants to be liable for harm to children. Bobby Allyn, NPR technology correspondent, explains what each trial was about, and what it could signal for the future of companies like Meta and Google. Photo: A young woman uses a cell phone. (Credit: Conexões Globais/ Wikimedia Commons CC 2.0)

This week in Hidden Killers' Week in Review, the expert analysis on the Laken Snelling case goes where standard coverage won't. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer and behavioral analyst Robin Dreeke join Tony Brueski to break down a case that sits at the intersection of behavior, law, and accountability in ways most prosecutions don't.The foundation: University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling gave birth alone at 4 a.m. on August 27, 2025. Her newborn son was found dead hours later by her roommates — wrapped in a towel, inside a trash bag, in her closet. Born alive. Cause of death: asphyxia by undetermined means. A grand jury indicted her on first-degree manslaughter. She's facing up to 31 years.What makes this case analytically significant is the phone record. Deleted labor photos. Week-by-week pregnancy tracking maintained in private. Months of active concealment running alongside a public life that included nationals competition and a TikTok listing "be a mom" as a life goal. Dreeke treats that record as a behavioral document — examining what sustained parallel concealment reveals about intent, how it differs categorically from denial, and why the distinction matters in a prosecution built on conscious disregard. Coffindaffer works the legal side: whether this evidence holds a first-degree manslaughter charge through trial, what the word "guessed" is going to do in court, and how prosecutors need to handle the roommates' 4 a.m. acceptance of "I fainted" before the defense gets to it first.Then there's the jury question neither of them sidesteps. She's 22. No record. A competitive athlete. Juries carry assumptions about who commits these crimes. The only victim in that room had no voice. What does accountability actually look like in a case like this? Laken Snelling has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.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.#LakenSnelling #LakenSnellingCase #JenniferCoffindaffer #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillersLive #NeonaticideKentucky #FirstDegreeManslaughter #PregnancyConcealment #KentuckyTrueCrime #TrueCrime2026

With world events continuing to dominate the domestic news agenda, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC respond to a range of listeners' questions generated by recent episodes.     What explains the huge gap which has emerged between the broad consensus among international lawyers that the US/Israel attack on Iran was illegal and the mild or even supportive reactions given to Operation Epic Fury by many States? Ken and Tim respond to the many questions from listeners who disagreed with Shadow AG Lord Wolfson KC's confident assertion that the attack was both legally and morally justified and debate the thoughtful article by Professors Yuval Shany and Amichai Cohen which argues that the move towards the “illegal but legitimate” justification presents a grave challenge to the Rules Based International Order - https://www.justsecurity.org/133292/international-law-crossroads/     What is the legal basis for restricting public comments on the active police investigations into allegations of misconduct in public office by Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and how can such comments be said to prejudice an investigation as opposed to an actual trial?       Has the UK become too much of a “lawyerly” society and to what extent does the culture of legalism, process and institutional caution hold back policy making and ultimately economic growth?  Ken and Tim discuss the expansion of judicial review and the link to populist disillusion with the rule of law.     Finally, the duo reflect on the Second Reading Vote on the Courts and Tribunals Bill and Ken questions why the Government hasn't opted to extend the Scottish system, whereby it is the prosecutor fiscal who holds the exclusive power to determine mode of trial, to England and Wales.    --  Covering the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.         What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.        Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.         Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law.      Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape.    If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laken Snelling didn't deny the pregnancy. She managed it. Tracked it week by week on her phone. Deleted the labor photos. Competed at nationals. Took what looked like maternity photos with her boyfriend. Posted a TikTok listing "be a mom" as a life goal. And gave birth alone at 4 in the morning without telling a single person.That is not denial. And Robin Dreeke — former Chief of the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program — is precisely positioned to explain what it is.Dreeke joins Hidden Killers Live alongside retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to apply a rigorous behavioral analysis to the Laken Snelling case — a case where the most important evidence isn't what happened at 4 in the morning, but what the months leading up to it reveal about the behavioral architecture of the person who made those choices.Dreeke walks through the behavioral distinction between denial, dissociation, and active parallel construction — and where the documented record in this case places Snelling on that spectrum. He examines what the TikTok evidence means in a behavioral context, how sustained concealment of this kind is maintained psychologically, and what the phone record as a whole communicates about awareness and intent.He also addresses the jury challenge — the specific behavioral and perceptual problem that emerges when a 22-year-old competitive athlete with no record sits at that defense table. Juries build internal models of what a defendant in a case like this is supposed to look like. When the person doesn't match, Dreeke explains what that mismatch costs the prosecution — and how it's addressed.Coffindaffer grounds the analysis in the procedural record: the charge, the evidence threshold, and what the grand jury's specific finding of conscious disregard means as this case moves toward trial.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.#LakenSnelling #RobinDreeke #BehavioralAnalysis #NeonaticideKentucky #FirstDegreeManslaughter #HiddenKillersLive #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #KentuckyTrueCrime #PregnancyConcealment

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The boyfriend took the stand and cried. The housekeeper and the dealer told opposite stories about the same drug buy. The phone showed searches about what poison does to a death certificate. And none of it, individually, proves Kouri Richins killed her husband. That is the challenge of a purely circumstantial case — and potentially, it is also its strength.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us live to break it all down from an investigative standpoint.She analyzes Josh Grossman's courtroom appearance — head in hands, wiping tears, listening to text messages read aloud in public, including a message asking if he would marry Kouri if she were divorced right now, sent weeks before Eric's death. What is the FBI trained to look for when a witness appears genuinely conflicted about the person they're testifying against — and how does a jury process that kind of emotional complexity on the stand?She breaks down the digital evidence: Kouri Richins' phone searches for poison, death certificates, and how to delete iPhone messages. What does search history evidence actually mean inside an FBI homicide investigation, and how do prosecutors prevent the defense from successfully reframing it as morbid curiosity?She also addresses the insurance beneficiary attempt — someone tried to shift the policy from Eric to Kouri, and an advisor caught it — and what that kind of pre-death financial move signals to investigators about where someone is in the planning process.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.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #FentanylMurder #UtahMurderTrial #TrueCrimeTrial #MurderTrial2026 #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #PoisoningCase

Nicole Zagreda is in the trenches every single day as a criminal defense attorney in Yonkers, New York. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, she breaks down the true reality of representing offenders and navigating the complicated mechanics of the criminal justice system. _____________________________________________ IanBick #Lawyer #yonkers #Courtroom #TrueCrime #DefenseAttorney#courtroomdrama #TrueCrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Nicole Zagreda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-zagreda-401620126 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The Reality of Being a Criminal Defense Attorney 00:54 Growing Up Between Yonkers and Dutchess County 02:13 My Strict Albanian Upbringing 04:06 How My Childhood Led Me to Law School 05:25 Why I Became a Public Defender 06:39 Struggling in School Before Becoming a Lawyer 07:55 Do Grades Matter for Lawyers and Law School? 08:50 What Law School Is Really Like 10:17 The Biggest Lessons I Learned in Law School 13:36 My First Steps Into the Legal World 15:17 Finding My Identity as a Lawyer 16:07 From Law School to Legal Aid Attorney 20:00 Learning Felony Defense at Legal Aid 24:10 How Defense Attorneys Earn Clients' Trust 27:17 Winning My First Jury Trial 29:23 The Moral Dilemmas of Criminal Defense 31:50 Court of Public Opinion vs the Justice System 34:15 How Juries Decide Criminal Cases 38:40 The Risk of Letting Clients Testify in Court 41:12 Getting Emotionally Attached to Clients 44:07 Burnout in Public Defense Work 47:52 Leaving Legal Aid for Private Practice Law 49:54 The Business of Running a Law Firm 52:46 How Lawyers Build a Client Base 55:27 Advice for New Lawyers 58:09 Visiting Clients in Jail for the First Time 01:00:02 Technology and Evidence in Criminal Trials 01:03:13 What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Lawyer 01:04:31 Trial vs Plea Deal: The Gamble of Court 01:07:30 Judges, Bias, and Courtroom Politics 01:10:04 The Mental Toll of Defense Work 01:13:52 Advice for Future Attorneys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the intriguing dynamics of grand juries and the famous saying, "you can indict a ham sandwich," in this insightful legal podcast episode.So grab your lunch (ham or otherwise) and settle in as the Lawyer Talk team serves up another thoughtful, informative, and entertaining legal discussion!Steve Palmer and Troy dive deep into the world of grand juries and legal process—using the infamous "ham sandwich" saying as their springboard.Have you ever wondered why people say a prosecutor can "indict a ham sandwich"? You're in the right place.Steve Palmer and Troy start by breaking down the purpose and mechanics of grand juries, explaining how they work behind closed doors, the rights of witnesses and targets, and the role of prosecutors.They navigate the reasons why the phrase became so popular (spoiler: it traces back to a colorful New York judge), and explore a recent news story—where a grand jury refused to indict six members of Congress, despite political pressure and public scrutiny.The conversation is lively, packed with real-world anecdotes, law school insights, and a refreshing lack of political bias. By the end of the episode, you'll not only understand the nuts and bolts of grand juries, but you'll see why sometimes, even with all the ingredients, not every "sandwich" ends up on the table.Here are 3 key takeaways:Grand Jury ≠ Trial Jury: As Steve Palmer explains, a grand jury isn't there to determine guilt or innocence, but to decide if there's enough evidence to indict someone. Defense attorneys and the accused often aren't even in the room.The “Ham Sandwich” Origin: The phrase wasn't coined in a legal opinion, but by New York Judge Saul Wachtler—ironically, after his own brush with the system. It highlights how easily indictments can happen if prosecutors push for them.Recent Congressional Case: A recent grand jury refused to indict several members of Congress, despite DOJ efforts—showing that indicting “a ham sandwich” isn't always guaranteed, especially when political and technical factors are at play.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

D&P Highlight: Juries are really good at handing out other people's money. full 493 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:57:00 +0000 P1okXPvobCKITxg4jYiVJhLmwOou4Jod news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: Juries are really good at handing out other people's money. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amp

In Episode 18 of The No Treason Podcast, Jonathan Drake continues a deep examination of Lysander Spooner's arguments on law, justice, and the role of the jury, picking up where the discussion on oaths left off. This episode focuses on the historical oaths taken by jurors, judges, and kings, and what those oaths reveal about who was truly meant to judge the law. The conversation explores why oaths alone cannot prevent tyranny, how trial by jury functioned as a check on legislative and royal power, and why judges were historically sworn to ignore statutes that violated common law. Drake walks through recorded coronation oaths, statutes from Edward III, and commentary from Blackstone and Lord Somers to illustrate how law was understood as something discovered through conscience rather than dictated by authority. The episode also addresses modern misconceptions about elections, judicial power, and legal legitimacy, arguing that today's system replaces true jury judgment with procedural control. Throughout, the discussion emphasizes natural law, accountability, and why enforcement of justice was intended to rest with the people, not the state.

In a world where confidence is rewarded and humility can feel like a liability, Stanford Law professor Robert MacCoun argues for something radical: fewer unwavering opinions, more critical reflection, and a better way to disagree. On Stanford Legal, MacCoun joins co-hosts Pamela Karlan and Diego Zambrano for a conversation about how “habits of mind” borrowed from science can help citizens, lawyers, and policymakers think more clearly and function more effectively in a pluralistic society.MacCoun is the James and Patricia Kowal Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, a professor by courtesy in Stanford's Psychology Department, and the university's senior associate vice provost for research. Trained as a social psychologist, his work sits at the intersection of law, science, and public policy, with decades of research on decision-making, bias, and the social dynamics that shape how evidence is interpreted. In the episode, he draws on his most recent book, Third Millennium Thinking: Creating Sense in a World of Nonsense, co-authored with Nobel Prize–winning physicist Saul Perlmutter and philosopher John Campbell, to explain why probabilistic thinking, intellectual humility, and what he calls an “opinion diet” are essential tools for modern civic life. Links:Robert MacCoun >>> Stanford Law pageThird Millennium Thinking >>> Stanford Law pageConnect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageDiego Zambrano >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X (00:00:00) Introduction and Noise vs. Bias(00:04:42) The Power of Probabilistic Thinking(00:12:20) Juries, Community Judgment, and Reasonable Doubt(00:13:23) Habits of Community(00:25:08) Motivation, Tools, and Decision Processes(00:26:14) When Evidence Won't Settle It Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For much of the twentieth century, Mississippi was a place where racial violence was not merely ignored but actively erased. Witnesses stayed silent. Juries looked away. It was just a different time, they say. James Craig Anderson's murder did not happen in 1955. It happened in 2011. This time, the cameras were watching. This time, the federal government stepped in. This time, the perpetrators pleaded guilty. Progress would be measured not in apologies or promises, but in prison sentences. And unlike so many before him, Anderson's killers were not celebrated, excused, or folded gently into historical amnesia. They were named. They were tried. They were sentenced. Dragged into the light, they could not escape what they had done. Join Cam and Jen on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Targeted: The Killing of James Craig Anderson.' Listener Discretion by @octoberpodVHS Music by @theinkypawprint Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRcYtzZS5kE https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/us/23jackson.html?hp http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/18/james-craig-anderson-fbi-investigation_n_930155.html http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/07/17/hate-crime-indictment-tells-details-five-attacks-one-fatal/12793527/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-of-alleged-miss-hate-killing-victim-doesnt-want-death-penalty/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/18/james-craig-anderson-fbi-investigation_n_930155.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW8dRJ3SNh0 https://www.law.virginia.edu/static/uvalawyer/html/alumni/uvalawyer/spr15/reeves.htm https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/ten-sentenced-in-hate-crime-case https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/03/01/four-white-men-ordered-to-pay-840000-for-jim-crow-style-lynching-of-mississippi-black-man/ https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2015/02/12/385777366/a-black-mississippi-judges-breathtaking-speech-to-three-white-murderers https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/04/10/james-craig-anderson-case/25563641/ https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/02/10/deryl-dedmon-two-others-to-be-sentenced-in-hate-crime-tuesday/23166397/ https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/restitution-ordered-jackson-mississippi-hate-crime-case-involving-death-james-craig-anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non-unanimous jury verdicts were a Jim Crow–era policy designed to silence Black jurors and secure convictions even when the state failed to prove its case. In 2026, over 1,000 people remain imprisoned in Louisiana after being convicted by non-unanimous juries. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks with Erica Navalance, Associate Director of Strategic Criminal Litigation at the Promise of Justice Initiative, about the case of Lloyd Gray and why the state of Louisiana continues to uphold unconstitutional convictions.Guest:Erica Navalance has worked with both Capital Appeals Project and Promise of Justice Initiative (PIJ) since 2015, but joined PJI full time in 2021 as a senior staff attorney for the Strategic Defense Litigation project, focusing on combatting excessive sentences, capital punishment, and other injustices in the criminal system.Additional links/info:Richard A. Webster, Verite News / ProPublica, What one man's 45-year-old case tells us about the “Jim Crow juries” haunting LouisianaPromise of Justice Initiative, Swastika found on DA file introduced into court, judge grants hearing for PJI client incarcerated for 45 YearsCredits:Producer / Videographer / Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Non-unanimous jury verdicts were a Jim Crow–era policy designed to silence Black jurors and secure convictions even when the state failed to prove its case. In 2026, over 1,000 people remain imprisoned in Louisiana after being convicted by non-unanimous juries. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks with Erica Navalance, Associate Director of Strategic Criminal Litigation at the Promise of Justice Initiative, about the case of Lloyd Gray and why the state of Louisiana continues to uphold unconstitutional convictions.Guest:Erica Navalance has worked with both Capital Appeals Project and Promise of Justice Initiative (PIJ) since 2015, but joined PJI full time in 2021 as a senior staff attorney for the Strategic Defense Litigation project, focusing on combatting excessive sentences, capital punishment, and other injustices in the criminal system.Additional links/info:Richard A. Webster, Verite News / ProPublica, What one man's 45-year-old case tells us about the “Jim Crow juries” haunting LouisianaPromise of Justice Initiative, Swastika found on DA file introduced into court, judge grants hearing for PJI client incarcerated for 45 YearsCredits:Producer / Videographer / Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rattling-the-bars--4799829/support.Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

We Like Shooting - Ep 647 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE) Die Free Co. (Code: WLSISLIFE) Mitchell Defense (Code: WLS10) Flatline Fiber Co (Code: WLS15) Second Call Defense Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 New Public notes page. GEAR CHAT Titus Arms NYLAUG: Steyr AUG Clone with Nylon-Impregnated Aug Engineering (Nick)Titus Arms offers the NYLAUG, a faithful clone of the iconic Steyr AUG bullpup rifle featuring a nylon-aug (NYLAUG) construction for enhanced durability and lightweight performance. This limited-production model replicates the original's bullpup layout with modern manufacturing for rarity and collector appeal. Engineered for precision and scarcity in the clone market. Rideout Arsenal: Precision Firearms and Tactical Gear Hub (Shawn)Rideout Arsenal operates an online storefront via BigCommerce, specializing in firearms, ammunition, and tactical accessories. 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We're proud to introduce GEN6 TACTICAL Light-Bearing Holsters Rev Industries: Precision Firearms Manufacturing Hub (Shawn)Rev Industries is a firearms manufacturer specializing in high-end AR-15 components and complete rifles, emphasizing custom engineering and billet machining. The site highlights their Rev 1 and Rev 2 platforms with advanced lower receivers and ambidextrous controls. Focus is on premium builds for enthusiasts seeking superior fit, finish, and performance. BULLET POINTS GUN FIGHTS No one stepped into the arena this week. THE AGENCY BRIEF Agency Update (Shawn)### Incident Overview: Minneapolis * Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse. Minnesota protest against ICE. * What we do know is he was in Signal chats tracking ICE movements and likely acting as an observer. * It wasn't just standing between them. Pretti involved himself and injected himself between an ICE agent and another protester. That is the moment he stopped being a legal observer and became a suspect for assault on a federal officer. * Mike Brown: The media claiming he was “shot for filming” is the equivalent of saying “Mike Brown was shot for jaywalking.” The initial act is irrelevant. * Gun in question: Sig P320 AXG, red dot, two spare mags. Small-of-back holster. (Note: The choice of the P320 is controversial in itself given its history). ### The Anatomy of a Split-Second Shoot * The Chaos Factor: The environment was absolute bedlam. Whistles blowing, screaming, constant noise—it's hard to even watch the video because it's so overwhelming. This is the “leftist act” 101: create maximum chaos to disorient and frazzle the opposition, and then get mad when human beings react poorly to that sensory overload. * Unreasonable Expectations: It is unreasonable to expect any human, badge or not, to operate at peak capacity when they are being swarmed and deafened. The disorientation is the point. This is the intended outcome. * Quickly: We can frame-by-frame this all day, but on the ground, this decision happened in a single breath. Juries are often instructed to disregard slow motion because it creates a false sense of time. Real-time analysis shows the true speed of the OODA loop. * Sequence: Scuffle starts. Gun gets exposed. “Gun!” is yelled. Agent (maybe) removes Pretti's gun from his holster and moves away from the scrum. Agent in green draws. Less than one second later, shots are fired. * Communication Breakdown: Even if the gun was removed, if that wasn't communicated instantly to the other agents, they are shooting based on the last known fact: “He has a gun.” ### Use of Force: The OODA Loop Reality * Graham v. Connor: The legal standard is what the officer knew *at the time*, not what we find out later. If they didn't know he was disarmed, the shoot is legally justified under *Graham*. * Processing Lag: The OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) is real. There is always a lag between your brain seeing a threat and your finger moving. * Awful but Lawful: Because the timeline was compressed into milliseconds, an agent could reasonably believe the threat was active. ### Tactical Failures * Five agents on one guy. It seemed overly chaotic and overall bad tactics. * We are stuck relying on shaky cell phone footage because uniformed feds aren't recording. * It is heavily speculated that the 320 went off, which is what drove the shooting. As many times as I've watched frame by frame, I can't confirm that. ### The Narrative: Government Lies & “Ridiculous” Takes The disconnect between the video and the official story is insulting. They immediately pivoted to extreme hyperbole. Officials are using this to set a precedent that carrying a gun invalidates your First Amendment rights. * Gregory Bovino (Border Patrol Commander): “This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement.” * Stephen Miller (Deputy White House Chief of Staff): “A would-be assassin tried to murder federal law enforcement…” * Kristi Noem (DHS Secretary): Labeled him a “domestic terrorist” and claimed he arrived to “inflict maximum damage.” * Kristi Noem (DHS Secretary): “I don't know of any peaceful protester that shows up with a gun… This is a violent riot when you have someone showing up with weapons…” * Kash Patel (FBI Director): “No one who wants to be peaceful shows up at a protest with a firearm that is loaded with two full magazines! That is not a peaceful protest.” * All fucking lies. This is a terrible anti-2A take. Plenty of us carry at protests and everywhere fucking else. If we let them normalize this “guns = riot” talk, they will use it to disarm us next. ### Anti-2A Rhetoric * Suddenly, anti-gun groups like Brady United are defending a “legal gun owner” just to attack the police. They don't care about Pretti; they just hate the Trump and ICE more than they hate guns right now. ### 2A Absolutism * This is the moment that separates the 2A tourists from the absolutists. It's easy to defend your friends. The test is defending your enemies. American citizens, as long as they have not been legally disqualified, should have the right to carry a firearm. The second amendment is clear. * If you believe in the Second Amendment, you have to believe it applies to everyone, even the anti-ICE radical leftist, mentally ill, TDS guy you disagree with. * Fucking hypocrites, you don't believe in rights; you believe in privileges. Dangerous freedom isn't just a quote, it's a fucking fundamental idea. ### The Burden of Carry & Rittenhouse * I'm not sad he's gone, and frankly, this is a classic case of FAFO. He didn't deserve to die though. * The Rule: “Don't do stupid shit while armed.” Pretti failed. * If you draw the attention of law enforcement while armed, you better chill the fuck out. However, as the Daniel Shaver case proved, even full compliance doesn't guarantee survival. That cop was acquitted btw. * This is Kyle Rittenhouse all over again. A guy took a gun to a volatile counter-protest and it went sideways. Watch the hypocrisy, people who hate Rittenhouse are defending Pretti, and vice versa. You can't have it both ways. ### The “Jackboot” Reality Check * You can support the mission (border security) and still recognize that the agents are often the jackbooted thugs who will stomp on your neck if ordered. * Don't forget COVID. Don't forget Ashli Babbitt on J6. When the chips fall, law enforcement will follow orders, not necessarily the Constitution. * The Cost: There are good cops, sure, but ultimately, blue team will always be their priority. ### Is It Worth It? * Imagine defending illegal immigrant criminals. * The left is mentally ill. This is not about defending illegal immigrants. In fact most of them probably feel the same way as the rest of us. This is about defying Trump because they are all massively inflicted with Trump derangement syndrome. WLS IS LIFESTYLE GOING BALLISTIC

Michael McKee is expected to plead not guilty to the aggravated murders of Monique Tepe and Richard Tepe. His defense team sees something prosecutors don't want jurors to notice. The murder weapon was allegedly found in McKee's Chicago apartment—but that's 300 miles from the crime scene in Columbus. There are no eyewitnesses placing him inside the Tepe home. The forensic evidence that seems airtight? Defense attorneys have ways to challenge it. Criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis spent years as a felony prosecutor before switching sides. He's tried over 45 jury trials and knows exactly how defense teams dismantle cases that look strong on the surface. In this Hidden Killers interview, Faddis identifies where McKee's defense will attack: chain of custody issues with the weapon, potential search warrant problems, the difficulty of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt when the evidence is entirely circumstantial. We examine whether McKee's reported statements to police can be suppressed or contextualized, how defense counters eight years of alleged obsession without letting their client testify, and what happens if prosecutors seek the death penalty. Juries tend to trust doctors. They also tend to believe forensic evidence is infallible. McKee's defense has to navigate both instincts. Eric Faddis explains how.#TepeMurders #MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #RichardTepe #HiddenKillers #DefenseStrategy #EricFaddis #ReasonableDoubt #MurderTrial #CriminalDefenseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

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Maria Keena talked with 21st Circuit Court Presiding Judge Bruce Hilton and St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith about grand jurors in Saint Louis County, from how they are selected, to how long they serve.

In this true crime podcast episode, Simon and Tom delve into the controversial Minneapolis shooting incident involving ICE agents and the subsequent public outrage. They explore the rapid labelling of the victim as a domestic terrorist and call for a fair investigation. The conversation then shifts to organised crime and gang wars, examining the downfall of notorious figures like Kenneth Noye and ongoing gang rivalries in Edinburgh. The hosts discuss the impact of vigilant investigative work and the dangers posed by new criminal elements filling power vacuums. Additionally, they address feedback from listeners on gun laws and jury systems, providing a multifaceted look at criminal psychology and history's most shocking crimes. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with insightful analysis and real-world implications.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:11 Discussion on Minneapolis Shooting01:43 Concerns Over Immediate Judgments02:37 Issues with ICE Operations04:48 Call for a Fair Investigation11:04 Listener's Perspective on Firearms18:03 Case of Kenneth Noye20:17 Tracking Down Kenneth Noye21:24 The Legacy of Nick Biddiss23:02 Bridgette Bardot: A Life Remembered24:35 The Mark Webley Murder Case26:24 Gang Dynamics and Organised Crime33:06 The Role of Juries in the Justice System37:49 Upcoming Episodes and Listener EngagementAbout Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://thecommunists.org/2025/12/01/news/is-defend-our-juries-a-psyop/ Legitimate concerns have been raised regarding the dubious leadership, tactics and legal strategy of the ‘civil liberties' organisation. It is notable that the established trade union and Palestine solidarity leadership, the police and ‘Defend Our Juries' seem to have been performing a careful ballet, the end result of which is not the preservation of jury trials but their abolition; not the building of a mass movement to stop the genocide but its emasculation. Along the way, the population has been encouraged to choose between giving unconditional support to provocateurs whose only aim seems to be getting good people arrested, or else giving unconditional support to every tyrannical repressive measure and police action. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

WMAL GUEST: CULLY STIMSON (Author & Former DC Assistant United States Attorney) on Soros-Backed NGO Teaching DC Residents to Rig Juries ARTICLE: Soros-Backed NGO Is Teaching DC Residents How to Sneak onto Juries and Rig Trials Against President Trump and His Administration BOOK: Rogue Prosecutors: How Radical Soros Lawyers Are Destroying America's Communities Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, January 1, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this final holiday edition of The Wright Report for the week, Bryan shares economic good news, responds to listener questions about immigration, judges, and American identity, and offers a deeper reflection on what it truly means to be an American in a time of division, foreign influence, and cultural strain. Economic Bright Spots After Christmas: New data from Visa, MasterCard, and American Express show holiday spending rose between four and six percent year over year. GDP growth for the third quarter came in at a strong 4.3%, beating expectations. Bryan notes that while wealthy Americans are still doing well, middle and lower-income families continue to struggle with affordability. He argues the data supports Trump's case that tariffs and deportations did not crash the economy, but instead helped stabilize growth and reduce crime. Crime Falls as Deportations Rise: More than seventeen thousand illegal immigrants have been arrested under the Laken Riley Act, with two and a half million deported or self-deported over the past year. Early crime data suggests declines in murder, robbery, and vehicle theft. Bryan cautions the data is still incomplete but says the trend aligns with common sense and historical experience. Military Recruiting Surges: The U.S. military reported its strongest recruiting numbers in fifteen years. Bryan credits leadership changes at the Pentagon and renewed focus on mission and standards, pushing back on critics who predicted chaos under Secretary Pete Hegseth. Judges, Bias, and the Rule of Law: Listener questions focus on Democrat Judge Hannah Dugan's conviction for helping an illegal immigrant escape her courtroom. Bryan explains why jury reluctance to convict shows the cultural divide remains deep. He also defends his practice of identifying which president appointed judges, arguing that judicial bias is real and supported by Supreme Court reversal data. What It Means to Be an American: Bryan expands on Monday's debate about American identity, pushing back on Vivek Ramaswamy's claim that no American is more American than another. Drawing on the Founders, George Washington's farewell address, and the presidency's constitutional requirements, Bryan argues that allegiance, time in the country, cultural assimilation, and freedom from foreign loyalties all matter. He warns that dismissing heritage and lineage risks turning the United States into a fragmented society similar to modern Europe. Listener Questions and Reflections: The episode closes with unscripted questions on Israel, artificial intelligence and future jobs, personal interests, and Bryan's path from the CIA into broadcasting. He encourages young listeners to pursue skills that require judgment and adaptability, citing careers like the Merchant Marines as one example in an AI-driven future.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: holiday economy consumer spending GDP growth, Laken Riley Act deportations crime drop, military recruiting surge Pete Hegseth, Judge Hannah Dugan conviction immigration, judicial bias Supreme Court reversals, what is an American Founders Washington farewell, Vivek Ramaswamy citizenship debate, assimilation heritage American identity, AI jobs future Merchant Marines

Trump's relentless assault on the DOJ's credibility has lead to Grand Juries, Juries, Judges and law students all rejecting the DOJ leading to pile up of losses. Trump's criminal defense team masquerading as the DOJ leadership are also moving closer to possible criminal prosecution and indictment related to the continued obstruction around the Epstein Files coverup and the coverup of the coverup. Federal Judges are ramping up the pace of their blistering orders against the Trump DOJ at a record pace. Public support for lawsuits against the Trump Administration is contributing mightily to Trump's loss record. As the lower courts are “holding the line” against Trump's lawlessness, the need for Supreme Court reform in the next Administration is laid bare for all the Voters to see. And the Legal AF Youtube channel likely gets its ONE MILLIONTH SUBSCRIBER this weekend! All this and so much more as Ben and Popok take the controls tonight of the top rated Legal AF podcast. Support Our Sponsors: Corn Bread Hemp: Head to https://cornbreadhemp.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF to get holiday BOGO savings. Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGLAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Aura Frames: Visit https://AuraFrames.com and get $45 OFF their BEST-SELLING Carver Mat frames with promo code: LEGALAF Udacity: For 40% off your order, head to https://Udacity.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF Learn more about the Popok Firm: https://thepopokfirm.com Subscribe to Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Check out the Popok Firm: https://thepopokfirm.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Largest Biker Gang Bust in Georgia HistoryToday on Black Dragon Biker TV, we are breaking down what is now being called the largest motorcycle gang conviction in Georgia state history — and the implications are far bigger than just one case.On a December morning at 11:31 a.m., Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the conviction of 15 members of the Southeast Georgia Chapter of the Outcast Motorcycle Club in Bryan County.The case stems from an attempted armed robbery and shootout that took place on June 17, 2022, at Flacos House Bar & Grill and the Red Roof Inn on Highway 17 in Richmond Hill.According to prosecutors:Innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfireSix members of a rival gang were targetedFirearms were usedAnd the state pursued the case aggressively from top to bottomJust 17 years after donning the 1%er diamond in Georgia, the Outcast MC now finds itself placed squarely in the national spotlight of biker gang prosecutions, alongside the so-called “Top 5” white outlaw motorcycle clubs.⚖️ This Is Bigger Than One CaseThere's a reason Black motorcycle clubs historically avoided the 1%er diamond when it first appeared in 1958 — and it had nothing to do with toughness, heart, or organization.The OGs understood something critical:Juries judge Black skin differently. Then. And now.They knew the diamond didn't just represent outlaw status —it represented enhanced scrutiny, enhanced charges, and enhanced punishment.That diamond painted a target squarely on the chest. So What Is “Patch Policing” Really Called in Court?Here's the truth:In the courtroom, patch policing isn't called “protocol.”It isn't called “club business.” It's called ARMED ROBBERY. And the sentence is 20 years.Today, we'll break down:How club conduct gets reframed by prosecutorsWhy juries don't hear “MC culture” — they hear “organized crime”How enhanced charges are built around patches, colors, and associationAnd why this case should serve as a warning to every MC wearing a diamond

Mark and Gary break down the mounting tension inside a high-profile Los Angeles grand jury investigation, examining the rare public clash between prosecutors, LAPD, and the medical examiner, what it signals about the strength of the case, and why a major development could come sooner than expected. The conversation then shifts to Washington, where the Supreme Court is weighing a challenge that could upend long-standing campaign finance limits and unleash a new era of political spending ahead of the 2026 midterms. Geragos also unpacks the power dynamics behind the Warner Bros., Netflix, and Ellison media battle, exploring how control of major news platforms could reshape both Hollywood and national politics in the years ahead.Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're thereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Dead and rotting seagulls within the roof insulation” and “maggots literally raining down on to the lobby” - this quote from a court in South Tyneside sums up the state of our creaking judicial system. So what are we going to do about it? Cut jury trials. Deputy PM and Justice Secretary David Lammy is hoping to clear the court backlog by scrapping jury trials for crimes with sentences of less than three years - but stories like these make Nish and Coco doubtful it will be the silver bullet Lammy hopes. Is removing one of the fundamental building blocks of our justice system worth some sweet sweet efficiency gains?  Then - is this the next post office scandal? Nish and Coco are joined by Liz Sayce OBE to discuss her damning report into how the Department of Work and Pensions failed to notify unpaid carers that they were accruing enormous debt for years.  And Your Party had its founding conference this weekend… and surprise surprise… it was a spicy one. In the end, Team Zarah's collective vision for the party defeated Team Jeremy. Will this be a new chapter or - for a party prone to in-fighting - will this leadership model trip them up from the get go? Reminder to send in your questions for our mailbag special to psuk@reducedlistening.co.uk CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS  AURA FRAMES https://www.auraframes.com Code: PSUK BABBEL https://www.babbel.com/PSUK  WISE https://www.wise.com GUESTS  Liz Sayce, OBE CREDITS BBC News Turn Left Media The Mirror  Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Greens selling an economic vision they can't explain? Should Britain ditch juries in some trials? And, how far has Russian influence seeped into UK politics? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups

Today we're going to be talking about David Lammy, and his brand new plans to drastically reduce the number of jury trials in the UK in an attempt to address the backlog. With the backlog of cases due to be heard in courts already at 78,000, and heading for 100,000, the Justice Secretary believes that only radical solutions can tackle the ‘courts emergency'. But is he being too radical? This comes on the same day that Lammy announced that 12 prisoners have been accidentally released in the last three weeks.But first, the Budget fallout continues and there has been a resignation but – crucially – it's not the Chancellor. After the OBR leaked the Budget early, its chairman Richard Hughes has taken the fall and resigned last night. Does this ease or increase the pressure on Rachel Reeves?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

As Trump continues to indict his political critics, his DOJ is failing before Grand Juries and Juries on their overcharged cases against First Amendment protestors. Michael Popok uses Trump's DC US Attorney Jeannine Pirro and her repeated losses before grand juries and juries, including the case of Sidney Lori Reid who beat the government FOUR TIMES before being acquitted on charges of assaulting law enforcement as a prime example. Checkout the Popok Firm: https://thepopokfirm.com Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this gripping episode, we tackle the controversial actions of James Comey and the implications for American democracy. John Fawcett passionately discusses the perceived assaults on constitutional freedoms and the ongoing battle against what they term the 'Deep State.' With a focus on recent indictments and the relentless pursuit of truth, we explore the motivations behind political maneuvers and the impact on citizens' trust in government. Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A string of failed indictments in DC sparks accusations of a grand jury revolt against Trump's federal crime crackdown - Article 3 Project Founder Mike Davis breaks it down. Progressive Democrats and MAGA Republicans form an unlikely alliance to push a ban on congressional stock trading. The Trump administration announces plans to return to the moon, but is China far ahead of the space race already?  Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. All Family Pharmacy: Order now at https://allfamilypharmacy.com/MEGYN and save 10% with code MEGYN10

Grand juries sit as the conscious of the community, making sure the charges brought by prosecutors are supported by the evidence AND acting as an important guardrail against prosecutorial overreach and abuse.It's very unusual for grand juries to refuse to indict a defendant on felony charges proposed by federal prosecutors. However, grand juries have now refused to indict SIX CASES presented to them by DC Attorney Jeanine Pirro.Pirro took to the Fox network to berate, demean, and disrespect the grand jurors of the District of Columbia.Glenn reviews Pirro's public condemnation of the grand jurors who are performing their civic duty, and also does a deep dive into the sacrifices D.C. residents have to make when they are called for for grand jury duty.For nightly live Law Talks, please join Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comIf you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a rare occurrence when a grand jury refuses to indict a case that a prosecutor urges them to indict. Yet Donald Trump's US Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, had grand juries tell her N0, they would NOT indict two protestors for assaulting police officers. In fact, those grand juries told here no FOUR TIMES!One of the protestors threw a sandwich at an officer and another reportedly stepped between a scuffle with officers who were trying to detain someone due to the person's immigration status.The grand jury sits as the conscious of the community and evaluates the evidence presented by the prosecutors to determine if there is enough evidence to indict someone on a felony charge. But the grand jury also is a check on prosecutorial overreach, abuse, and misconduct.For nightly live Law Talks, please join Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comIf you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support Glenn and buy Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at https://glennkirschner.com/Follow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glennkirschn...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/glennkirschner2See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.