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Rhaja Rose grew up in Arizona — raised by his mom and stepfather without his father in the picture. Despite a passion for football that could have taken him somewhere, he dropped out of high school and joined the Crips. A home invasion led to a murder charge that sent him to Arizona's prison system for 12 years. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Rhaja opens up about surviving some of Arizona's most violent prisons — the gangs the politics and the daily violence that defines life behind bars. But halfway through his sentence something shifted. He dialed in, earned a college degree from inside his cell, turned his life completely around and came home with a new purpose — becoming a tattoo artist and building a life nobody saw coming. _____________________________________________ #gang #TrueCrime #prison _____________________________________________ Thank You To CASH APP For Sponsoring This Episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Rahja Rose: https://www.instagram.com/rahjarose/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Growing Up Broke: Raja Rose's Story Begins 03:00 The Family Struggles That Shaped Him 06:00 Big Dreams as a Kid 08:00 How Football Fell Apart 11:00 Too Much Pressure, Too Young 13:00 First Signs of Trouble 15:00 High School, Drugs, and Growing Up Fast 17:00 Pulled Deeper Into the Streets 20:00 Gang Life and a Family Falling Apart 24:00 The Home Invasion That Changed Everything 28:00 Arrested: The Interrogation Room 34:00 On the Run Before Prison 38:00 Inside Juvenile Detention and Prison Politics 46:00 The Plea Deal and Facing the Sentence 01:00:00 Surviving Prison: Fights, Politics, Transformation 01:08:00 The Books That Changed His Mind 01:16:00 Learning to Tattoo Behind Bars 01:26:00 Grief, Loss, and College in Prison 01:31:00 Finally Free: Life After Release 01:40:00 Relationships and Advice for Young People 01:46:00 Why He Left the Gang Life Behind 01:50:00 How to Break the Cycle for Good _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate passes a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Pam Bondi says Acting Attorney General was “in charge” of releasing the Epstein files. According to a source, John Bolton accepts a plea deal for mishandling sensitive information. Melinda French-Gates donates $215 million to women's health.  Plus, Pope Leo gets a PayPal refund for $8.65.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hezbollah rejects a U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, the U.S. House passes an Iran War Powers resolution, Trump taps Todd Blanche as attorney general, China bans four New Zealand lawmakers for visiting Taiwan, John Bolton reportedly plans to plead guilty to mishandling secret documents, the U.S. Senate debates a $70 billion ICE funding bill, the BBC apologizes to Nigel Farage for misquoting him on Henry Novak's murder, the EU unveils a tech sovereignty package, a Gallup poll finds that same-sex marriage support has dropped to 65%, and Canada launches an "AI for All" national strategy. Sources: Verity.News

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John Bolton is expected to enter a plea in a case involving allegations that he mishandled classified information. We'll tell you some of the major decisions still pending on the Supreme Court's docket. Tehran and Washington are sending mixed messages about the status of their fragile ceasefire talks. The House Oversight Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate new allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant. Plus, the search for a 20-year-old Auburn University student is underway in Kyoto, Japan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Herold comes in Thursday with a healthy amount of righteous indignation and Phil Scarborough's best news in years. Anna Paulina Luna filed assault charges after a Code Pink activist tapped her arm in a Capitol hallway, and Jon plays the video, compares it to Savannah Hernandez's actual assault, and asks the obvious question: what does calling that an assault do to people who have been genuinely assaulted? Phil Scarborough's Hines County, Mississippi story reaches its conclusion: a judge voided the 2023 Democratic primary after finding missing ballot boxes, missing voter registration forms, missing ballot books, and missing machine tapes, and ordered a new special election in 45 days. Jon calls it one of the first times since 2020 he has seen an election actually thrown out over fraud. John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to illegally retaining national security documents and pay over $2 million. Todd Blanche is being nominated as permanent attorney general and Jon does not think he has the Senate votes. Trump posted in real time calling out California's slow ballot counting as theft and saying the US attorney's office in Los Angeles is already investigating. The House also voted to rein in Trump's Iran war powers with a few Republican crossovers, and Jon sees a potential constitutional fight coming.

In this episode of After Reality, I'm joined by my husband, Humberto Preciado, for a little summer life update and a deeper legal conversation. We talk about the chaos of parenting three young kids during summer break, from camp schedules to trying to make sweet memories while also feeling completely exhausted.Humberto, a former prosecutor, also shares the surprising story of recently being served with legal documents at our home related to a years-old white-collar crime case. From there, we dive into the ongoing criminal case involving former Bachelor star Clayton Echard.Humberto breaks down how plea deals work in Arizona, what might be motivating the defense, and why taking a deal could be a way to avoid the much bigger risks of going to trial. This episode blends real family life, marriage banter, and Humberto's legal insight into one of the most high-profile Bachelor Nation legal battles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro was reported missing in August 2025 after his mother, Rebecca Haro, claimed he had been kidnapped during a diaper change in a Yucaipa parking lot. That story triggered a community search, media coverage, and public fear. But investigators later said the kidnapping story did not hold up.Emmanuel's father, Jake Haro, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, assault on a child under eight causing death, and filing a false police report. He was sentenced on November 3, 2025, to 25 years to life, with additional time tied to other offenses. Rebecca Haro just pleaded guilty to felony child abuse causing great bodily injury to a child under five, involuntary manslaughter, and accessory after the fact. She was sentenced to 12 years and 8 months in state prison. Emmanuel's body has still not been recovered. I'm recording this short video from CrimeCon because this case has really troubled me. The courts got guilty pleas and Sentences were imposed. But the one thing Emmanuel still has not received is the dignity of being found, recovered, and properly laid to rest. This episode is not about rage for rage's sake. It's about accountability. It's about child protection. It's about what happens when a child disappears, the public is pulled into a false story, and the justice system closes cases while a baby remains hidden.#EmmanuelHaro #RebeccaHaro #JakeHaro #BabyEmmanuel #ProfilingEvil #TrueCrime #CrimeCon #ChildAbuseAwareness #JusticeForEmmanuel #MissingChild #TrueCrimeCommunity #VictimAdvocacy #CourtroomAnalysis #CriminalBehavior #Crimecon #MikeKing========================================20% OFF Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26========================================Discounts on eBikes: https://aipasbike.com/?ref=PROFILINGEVILReferral Coupon Code: PROFILINGEVIL========================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================

Bachelor Nation drama meets the courtroom as former Bachelor star Clayton Echard continues his fight for justice in the ongoing Laura Owens case. In today's morning episode of The Rush Hour Podcast, we break down the emotional letter Clayton reportedly sent investigators explaining why he believes Laura Owens should face jail time, the fallout from the allegations that turned his life upside down, and the bigger conversation surrounding accountability, false claims, and public perception in the social media era. Plus, we discuss the latest reactions online, how the case continues to divide audiences, and why this story has become one of the most talked-about legal sagas in Bachelor history.

The defense did not hedge. They did not leave room for interpretation. There will never be a plea deal in the Alex Murdaugh case. Not under any circumstances. The question was asked, and the answer was absolute.Understanding why they are so certain requires understanding what they revealed about the retrial itself. Start with the DNA. Unknown male DNA was found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails and was never run through CODIS. The defense confirmed they intend to make that evidence central to the retrial. When you have physical evidence that was collected and then apparently ignored, it changes the calculus entirely.The preparation for the retrial is massive. Eight thousand pages of transcript from the first trial to review word by word. A complete scrub of discovery. New expert witnesses. Post-trial information the first jury never heard. The defense does not expect to be ready this year, but they believe the time invested will fundamentally change the case they present.Venue is going to be a significant fight. A change-of-venue motion is likely, but the options are limited — the receiving county must mirror Colleton's demographics, and the defense flagged that Richland and Charleston probably would not qualify. Jury selection, wherever it happens, will require individual voir dire. Harpootlian compared it to the Pee Wee Gaskins case for a reason.The defense revisited SLED's failures with fresh urgency — unprocessed tire tracks, overwritten GPS data, scene procedures that were skipped. These are not just talking points anymore. They are exhibits in a retrial where the defense knows exactly where every weakness sits.Tony Brueski is joined by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, host of Defense Diaries, and retired FBI Chief of the Behavioral Analysis Program Robin Dreeke to analyze the retrial roadmap, the evidence revelations, and why the defense has completely ruled out any plea negotiation.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.#AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #DNAEvidence #CODIS #MurdaughRetrial #PleaDeal #VenueChange #SLEDInvestigation #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

Forget the legal theories for a moment. What does the Murdaugh retrial actually look like on a practical level? The defense answered that question at the press conference — and the answer is: complicated, expensive, and not happening soon.Start with preparation. The defense has to review an eight-thousand-page transcript from the first trial. They need a complete scrub of discovery materials. They are bringing in new expert witnesses. And they are working with post-trial information the jury never heard — including unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails that was never run through CODIS. That evidence is going to be front and center the second time around.Venue is a puzzle with limited solutions. The defense is looking at a change-of-venue motion, but they need a county that mirrors Colleton's demographics. They specifically flagged that Richland and Charleston would likely not make the cut. And once they find a venue, they face what may be one of the hardest jury selections in South Carolina history. Harpootlian invoked the Pee Wee Gaskins case and stressed the need for individual voir dire.The defense also resurfaced SLED's investigative shortcomings — tire tracks never processed, GPS data overwritten, basic scene procedures skipped. These failures take on new weight in a retrial where the defense has more information and more time to prepare.Griffin shared that Murdaugh himself has read the Supreme Court opinion and was emotional — describing him as incredulous and grateful. The attorneys confirmed they have no new money and are continuing the case while already in the hole.Tony Brueski is joined by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, host of the Defense Diaries podcast, and retired FBI Chief of the Behavioral Analysis Program Robin Dreeke to walk through the retrial logistics, the new evidence, and why a plea deal is not and will never be on the table.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.#MurdaughTrial #MaggieMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #DNAEvidence #CODIS #PleaDeal #VenueChange #JurySelection #SLEDInvestigation #HiddenKillers

The defense team walked into the press conference with an agenda and they executed all of it. A federal lawsuit filed. The Attorney General publicly called out. A retrial roadmap laid on the table. And a plea deal rejected before anyone could even ask.The Becky Hill lawsuit is a Section 1983 civil rights claim in federal court. The defense alleges she violated Murdaugh's right to a fair trial and they want to use civil discovery — depositions, subpoenas, document demands — to investigate her conduct and answer the question Griffin posed publicly: did she act alone? Over six hundred thousand dollars in damages are sought for the receivership.Harpootlian went after Attorney General Wilson on the death penalty with a constitutional argument. He called it vindictive prosecution — the doctrine that bars prosecutors from retaliating against defendants who exercise their legal rights. He wanted to know what changed between the first trial, when Wilson did not seek the death penalty, and now. The answer, the defense believes, is politics.The retrial preparation is enormous. Eight thousand pages of transcript. New experts. A full review of all discovery. The defense does not expect a trial this year. They need a venue with demographics matching Colleton County. They need jurors who have not made up their minds. Harpootlian compared jury selection to the Pee Wee Gaskins case.The evidence is what should concern the prosecution most. Unknown male DNA under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails was never run through CODIS. SLED left tire tracks unprocessed and allowed GPS data to be overwritten. Every one of those failures becomes part of the retrial narrative.Tony Brueski is joined by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, host of the Defense Diaries podcast, and retired FBI Chief of the Behavioral Analysis Program Robin Dreeke for the full analysis. No plea deal. No new funding. The defense is in the hole financially. They are going to trial anyway.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.#MurdaughTrial #BeckyHill #DeathPenalty #DNAEvidence #MurdaughRetrial #VindictiveProsecution #FederalLawsuit #CODIS #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

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Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners discuss various issues, including the plea deal that Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matala has allegedly gotten into. They also discuss the soccer this past weekend and how Pirates fans may have celebrated winning the PSL prematurely. You’re listening to The Clement Manyathela Show on 702. Clement Manyathela makes sense of the news of the day while sharing information to guide you through daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles both the serious and the light-hearted on your behalf. Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 9 am to 12 pm (South African time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the case of a missing Native American woman in Arizona, the prosecution ends with a plea deal to a lesser charge. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

Edgar and Mr. Bludd are back for another weekly one-on-one episode of the Snug Wrestling Podcast, live from TikTok, breaking down the biggest stories in pro wrestling, WWE news, and the internet wrestling community. This action-packed episode covers the latest update in the Raja Jackson lawsuit, including the reported plea deal details connected to the Syko Stu wrestling incident. Edgar and Mr. Bludd discuss what the plea deal could mean, why the story became such a major crossover topic between MMA and pro wrestling, and how fans are reacting online. The conversation also breaks down the upcoming WWE European Tour schedule, including major 2026 WWE live event dates across the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, and more. From WWE Raw and SmackDown overseas to major international live events, this tour is one of the biggest WWE topics fans are searching for right now. The main debate of the episode focuses on one of the hottest topics in the internet wrestling community: wrestling copyright strikes. Wrestling creators, podcasters, YouTubers, TikTok pages, and reaction channels have been talking about copyright claims, takedowns, fair use, video clips, and how wrestling content is being handled online. Edgar and Mr. Bludd discuss why so many creators are getting hit, what it means for wrestling media, and how it could affect wrestling podcasts, commentary channels, and fan accounts moving forward. Topics Covered • Raja Jackson lawsuit update • Raja Jackson plea deal details • Syko Stu wrestling incident discussion • Rampage Jackson family headlines • WWE European Tour 2026 schedule • WWE Raw and SmackDown international dates • WWE live events in Europe • Wrestling YouTube copyright strikes • Wrestling fair use debate • IWC reaction to copyright claims • Pro wrestling podcast discussion • TikTok Live wrestling talk with Edgar and Mr. Bludd What You'll Get In This Episode This episode gives wrestling fans a direct, no-filler breakdown of the biggest stories currently being discussed across WWE, AEW, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, and the internet wrestling community. Edgar and Mr. Bludd bring their weekly chemistry back to the Snug Wrestling Podcast for a real conversation about wrestling news, creator issues, legal headlines, and the future of online wrestling content. Why This Video Matters The Raja Jackson plea deal has become one of the most talked-about legal stories connected to pro wrestling. The WWE European Tour is bringing major WWE events to international fans. At the same time, wrestling copyright strikes are becoming a serious concern for creators who cover WWE, AEW, TNA, NXT, NJPW, indie wrestling, and pro wrestling news online. If you follow wrestling podcasts, WWE news, AEW talk, pro wrestling commentary, TikTok wrestling debates, or YouTube wrestling creators, this episode is for you. Disclaimer This podcast is for commentary, news discussion, and entertainment purposes only. Edgar, Mr. Bludd, and the Snug Wrestling Podcast are not providing legal advice. All opinions are personal commentary based on publicly discussed wrestling news and reports. Copyright Disclaimer This video is produced for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and discussion. Any referenced wrestling topics, names, companies, or events belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. Subscribe to the Snug Wrestling Podcast for weekly wrestling talk, WWE news, AEW discussion, live podcast debates, TikTok wrestling conversations, and internet wrestling community reactions. Follow Snug Wrestling on social media: X/Twitter: https://x.com/SnugWrestling  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugwrestling/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snugwrestlin  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugwrestlingg  Merch/Website: https://tee.pub/lic/5RBm2m1Bhdo  Business inquiries: snugwrestlingpod@gmail.com   Drop your thoughts in the comments: Are wrestling copyright strikes getting out of control? What do you think about the Raja Jackson plea deal? Are you excited for the WWE European Tour? #WWE #WrestlingPodcast #RajaJackson #SykoStu #WWEEuropeanTour #WrestlingNews #CopyrightStrikes #ProWrestling #IWC #TikTokLive #SnugWrestlingPodcast #AEW #WWERaw #SmackDown

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Four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their beds. The man who admitted to doing it is behind bars for life. And the case was supposed to be finished. But a forensic expert hired by Kohberger's own defense is now contradicting the narrative — alleging that the knife sheath carrying Kohberger's DNA had chain of custody problems serious enough to challenge at trial. That expert, Brent Turvey, says the defense team never acted on his findings. Meanwhile, a former FBI agent's new book is surfacing untested crime scene evidence and competing theories about whether one person could have committed the attack alone. Eric Faddis — criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor who has stood on both sides of murder cases built on physical evidence — joins Hidden Killers Live to analyze the chain of custody allegations, explain what the defense's behavior signals about their own confidence in the plea, and confront the hardest question: when a defendant waives all appeal rights and the evidence was never cross-examined, is a guilty plea the same thing as justice? Faddis brings a rare dual perspective — he has been the prosecutor putting evidence in front of a jury and the defense attorney attacking it — and he does not hold back on what this situation means for the families still waiting for answers.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.#Kohberger #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #KnifeSheath #EricFaddis #BrokenPlea #UniversityOfIdaho #MadisonMogen #KayleeGoncalves #HiddenKillers

April 23rd, 2026

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty in Suffolk County Court to seven counts of murder — three first-degree and four second-degree — in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings spanning 1993 to 2010. He also admitted under the plea agreement to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata, an eighth victim whose killing was not separately charged. Prosecutors dismissed three doubled-up murder charges in exchange for the plea. Heuermann faces consecutive sentences of life without parole for the first-degree murder convictions, plus a consecutive term of one hundred years to life for the second-degree convictions. Sentencing is scheduled in Suffolk County Court.The case against Heuermann was built on DNA evidence recovered from a legally obtained abandonment sample — a discarded pizza crust collected from a Manhattan sidewalk after months of surveillance. That sample matched a male hair found in the burlap wrapping around the remains of Megan Waterman, one of the four victims originally discovered along Ocean Parkway in 2010. The DNA match provided the probable cause for warrants that led to Heuermann's residence and electronic devices, which prosecutors allege contained checklists, planning documents, and instructions related to evidence destruction.Heuermann admitted to killing Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, Megan Waterman, and Karen Vergata. He confirmed in his allocution that all eight women were killed by strangulation. As part of the plea agreement, Heuermann is required to cooperate with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit — a condition his defense attorney described as an obligation to be "truthful, accurate, and complete." This week's coverage examines the full evidentiary chain from DNA recovery through prosecution, the plea mechanics, the FBI cooperation framework, and expert analysis from Robin Dreeke and Eric Faddis on what the documented methodology reveals about the case.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 #GuiltyPlea #LISK #DNAEvidence #MeganWaterman #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeToday #SerialKiller #GilgoFour

Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women. His defense attorney called it "relief." Not remorse. Not accountability. Relief. That single word tells you more about Heuermann's internal framework than the plea itself — and this week's panel digs into exactly why.A discarded pizza crust recovered from a Manhattan garbage can gave investigators the DNA match that broke this case open. That sample connected Heuermann to a male hair found in the burlap wrapping around Megan Waterman's remains. Megan was 22 years old, a mother from Maine who called her three-year-old daughter every single day. When those calls stopped in June 2010, her family knew immediately something was wrong. She was found six months later on Ocean Parkway alongside the rest of the Gilgo Four.Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder — Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor, and Megan Waterman — and admitted to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata. Prosecutors allege his devices contained checklists, methodology notes, and evidence destruction instructions. Every killing allegedly occurred when his family was out of state.Retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke and defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis join the discussion to break down the behavioral significance of Heuermann's courtroom demeanor, what the documented methodology tells us about his psychological architecture, the legal mechanics behind the plea deal, and what the FBI behavioral cooperation agreement actually requires. The questions that matter most aren't about the sentence — life without parole — they're about the person behind the planning.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 #GuiltyPlea #RobinDreeke #EricFaddis #LISK #BehavioralAnalysis #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersLive #GilgoFour

It has been fifteen, some say amazing, some say long seasons of RHOBH, but Kyle's Housewife game has finally been exposed thanks to a very unexpected source no one saw coming. With RHONJ back,  almost filming for the upcoming Season Fifteen, it is time to meet the new cast in its entirety.  Carl Radke has a rumored secret girlfriend. Last, but not least, Gizelle and Robyn read Wendy for filth, the public worries about Miss Osefo and Phaedra Parks has two words of advice, Plea Deal! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $79 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days) WHATNOT - www.whatnot.com (Download The Whatnot App To Get Free Shipping On Your First Order To Live Shop on The US's #1 Live Shopping App) PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) DAUGHTRY (Download Daughtry's New Single “Antidote”) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rex Heuermann's guilty plea in Suffolk County Court carries legal implications that extend well beyond sentencing. The 62-year-old architect pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder and admitted to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata — an eighth victim he was never formally charged with killing. The plea agreement, accepted by Judge Timothy Mazzei, includes a waiver of Heuermann's right to appeal, a provision barring further prosecution related to the eight named victims, and a requirement that he cooperate with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit.The procedural context matters. In September 2025, Judge Mazzei ruled whole genome sequencing evidence admissible — a significant evidentiary milestone that connected Heuermann to the killings through DNA technology his defense had argued was not yet scientifically accepted. The judge also denied the defense motion to sever the seven charges into separate trials. With both rulings in place and trial scheduled for September 2026, the defense had no remaining legal basis to contest the prosecution's core evidence.The inclusion of Karen Vergata in the plea raises distinct legal questions. Vergata, who disappeared from Manhattan in 1996 and whose remains were recovered from Fire Island and near Gilgo Beach years apart, emerged as a subject during a proffer session — a confidential evidentiary meeting between the defendant and prosecutors. Heuermann raised her name, and that disclosure initiated plea discussions according to the DA. By folding her admission into the plea, Heuermann avoided a separate prosecution while simultaneously gaining protection from future charges related to her death.The cooperation provision requires Heuermann to participate in interviews with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. The DA has characterized this as an academic exercise designed to advance behavioral understanding of serial offenders. Legal analysts have noted that the provision reportedly lacks enforceable penalties for noncompliance. Sentencing is scheduled for June, where Heuermann faces multiple life sentences without parole.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 #GuiltyPlea #GilgoBeachKiller #KarenVergata #PleaDeal #SuffolkCounty #FederalCooperation #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

KSL's Top Story: A former Box Elder County judge is now pleading guilty for several crimes against children.  KSL NewsRadio’s Heather Peterson reports from the Ogden courthouse.

Newly released DOJ files further expose just how extraordinarily lenient Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal and jail sentence were, underscoring years of criticism that he was given special treatment. Despite facing serious federal charges tied to the abuse of multiple minors, the case was resolved at the state level through a deal that dramatically reduced his exposure. Instead of a lengthy federal prison sentence, Epstein served just a short stint in county jail, with the bulk of that time spent under a work-release arrangement that allowed him to leave custody for most of the day, six days a week.The records also reveal that even those minimal restrictions were barely enforced. Epstein was allowed to operate out of an office, was transported by his own driver, and maintained a level of autonomy that bore little resemblance to actual incarceration. Accounts from interviews and internal records suggest he continued inappropriate behavior during this period with little interference, raising serious questions about oversight and accountability. Taken together, the details paint a picture not just of a favorable deal, but of a system that repeatedly bent to accommodate him rather than enforce the consequences his crimes warranted.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal and jail term emerge from DOJ files - CBS News

Newly released DOJ files further expose just how extraordinarily lenient Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal and jail sentence were, underscoring years of criticism that he was given special treatment. Despite facing serious federal charges tied to the abuse of multiple minors, the case was resolved at the state level through a deal that dramatically reduced his exposure. Instead of a lengthy federal prison sentence, Epstein served just a short stint in county jail, with the bulk of that time spent under a work-release arrangement that allowed him to leave custody for most of the day, six days a week.The records also reveal that even those minimal restrictions were barely enforced. Epstein was allowed to operate out of an office, was transported by his own driver, and maintained a level of autonomy that bore little resemblance to actual incarceration. Accounts from interviews and internal records suggest he continued inappropriate behavior during this period with little interference, raising serious questions about oversight and accountability. Taken together, the details paint a picture not just of a favorable deal, but of a system that repeatedly bent to accommodate him rather than enforce the consequences his crimes warranted.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal and jail term emerge from DOJ files - CBS NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Newly released DOJ files further expose just how extraordinarily lenient Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal and jail sentence were, underscoring years of criticism that he was given special treatment. Despite facing serious federal charges tied to the abuse of multiple minors, the case was resolved at the state level through a deal that dramatically reduced his exposure. Instead of a lengthy federal prison sentence, Epstein served just a short stint in county jail, with the bulk of that time spent under a work-release arrangement that allowed him to leave custody for most of the day, six days a week.The records also reveal that even those minimal restrictions were barely enforced. Epstein was allowed to operate out of an office, was transported by his own driver, and maintained a level of autonomy that bore little resemblance to actual incarceration. Accounts from interviews and internal records suggest he continued inappropriate behavior during this period with little interference, raising serious questions about oversight and accountability. Taken together, the details paint a picture not just of a favorable deal, but of a system that repeatedly bent to accommodate him rather than enforce the consequences his crimes warranted.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal and jail term emerge from DOJ files - CBS NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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Alexis Von Yates, a stepmother from the United States, faced serious criminal charges involving the prolonged abuse of her young stepson. Authorities alleged a sustained pattern of mistreatment carried out within the family home, a setting where the child had no means of escape and no immediate protection. The case drew significant public attention once details began to emerge through the legal process.Investigators built a case relying heavily on witness accounts, medical documentation, and the testimony of those close to the family. The evidence presented a troubling picture of a child left vulnerable within a household that was meant to provide safety. Prosecutors moved forward with multiple charges reflecting the severity and duration of the alleged conduct.Alexis Von Yates ultimately entered a guilty plea as part of a negotiated agreement with prosecutors. The plea deal, as is common in cases of this nature, resolved the matter without a full trial while still resulting in a criminal conviction on record. Sentencing followed the terms established through the agreement between defense and prosecution.The case raises broader questions about the systems meant to protect children inside the home, including how abuse of this nature can go undetected for extended periods. It also opens a wider conversation about how plea agreements in child abuse cases are structured and whether the outcomes adequately reflect the harm done to survivors.Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases examining real investigations and the justice system.

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It's Merciless Monday on The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty as Super Bowl Champion Shaun King joins to RESPOND to the Raiders TRADING Maxx Crosby to the Ravens, Rams making Trent McDuffie the Highest Paid CB in NFL History, Donald Trump's Plan for an Executive Order to Fix College Sports, and more! True Crime Analyst & Host of PopCrimeTV Lauren Conlin joins as well to breakdown the latest on Sherrone Moore's Plea Deal and more! Join us for this and much more on MERCILESS Monday on The REALEST Show on Planet ERF! Like, Comment, and Subscribe! The Coach JB Show with Big Smitty is the realest sports show on Planet ERF! We discuss what other talk shows & debate shows refuse to discuss! We are LIVE 3 hours a day from 6-9am pacific with the realest guests on Planet ERF! Coach Jason Brown is the star of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U", master motivator, and legendary JUCO football coach!! Darnell Smith Fox Sports very own, Ball State Alum, and Nap towns finest! Merciless Monday | Talk that Talk Tuesday | Work-Boot Wednesday | Truth Telling Thursday's | Free Game Friday Matt McChesney on Monday/Friday Steve Kim on Tuesday/Thursday Shaun King - Former NFL QB Monday/Wednesday/Friday Live M-F 6am-9am PST. Subscribe and become a member today, $2.99 for general membership or $5.99 to join Slap Nation and get access to the exclusive Coach's Crew group Chat!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The former coach of the Michigan Wolverines has reached a deal with prosecutors. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

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Jason Abreu grew up in a good family, on track to become a lawyer, until the recession blew up his plans and pushed him into the New York City nightlife scene. What started as legit nightclub promoting slowly turned into moving drugs through NYC clubs, big money, fast nights, and a double life he thought he had under control. Then undercover cops took him down, and Jason was sent to New York state prison. He got out, went right back to the game, and got caught again, earning a second trip upstate. In this episode, Jason sits down with me and breaks down exactly how it happened: the first bad decision, how the nightclub world really works, the rush of easy money, the takedown, and what New York state prison is actually like on the inside, from daily politics to survival _____________________________________________ #NYC #NewYorkStatePrison #PrisonLife #UndercoverCops #DrugDealing #NightclubCrime #TrueCrime #prisonstories _____________________________________________ Thank you to 300 LETTERS for sponsoring this episode: Visit http://300letters.org/ to learn more or get support. Your donation to 300 Letters is an investment in safer neighborhoods & healthier families. _____________________________________________ Connect with Jason Abreu: Instagram: @madeupnorthnyc Podcast IG: @offthecountpodcast _____________________________________________ 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 From Prison Transfer To State Property 00:44 Jason Abreu: Good Kid, Good Family 02:23 Wanted To Be A Lawyer, Stayed Out Of Trouble 04:34 How NYC Nightlife Pulled Him Off Track 06:14 Crash, Drugs & Ego: The Downward Spiral 11:12 Getting Shot In The Club & Feeling Invincible 16:47 Ignoring Trauma & Diving Deeper Into Nightlife 19:43 Drugs, Greed & His First Indictment 23:56 Undercover Cop Setup & The Arrest 27:38 Arrests, Bail Money & Mounting Consequences 33:39 First Time On Rikers Island 37:11 Plea Deal, Charges & Sentencing Explained 39:50 Upstate Prison Life: Politics & Violence 51:47 Survival Rules, OGs & Getting Ready For Release 54:07 Re-Entry, No Money & Old Temptations 59:13 Second Arrest & The Ultimate Betrayal 01:04:18 Resentment, Forgiveness & Coming Back To Prison 01:09:19 Second Bid: Pandemic Lockdowns Inside 01:12:21 Finding Purpose & Breaking His Own Cycle 01:15:56 “Made Up North” – Turning His Story Into A Movement 01:19:00 Avoiding Triggers & Staying Out Of The Game 01:22:31 Rebuilding Life, Writing The Book & Giving Back 01:24:41 Why His Story Matters & Final Message To Viewers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Dodd has done it to herself again. In a series of on line, now viral, video exchanges with the one and only Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa, Kelly has managed to alienate more Bravoholics and Housewives, subject herself to savage takedowns by the Good Doc herself and seemingly lose sponsors, or at least fake sponsors, by the apparent  masses. Will Jeff Lewis be next to jump ship and abandon his sometimes radio guest Kelly? In other news, The RHOP Reunion, Part I, has come and gone and it might as well have been called The Wendy Show. Wendy reveals she will never be the same person after her arrest, is upset she had her liberties taken away in jail and seemed more upset over Karen's conviction than her own current he$$.  Last, but not least, Andy Cohen defends RHORI! @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The prosecution recommended time served. The judge said no.Juliana Peres Magalhães — the au pair who admitted firing the shot that killed Joseph Ryan while Brendan Banfield stabbed his wife Christine to death — was sentenced Friday to ten years in prison. Judge Penney Azcarate rejected the Commonwealth's recommendation that Magalhães walk free after roughly two years behind bars, delivering instead the maximum sentence available under the plea agreement."You do not deserve anything other than incarceration and a life of reflection on what you have done," Azcarate told Magalhães. "May it weigh heavily on your soul."The judge called this "the most serious manslaughter scenario this court has ever seen" and systematically dismantled any notion that Juliana was merely a passive participant in Brendan Banfield's scheme. She detailed how Juliana spent weeks messaging Joe Ryan, knowing she was luring him to his death. How she waited nearby and alerted Banfield when Ryan arrived. How she hung up when Christine Banfield begged her to call 911. And how she walked up to Joe Ryan as he lay moaning on the floor and shot him point blank in the heart."At any point for at least the month prior — or that day — you could have stopped this. The plan did not work without your full involvement."Joe Ryan's mother delivered a devastating victim impact statement, revealing she still hasn't taken down her Christmas tree since her son's murder — it stands behind the urn holding his ashes. "My son's life was used and thrown away, seen as worthless and utterly disposable."This episode features full analysis of the sentencing hearing, the judge's ruling, and what this means for cooperating witnesses in future cases.#JulianaMagalhaes #BrendanBanfield #AuPairAffair #ChristineBanfield #JosephRyan #FairfaxCounty #TrueCrime #Sentencing #JudgeAzcarate #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen 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.

A Bisbee teenager who once faced decades in prison is now awaiting sentencing after reaching a last-minute plea deal in an assault case that hinged on his claim of self-defense.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prosecution asked for time served. The judge said no.Juliana Peres Magalhães — the au pair who admitted firing the shot that killed Joseph Ryan while her lover Brendan Banfield stabbed his wife Christine to death — was just sentenced to 10 years in prison. Judge Penney Azcarate rejected the Commonwealth's recommendation that Magalhães walk free after roughly two years behind bars.This sentencing hearing delivered the emotional reckoning that many felt was missing from the trial itself. Deirdre Fisher, Joe Ryan's mother, read a victim impact statement that confronted Magalhães directly about the son she lost — an innocent man lured to his death through a fake fetish profile that Magalhães helped create. The Banfield family also addressed the court, acknowledging that Juliana was "a young woman in a foreign country, in love with her employer" while making clear that cooperation doesn't erase culpability.Magalhães spoke before sentencing, telling the court: "I know my remorse cannot bring you peace. I pray for forgiveness, and I have never forgave myself."But remorse wasn't enough.Judge Azcarate's decision sends a clear message: testifying against your co-conspirator doesn't automatically entitle you to leniency. Magalhães admitted to participating in a scheme that ended two lives. She admitted to pulling the trigger on a man who thought he was walking into a consensual encounter. Whatever her cooperation meant for the Banfield conviction, it didn't change what she did that night in February 2023.This episode features the full sentencing audio from the Fairfax County courtroom — including the victim impact statements, Juliana's allocution, and Judge Azcarate's ruling. If you followed the trial, this is the moment where consequences finally arrived.#JulianaMagalhaes #BrendanBanfield #AuPairAffair #ChristineBanfield #JoeRyan #FairfaxCounty #TrueCrime #Sentencing #JudgeAzcarate #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen 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.

New FBI documents reveal that in July 2006, Trump called Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter to discuss Jeffrey Epstein's activities with minors. Trump told the chief "everyone knew" what Epstein was doing with teenage girls and described Ghislaine Maxwell as "evil." This FBI 302 interview report from October 2019 contradicts Trump's repeated denials about having knowledge of Epstein's crimes. The Miami Herald investigation by journalist Julie K. Brown uncovered this previously unreported phone call between Trump and Palm Beach police during the initial Epstein investigation. Chief Reiter's interview details how the case developed in 2005 when a 14-year-old victim came forward, leading to surveillance of Epstein's Palm Beach home where police observed underage girls with backpacks and braces. The investigation faced obstacles when US Attorney Alex Acosta gave Epstein a controversial plea deal in 2007 despite evidence involving nearly 40 underage victims. The original 53-count federal indictment would have resulted in 240 years to multiple life sentences, but Epstein served only 13 months in county jail with work release privileges. Palm Beach police referred the case to federal authorities in 2006, and Trump was among the first to contact police when news broke about the Epstein investigation. The FBI documents show Trump admitted being around Epstein when teenagers were present, directly contradicting his 2019 statement claiming he had no knowledge of Epstein molesting girls. Detective Joe Recarey led the Palm Beach investigation until his death in 2018, and boxes of evidence from his home were turned over to the FBI in 2019, leading to renewed federal charges against Epstein before his death in prison. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Amanda Tarver opens up about one of the most shocking chapters of her life, discovering she was pregnant just weeks after self-surrendering to federal prison, navigating pregnancy and childbirth behind bars, and the emotional reality of giving birth while incarcerated. In this conversation with Ian Bick, Amanda breaks down how her decisions led to federal prison time, the trauma and resilience of motherhood inside the prison system, and how that experience inspired her and her husband to start 300 Letters, a nonprofit supporting families impacted by incarceration and helping break the cycle of trauma. _____________________________________________ #PregnantInPrison #GaveBirthInPrison #PrisonStory #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonLife #InmateStories #LifeAfterPrison #lockedinwithianbick _____________________________________________ Connect with Amanda Tarver: Website: https://300letters.org/ Instagram & Tiktok: @IAMLEGENDFITNESS @300LETTERS @TRUTHBYAMANDA _____________________________________________ 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 Amanda's Story: Pregnancy, Prison & Survival 00:54 Childhood, Family Instability & Constant Moving 02:58 Parents' Relationship & Early Trauma 06:42 Strict vs. Lenient Parenting & Control 08:34 Money, Independence & Teen Responsibilities 09:25 School Behavior & Early Warning Signs 09:55 Never Imagining Prison as a Teen 10:34 Family History of Incarceration 11:02 Growing Up Cuban in Miami 11:58 Early Adulthood & First Pregnancy 13:32 Motherhood, Independence & College Life 14:04 Family Reaction to Becoming Pregnant 15:44 Navigating Complicated Family Dynamics 17:51 Meeting Legend Tarver & Falling in Love 20:54 Discovering the Drug Operation 22:59 Getting Involved & Sending Money 25:02 Normalizing Crime & Ignoring Red Flags 28:10 Consequences, Arrest & Federal Indictment 32:44 Detention Center, Court Dates & Legal Process 41:11 First Days in Prison & Culture Shock 47:46 Pregnant in Prison: Fear, Stress & Reality 52:26 Taking a Plea Deal & Self-Surrender 58:09 Adjusting to Prison & Finding Support 01:03:20 Pregnancy Programs & Giving Birth While Incarcerated 01:08:32 Motherhood in Prison: Nutrition & Daily Life 01:15:13 Family Impact & Reentry Challenges 01:19:08 Halfway House & Reuniting With My Kids 01:27:16 Talking to Children About Prison 01:34:32 Finding Purpose After Prison 01:38:28 Starting 300 Letters & Giving Back 01:44:22 Breaking the Cycle & Empowering Others 01:46:03 Final Advice to My Younger Self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The recently released 2007 draft federal indictment against Jeffrey Epstein reveals the full scope of charges that were prepared but never filed. The 56-page document outlined 32 felony counts involving 19 girls under the age of 18, spanning a six-year period from 2001 to 2007. The charges included conspiracy to defraud the United States, sex trafficking of minors, enticement of a minor, and facilitating unlawful travel for illicit sex acts. Twenty-five of these counts carried potential life sentences with mandatory minimums between 10 and 15 years. Federal prosecutors in West Palm Beach had assembled exhaustive evidence and prepared an 82-page prosecution memo to support the indictment. Instead of facing these charges, Epstein's high-priced legal team, including Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz, negotiated a plea deal with US Attorney Alex Acosta that allowed Epstein to plead guilty to just two state charges. He served only 13 months in county jail with work release privileges, leaving the facility daily to work from his office. The draft indictment details how Epstein targeted vulnerable teenage girls, many from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and operated a systematic sex trafficking operation with the assistance of employees whose names remain redacted. The document reveals threats made to victims and a pattern of abuse that could have resulted in over 100 years of prison time if prosecuted. Hawk examines the legal framework, the specific charges, and the failure of justice that allowed Epstein to continue abusing minors for another 11 years until his 2019 arrest and death. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

The Jesse Butler case is far from over. The 18-year-old Stillwater, Oklahoma teen pled no contest to 11 felonies — including attempted rape, strangulation, and violating a protective order — and received no prison time under youthful offender status. But now attorney Rachel Bussett has filed a motion arguing the entire plea was legally void from the beginning.According to court filings, the victims were never properly consulted. Critical orders were entered without required signatures. One victim was having surgery the day youthful offender status was granted — she had no idea it was happening. The DA allegedly met with a minor victim without her parent or attorney present, told her about the plea deal, and then instructed her not to tell her mother.Bussett's argument is unprecedented in Oklahoma: if the procedural requirements weren't followed, the plea itself is void ab initio — void from the start. That means Butler's due process argument collapses, and the case could be reset for adult prosecution.February 3rd, 2026 is the preliminary hearing to determine what this challenge looks like. Meanwhile, a federal lawsuit has been filed against Stillwater Public Schools, Principal Walter Howell, school resource officer Paul Blankinship, and Butler's parents — including Mack Butler, the former Oklahoma State football operations director who was working as the school district's assistant athletic director during the alleged assaults.Jesse Butler turns 19 in August. If he completes his rehabilitation plan, his record gets expunged. But if this motion succeeds, he could face real prison time.#JesseButler #JesseMackButler #StillwaterOklahoma #MarsysLaw #TrueCrime #PayneCounty #VictimsRights #OklahomaState #YouthfulOffender #CourtroomDramaJoin 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.

Jesse Butler thought he got away with it. The Stillwater, Oklahoma teen pled no contest to 11 felony charges — attempted rape, rape by instrumentation, strangulation, violating a protective order — and avoided prison entirely. But attorney Rachel Bussett just filed a motion that could blow the whole thing up.Her argument: the plea was void from the start. According to court documents, victims weren't consulted before the deal was struck. Orders were filed without signatures. One victim was in surgery when the youthful offender certification was entered. The DA allegedly told a minor victim about the plea — and then told her not to tell her mother.On February 3rd, 2026, a Payne County court will decide whether this Marsy's Law challenge moves forward. If Bussett wins, Jesse Butler's plea deal could be thrown out and the case could restart as an adult prosecution.And that's not all. A federal lawsuit now names Stillwater Public Schools, Principal Walter Howell, the school resource officer, and Butler's own parents — including his father Mack Butler, former Oklahoma State football operations director — as defendants. The allegations include Title IX violations, civil rights violations, and claims the school refused to enter a protective order into their database because they didn't want to interfere with Butler's education.The system failed these girls. Now the families are fighting back on every front.#JesseButler #StillwaterOklahoma #MarsysLaw #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #PayneCounty #JusticeForSurvivors #OklahomaState #YouthfulOffender #RachelBussettJoin 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.

Sign up for your $1/month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/lawnerd  Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/JJSQ_gojOt8  Day 2 of the Brendan Banfield trial brought the critical testimony and cross-examination of co-defendant Juliana Peres Magalhães (the au pair) to a close. We break down the specifics of Juliana's plea agreement, including the reduced charge to voluntary manslaughter (max 10 years) and the prosecution's recommendation of "time served" contingent on her continued cooperation. The judge, however, has the final say. The defense revealed that Brendan Banfield's mother paid for Juliana's attorney until she signed the plea deal—a key detail suggesting pressure and raising questions of ethical conflict. RESOURCES Brendan Banfield Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJb4sr2pUz0DBmbgee_wMs9  Brendan Banfield Trial Case Briefs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH62KmcADDEwU_PMD6z6QGdsz  Alex Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E18 - Congress required the Department of Justice to release (nearly) everything it had from the investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell by December 19th, so of course they pretended to do that on time on Friday afternoon and then waited until everyone was just about to start heading home for the holidays before actually dumping 30,000 pages of anything resembling actual substance into the record on Tuesday morning. We review and discuss new revelations on how much more time Trump spent on Epstein's plane than we ever knew, the 30-year-old FBI report that could have changed everything, the astonishing correspondence between the prosecution and the Epstein defense team throughout his 2008 plea negotiations, and so much more. You can also watch this episode on YouTube! The Epstein Files Transparency Act  Epstein Files database (Camaron Stephenson) DOJ Office of Professional Responsibility report on Epstein plea negotiations (NOV. 2020) Maria Farmer's 1996 report to the FBI Opinion and Order from Judge Kenneth Marra in Jane Doe cases summarizing DOJ's failure to advise Epstein survivors of the 2008 Non-Prosecution Agreement and plea Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!