Podcasts about pleas

Dom talks with Far North dairy farmer Julianne Bainbridge about her ongoing battle with Madagascan Ragwort, the effect it's having on farms in the area and why her pleas for help are largely being ignored. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Listen to Pastor Marc preach from Psalm 86, sharing how our heartfelt requests are strengthened by having informed reasons behind them. Psalm 86

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Axios reported that an AI startup CEO entered a secret fraud plea and continued closing deals. Private companies may not be obligated to disclose sealed legal matters outside of specific contracts, which shifts more risk management to diligence and contract design. Customers can strengthen vendor reviews with structured background checks, verified security attestations, and termination and notification clauses. Investors can add third party background investigations, watchlist screening, and updated representations and covenants with enforcement remedies. Boards can form special committees, engage outside counsel, limit executive authority during reviews, and tighten controls and whistleblower channels. Founders can operationalize governance to speed sales and fundraising while reducing counterparties' risk exposure.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kouri Richins' children asked a judge to lock her away forever. Minutes later, she stood up and effectively told them she's coming back. This look back breaks down both halves of that courtroom — the boys' statements and the mother's response — word by word.Three sons described what life inside that house had been like: locked bedroom doors, a mother they said was drunk almost daily, threats against their animals, an older brother sneaking food and care to a younger one because no adult was doing it. A childhood defined, they said, by a parent who was either absent or impaired. They handed those words to their therapists because they still can't face the woman prosecutors say destroyed their family — and each of them asked the court for the same thing: keep her away, because they finally feel safe and that ends the second she's free.Kouri's response acknowledged none of it. Not the locked doors. Not the threats against their pets. Instead, she spoke for more than half an hour — about her marriage, her love story, her fight — told the boys to "be like your dad," the man a jury convicted her of killing, suggested his death may not have been what prosecutors claimed, and promised children who say they're terrified of her that she's coming home. This look back plays her statement back against theirs and reads the disconnect for what it is. We revisit where the case stood at the time of our reporting.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=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X 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 #RichinsSentencing #UtahMurder #TrueCrime #CourtSpeech #FentanylCase #ParkCity #Allocution #HiddenKillers

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Luke 10:25-29 - Pastor Robert Kratzer - 06/28/26, Sun AM - Living Word Assembly, Jennings, LA. Pleas...

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Hebrews 3:5-8 - Pastor Robert Kratzer - 06/14/26, Sun AM - Living Word Assembly, Jennings, LA. Pleas...

PODCAST ABOVE: On this insightful and legally detailed episode of the WGNS Monthly District Attorney Show, host J. Paul Newman welcomes Rutherford County District Attorney Gen

David and Thomas talk about emotional pleas during the sermon. What are some instances of emotional pleas that you’ve heard?

John 17:22-26 - Pastor Robert Kratzer - 05/27/26, Wed PM - Living Word Assembly, Jennings, LA. Pleas...

The United States won’t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with ARN and the government’s contentious tax reforms will take their time to get to parliament. Read more: Trump says planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders’ request Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire unite for new ARN show PM flags delay on drafting trusts tax grabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kouri Richins had forty minutes. She used every one of them. She talked about herself. She talked about her innocence. She told her sons to "be like your dad" and to "ignore the noise." She told them their memories were "an absolute lie" and to distrust the people keeping them safe. In forty minutes, she never once acknowledged what her children had just told the court through three therapists who read their words because the boys are too young to stand at that podium.One described waking up to sirens. Another described feeding his younger brother and walking him to the bus stop because nobody else was doing it. The youngest described being locked in his room so often his sibling had to bring him meals — and watching his animals die from neglect. He's nine. His message to Judge Mrazik: "Once she is gone, I will feel happy."While those words were read, cameras caught Kouri scoffing and rolling her eyes. Then her own family took the podium, called her innocent, and the tears appeared instantly — reserved for her own suffering, not her children's.Judge Richard Mrazik sentenced her to life without the possibility of parole on what would have been Eric Richins' forty-fourth birthday. The jury had convicted in under three hours. The sentencing lasted five.Tony Brueski walks through the full hearing — every reaction, every statement, every moment the courtroom saw who Kouri Richins actually is when the camera is rolling and she doesn't realize it matters. After sentencing, she messaged an admirer with a winking emoji: "They haven't seen anything yet." A nine-year-old had already said everything that needed saying.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=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This 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 #RichinsSentencing #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #LifeWithoutParole #ParkCityUtah #ImpactStatements #JusticeForEric #CourtRoom

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John 16:16-33 - Pastor Robert Kratzer - 05/13/26, Wed PM - Living Word Assembly, Jennings, LA. Pleas...

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

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the decision to quash an appeal by the New Zealand mosque gunman to abandon his guilty pleas.

Daniel's Prayer Was “seeking him {God} by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting . . . ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God . . . we have sinned and done wrong'” MESSAGE SUMMARY: There are times when you need clarity, understanding, knowledge and insights from God about the specific issues that you, your family, your church, or your country are facing. In your personal relationship with God as a Jesus Follower, the Lord will speak to you; but sometimes it takes your listening and fasting to hear Him. For example, when Joel received a Word when the land was to be destroyed, he called a fast (i.e. Joel 1:14): “Consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD.”. Some things you are facing in your life must be dealt with by both prayer and fasting. Fasting releases a spiritual power – in your weakness, God is made strong in your life. Daniel's prayer, from Daniel 9:3-5, provides a context for asking direction from God: “Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the LORD my God and made confession, saying, ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and rules.'".     TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Joel 1:13-16; Matthew 6:16; Daniel 9:3-7; Psalms138:1-8. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Marriage – A Current Assessment (Christ the King Anglican Church; Birmingham, AL)” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Kiki and Quay discuss the current trend of podcasters and influencers who supported MAGA in 2024 now trying to do complete 180s and claim they never did or that they are shocked things are going to straight to hell. We saw you in 4k, you aint got to lie, Craig.

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Pastor Dan Burrell begins Holy Week with a Palm Sunday sermon stemming from Luke 19:41-44 focused on the sorrow of being near Christ, but not knowing Him.

On the Mar 27 edition: Attorneys for Fulton County and the Trump administration squared off in court today over the county's demand that the FBI return seized ballots from the 2020 election; the families of three women who died as a result of abortion-related complications are pleading with lawmakers to change state law; and today is opening day for the 2026 Atlanta Braves season.

In this Bonus Episode, dive into Iran's bold escalation: launching intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) toward the US-UK base on Diego Garcia, marking their longest-range strike yet and showcasing advanced capabilities. Explore ongoing voter integrity concerns, including dead voters lingering on election rolls and risks of fraud. Highlight recent guilty pleas in Minnesota's massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, where more defendants admitted to wire fraud in a multimillion-dollar child nutrition scandal. Plus, examine AI's possible introduction to the Georgia Supreme Court where an attorney might be in significant trouble for citing cases that don't exist. Don't miss this timely breakdown of global threats, election security, corruption, and tech in the courts. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Dangerous Toys (self-titled, 1989) was brought to the show by Dig Me Out community member Keith Miller, who nominated it for the December 2025 Patreon poll, and the community agreed, sending it to the top with 37% of the vote over LA Guns, Ozzy's Diary of a Madman, and Lillian Axe. Keith clearly knew what he was doing. Want to bring YOUR favorite lost or overlooked album to the table? Suggest it for a future episode or community poll.It went Gold. It spent 36 weeks on the Billboard 200. It was all over Headbangers Ball. So why does Dangerous Toys feel like a secret handshake instead of a household name?Jason Dziak, Tim Minneci, and Chip Midnight dig into the self-titled 1989 debut from Austin, Texas sleaze metal outfit Dangerous Toys, a Columbia Records release produced by Max Norman (Ozzy, Megadeth) that sold half a million copies, then quietly disappeared when grunge rewrote the rules. The guys cover the band's Austin origin story, Jason McMaster's prog-metal background in Watchtower, the punchy thrash-adjacent production, and an honest verdict on where Side B runs out of steam.If you love Bang Tango, BulletBoys, or any hair metal record in the sweet spot between Southern boogie and melodic hard rock, this episode is for you.Episode Highlights* Intro: Album overview and the December 2025 poll reveal* 17:49: Teas'n, Pleas'n, the bluesy opener with a mid-song time signature surprise* 20:10: Scared, the unanimous fan favorite and the Alice Cooper cameo story* 21:03: Queen of the Nile, the power-pop curveball nobody expected from Austin* 26:26: Scared (revisited), playlist staple debate and 35 years of replay value* 27:25: Outlaw, Dokken comparisons and the George Lynch guitar tone* 27:29: Here Comes Trouble, the hard rocker where McMaster's voice really lands* 28:07: Feels Like a Hammer, the Zeppelin-esque acoustic intro and the power ballad question* 29:12: Take Me Drunk, the humor and the misheard lyric that made everyone laugh* 30:27: Sport'n a Woody, lyrically juvenile but mercifully short* 35:58: Production deep dive, Max Norman's thrash-adjacent approach and why this isn't Appetite* 40:34: Ten Boots (Stompin'), the Side B drop-off begins* 42:27: That Dog, the consensus weak link* 46:10: The verdict, where all three hosts land on the album* Outro: Nominator shoutout to Keith MillerJoin the dmounion.com to pick your favorite lost record and join us on the show.Have a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe

Love is in the air as we see a beautiful story of love and loss through Milhouse's eyes. Join us as we break down this Season 3 classic and stick around for our utter nonsense including:- New insults- Birthday shout outs- New band names- BTS reveals- Lots of Mikes- Double down shout outs- Comfort films that you wouldn't expect- Hearty Twin Peaks Day greetings- Odd transitions- Songs that creeped out Little Cori- Questionable parenting- Indiana Jones talk- What did we ask our lying Magic 8 Balls- Omar Vizquel facts- Pleas to stop romanticizing books that should not be romanticized- Bryan looks like an idiot- In Living Color memories- Cori guarantees- Golden Girls appreciationAll of this and so much more! So grab a 10 lb. tub of gummy bears and come along for the ride!Our Recommendations:- Bryan: Us Men and Woman's Olympic Gold Medals the Winter Olympics, Alyssa Liu and the return of Scrubs Cori: The film Wuthering Heights, odd music parings and travels with Dean - Patrick: Andor Season 1, Rewatching old comedies and the Scrubs rebootGo support Patrick and check out the cool stuff that he and his wife make at www.morganstreethill.comWant to reach out to us here's how you can do it:Email: soitscometothispod@gmail.comInstagram: @soitscometothis_podFacebook: @soitscome2thisWeb: radpantheon.com

Episode 102 In the conclusion of our coverage of the Seton Hall University dorm fire, we return to January of 2000, when flames broke out inside Boland Hall, trapping students behind smoke-filled corridors and turning a college residence hall into the scene of one of the most devastating campus fires in recent memory. In this episode, we walk through the fire investigation itself—how investigators began piecing together what happened that night and why, despite the lack of clear physical evidence, they quickly suspected the fire had been intentionally set. We examine the subtle clues that pointed investigators toward arson, from burn patterns and witness accounts to inconsistencies in the early explanations coming from students who had been in the building that night. But the investigation quickly ran into a wall. Witnesses began clamming up, stories changed, and the tight-knit social circles inside the dorm made it difficult for investigators to get reliable information about what had really happened in the lounge where the fire began. As the case stalled, law enforcement took increasingly aggressive steps to move the investigation forward, including compelling testimony through a grand jury in an effort to break through the silence. Eventually, an unexpected development helped investigators finally connect the dots: the involvement of a notorious mafia hitman who had information that helped push the investigation toward indictments. Those indictments would ultimately reach beyond the two students accused of setting the fire. Prosecutors also charged members of one suspect's family with witness tampering, alleging attempts to interfere with the investigation as authorities worked to determine who was responsible for the fire that night. In the final chapter of this story, we examine how the investigation unfolded, how the case was built despite limited physical evidence, and how the legal consequences spread far beyond the two young men accused of starting the fire. Purchase the book After The Fire that we sourced for this episode here: https://a.co/d/08OUjIBm or watch the documentary on Tubi. The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified.  Inner Sanctum Acknowledgments: Eternal gratitude to our Inner Sanctum patrons, Melanie Curtis, Jenny Mercer and Laura Pisciotta, for helping us bring light to the stories others would rather leave in the ashes. Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated  Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. 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Guido Verweyen) • Documentary • 2013 • Featuring Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos “Suits filed in Seton Hall dorm fire” • Arizona Daily Sun • Jan 19, 2002 https://azdailysun.com/suits-filed-in-seton-hall-dorm-fire/article_46018ce6-ff78-5daa-b309-879a91f2501e.html “Experts for defense fault Seton Hall in fatal dorm fire” • Chicago Tribune • Aug 18, 2006 (updated Aug 21, 2021) https://www.chicagotribune.com/2006/08/18/experts-for-defense-fault-seton-hall-in-fatal-dorm-fire/ “University community reflects 25 years after the Boland Hall fire” (Thomas Canela) • The Setonian • Feb 27, 2025 https://www.thesetonian.com/article/2025/02/25-years-after-boland-fire “Parole denied for 2 who set Seton Hall dorm fire that killed 3 students in 2000” (David Porter, AP) • tucson.com • Apr 1, 2008 https://tucson.com/news/national/article_ddddebb6-d3b8-554c-85fb-0aa0e6cf0c12.html “After the fire: Seton Hall students tell story” (Greg Watry) • New Jersey Herald • Apr 22, 2015 (updated Apr 25, 2015) https://www.njherald.com/story/news/2015/04/23/after-fire-seton-hall-students/4043405007/ “Seton Hall Arsonists Get 5 Years” • CBS News • Jan 26, 2007 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seton-hall-arsonists-get-5-years/ “Three Die in Dormitory Fire at Seton Hall University” (John J. Goldman) • Los Angeles Times • Jan 20, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jan-20-mn-55831-story.html “Seton Hall Dorm Arsonist Out on Parole” (Tamara Vostok) • NBC Philadelphia • May 6, 2009 https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/seton-hall-dorm-arsonist/1881069/ “2 Students Charged with Setting Fatal Dorm Fire 3 Years Ago at Seton Hall U.” (Jeffrey R. Young) • The Chronicle of Higher Education • Jun 13, 2003 https://www.chronicle.com/article/2-students-charged-with-setting-fatal-dorm-fire-3-years-ago-at-seton-hall-u/ “Police stage alcohol raid in dorm-fire investigation” • Orlando Sentinel • Feb 21, 2000 (updated Oct 27, 2018) https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2000/02/21/police-stage-alcohol-raid-in-dorm-fire-investigation/ “Seton Hall dorm arsonist gets parole” (Bryan T. Murray / The Star-Ledger) • nj.com • Mar 25, 2009 https://www.nj.com/news/2009/03/seton_hall_dorm_arsonist_gets.html “Students charged years after dorm fire” • Tampa Bay Times • Jun 13, 2003 (updated Sept 1, 2005) https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2003/06/13/students-charged-years-after-dorm-fire/ “Murder Charges In Deadly Dorm Fire” (Dan Collins) • CBS News • Jun 13, 2003 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/murder-charges-in-deadly-dorm-fire/ “Students go on trial for killer dorm fire” (Emanuella Grinberg / Court TV) • CNN • Nov 14, 2006 https://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/11/14/student.arson/ “Grand Jury Misconduct Alleged in Seton Hall Dorm Fire Prosecution” • law.com • May 23, 2005 https://www.law.com/article/almID/900005429568/?slreturn=20260222213434 “3 Seton Hall Funerals Held” • CBS News • Jan 19, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/3-seton-hall-funerals-held/

Episode 101 On January 19, 2000, a fire broke out in a third-floor lounge inside Boland Hall at Seton Hall University. Within minutes, thick smoke filled the hallway. Students pounded on doors. Some thought it was a false alarm. Others ran. Three students would not survive. In Part 1, we focus on the night of the fire — what happened, how it unfolded, and why conditions became so deadly so quickly. We discuss: The timeline of events as students began to realize something was wrong The rapid buildup of smoke on the third floor The confusion and delays during evacuation And how the building's concrete construction trapped heat and intensified conditions inside Three young lives were lost in a matter of minutes. Part 1 centers on the human experience — the chaos, the survival decisions, and the early rumors that began circulating almost immediately. In Part 2, we'll examine the investigation, the forensic findings, and the legal aftermath that would divide a campus and raise lasting questions about accountability. Because sometimes the story of a fire isn't just about ignition. It's about what happens after the flames are out.  Purchase the book After The Fire that we sourced for this episode here: https://a.co/d/08OUjIBm or watch the documentary on Tubi. The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified.  Inner Sanctum Acknowledgments: Eternal gratitude to our Inner Sanctum patrons, Melanie Curtis, Jenny Mercer and Laura Pisciotta, for helping us bring light to the stories others would rather leave in the ashes. Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated  Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review.  If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet.  SOURCES: After the Fire: A True Story of Friendship and Survival (Robin Gaby Fisher) • Back Bay Books / Little, Brown and Company • 2008 (paperback ed. 2010) After the Fire: A True Story of Heroes & Cowards (dir. Guido Verweyen) • Documentary • 2013 • Featuring Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos “Suits filed in Seton Hall dorm fire” • Arizona Daily Sun • Jan 19, 2002 https://azdailysun.com/suits-filed-in-seton-hall-dorm-fire/article_46018ce6-ff78-5daa-b309-879a91f2501e.html “Experts for defense fault Seton Hall in fatal dorm fire” • Chicago Tribune • Aug 18, 2006 (updated Aug 21, 2021) https://www.chicagotribune.com/2006/08/18/experts-for-defense-fault-seton-hall-in-fatal-dorm-fire/ “University community reflects 25 years after the Boland Hall fire” (Thomas Canela) • The Setonian • Feb 27, 2025 https://www.thesetonian.com/article/2025/02/25-years-after-boland-fire “Parole denied for 2 who set Seton Hall dorm fire that killed 3 students in 2000” (David Porter, AP) • tucson.com • Apr 1, 2008 https://tucson.com/news/national/article_ddddebb6-d3b8-554c-85fb-0aa0e6cf0c12.html “After the fire: Seton Hall students tell story” (Greg Watry) • New Jersey Herald • Apr 22, 2015 (updated Apr 25, 2015) https://www.njherald.com/story/news/2015/04/23/after-fire-seton-hall-students/4043405007/ “Seton Hall Arsonists Get 5 Years” • CBS News • Jan 26, 2007 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seton-hall-arsonists-get-5-years/ “Three Die in Dormitory Fire at Seton Hall University” (John J. Goldman) • Los Angeles Times • Jan 20, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jan-20-mn-55831-story.html “Seton Hall Dorm Arsonist Out on Parole” (Tamara Vostok) • NBC Philadelphia • May 6, 2009 https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/seton-hall-dorm-arsonist/1881069/ “2 Students Charged with Setting Fatal Dorm Fire 3 Years Ago at Seton Hall U.” (Jeffrey R. Young) • The Chronicle of Higher Education • Jun 13, 2003 https://www.chronicle.com/article/2-students-charged-with-setting-fatal-dorm-fire-3-years-ago-at-seton-hall-u/ “Police stage alcohol raid in dorm-fire investigation” • Orlando Sentinel • Feb 21, 2000 (updated Oct 27, 2018) https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2000/02/21/police-stage-alcohol-raid-in-dorm-fire-investigation/ “Seton Hall dorm arsonist gets parole” (Bryan T. Murray / The Star-Ledger) • nj.com • Mar 25, 2009 https://www.nj.com/news/2009/03/seton_hall_dorm_arsonist_gets.html “Students charged years after dorm fire” • Tampa Bay Times • Jun 13, 2003 (updated Sept 1, 2005) https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2003/06/13/students-charged-years-after-dorm-fire/ “Murder Charges In Deadly Dorm Fire” (Dan Collins) • CBS News • Jun 13, 2003 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/murder-charges-in-deadly-dorm-fire/ “Students go on trial for killer dorm fire” (Emanuella Grinberg / Court TV) • CNN • Nov 14, 2006 https://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/11/14/student.arson/ “Grand Jury Misconduct Alleged in Seton Hall Dorm Fire Prosecution” • law.com • May 23, 2005 https://www.law.com/article/almID/900005429568/?slreturn=20260222213434 “3 Seton Hall Funerals Held” • CBS News • Jan 19, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/3-seton-hall-funerals-held/

Joseph avoids being murdered by his brothers. However, his deliverance is by way of enslavement. Hard to see that as an upgrade, unless you're in the pit. From March 1, 2026

The Super Bowl may be long past but Cori picked an episode with a football title that actually had little to do about football. Surprisingly enough it was oddly relevant to this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show. Who knew? This one takes two seemingly unrelated stories and smashes them together while making sure to get a ton of sports celebrity appearances crammed in as well, for good measure. Go give it a listen, because hey what else are you doing?We also discuss: - New and creative ways to greet our fellow Rad Panthers on the street.- New nicknames that no one asked for.- Pleas to straight edgers and vegetarians.- Revealing Comic Book Guy's actual name.- Shocking viewing statistics.- Super Bowl Halftime Show thoughts.- New sponsorships.- Scary guarantees.- Happy Birthday greetings.All of this and so much more!Our Recommendations:- Cori: The film Deliver Me from Nowhere, Killer Stories podcast, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Wuthering Heights the film - Patrick: Project Hail Mary - Bryan: The Winter Olympics, Michael Bolton's Big Sexy Valentine's Day Special Go support Patrick and check out the cool stuff that he and his wife make at www.morganstreethill.comWant to reach out to us here's how you can do it:Email: soitscometothispod@gmail.comInstagram: @soitscometothis_podFacebook: @soitscome2thisWeb: radpantheon.com

PJ talks to Peter Kidney who is calling on people to sign a petition to bring the flights. See here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Utah lawmakers are considering changes to when defendants can plead insanity in serious felony cases. Greg and Holly speak with Rep. Carol Spackman Moss about the effort and why it's being considered.

Sheriff Nanos is asking the public to simmer down on tips and blocks search parties from searching for Nancy Guthrie, nearly one month into her disappearance. Savannah Guthrie maintains low-profile amid her mother's alleged abduction. Prince William appears distressed amid Prince Andrew's arrest after being named in the Epstein Files. And woman is found after 24 years of being missing!   Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/   Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio   Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb 

Sheriff Nanos is asking the public to simmer down on tips and blocks search parties from searching for Nancy Guthrie, nearly one month into her disappearance. Savannah Guthrie maintains low-profile amid her mother's alleged abduction. Prince William appears distressed amid Prince Andrew's arrest after being named in the Epstein Files. And woman is found after 24 years of being missing!   Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/   Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio   Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The episode where Sarah shares a favorite smorgasbord topic: it's government conspiracy time, ya'll. That's right, take your anxiety meds because Unit 731 is going to make you both sad and anxious. Picture it: WW2, Japanese scientists, human experimentation, a complete disregard for ethics, and a pardon from the US all to get hands on the research. Lindsey is sad, Boydston's word play is on point to bring up the vibes, and Sarah is here to feed anxieties you didn't know you had. Come say hi on our socials! Facebook- The Tipsy GhostInstagram- @thetipsyghostpodcastTikTok @thetipsyghost_podEmail us your stories at thetipsyghost@gmail.comShow your support when you subscribe, leave a great review & give us a 5 star rating—it really helps!

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Fresh pleas are being made for air quality in Ennis to be improved after it's been revealed that the county town had the worst air quality in Ireland last year. Ennis recorded seven instances where air quality exceeded permitted levels in 2025, down from 21 three years ago. In spite of the advances, data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows the town still had the worst air quality nationwide last year. A total of 17 monitoring stations have been installed across Ennis since December 2024 but Clarecastle Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan insists there's room for improvement.

292. Australian Trucking News and Opinion with Mike Williams and Guests. This week Dougie is with me for the news and STTA. Andrea is in to talk about National Fatigue Week. Pleas check out our new shopify with some podcast merch and downloadable colouring drawings for the kids. (even the big kids might like to have a go) https://on-the-road-podcast.myshopify.com/

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Samantha Guthrie and her siblings beg for their mom's safe return. Plus, what they're saying about possible ransom notes ... New CNN reporting about why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at an FBI search at election offices in Georgia. We speak to a member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pleas and Trees. WHO News Reporter, Clair Burnette, was in the courtroom today as former DSM Superintendent Ian Roberts plead guilty to 2 federal charges of making a false statement for employment and for being "an illegal alien in possession of a firearm". She tells Simon what happened today and what will happen next for Ian Roberts. Later, Simon talks to tree expert, Dan Lewiston from Family Tree Care, about how this current nationwide freeze is causing trees to explode. Is this something Iowa needs to worry about tomorrow with our expected ZERO degree high? Listen and find out!

Black Dragon Biker TV Podcast Episode: No Jail Time, Guilty Pleas, & That Question Again — Open Biker TalkWelcome back to Black Dragon Biker TV! Today we're keeping it open and real — no heavy script, just straight talk on three things that are moving in the MC world right now.1. Ryan Lane — No Jail Time After Guilty Plea in Pagans-Linked Case (Fairmont, West Virginia)Ryan Lane — once alleged to be a leader in the Pagans Motorcycle Club — pleaded guilty to an “organized criminal enterprise” charge tied to the 2022 murder of Henry Silver in Marion County. Outcome: No jail time. Probation, fines, and conditions instead.This one's got people talking:How does a murder-connected case end with zero prison?Was the plea deal smart, soft, or something else?What does it say about how prosecutors handle MC-related cases these days?We'll break it down — the facts, the sentence, and why this decision is stirring the pot.2. Massachusetts Meth Ring Guilty Plea — Unknown Bikers MC ConnectionA man has pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in a methamphetamine distribution ring linked to the Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Club in Massachusetts.Details are still emerging, but the case involves:Drug trafficking chargesMC ties used to frame the group as an organized enterpriseTypical federal playbook: RICO-style language, even if not full RICO chargesWe'll look at:How these cases get builtWhy MC affiliation is always highlightedWhat brothers can learn about staying clear of the feds3. That Question Again — Is Black Dragon a Snitch?Yeah… it's back.The rumor mill never sleeps. Someone's always asking, whispering, or posting: "Is Black Dragon a snitch?"Today we address it head-on — again:Where this nonsense keeps coming fromWhy certain corners of biker media love pushing itHow misinformation spreads (and who benefits)Straight facts from the setNo dodging. No games. Just truth.This is one of those shows where:Court outcomes get questionedFederal cases get dissectedNarratives get challengedAnd the set talks to the setIf you've got thoughts on plea deals, sentencing, MC prosecutions, or the endless snitch rumors — call in, drop comments, bring it.Let's get into it. No scripts, no filter — just real biker talk.This is Black Dragon Biker TV. Ride safe, stay sharp, and speak your truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.Sponsor the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-.... Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehi... Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!We at Black Dragon Biker TV are dedicated to bringing you the latest news, updates, and analysis from the world of bikers and motorcycle clubs. Our content is created for news reporting, commentary, and discussion purposes. Under Section 107 of the Copyright

This episode features a full length Bible study taught by Pastor Jack Abeelen of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.If today you prayed with Pastor Jack to receive the Lord, we'd love to hear about it and get you started on the right foot. Visit us online at: https://morningstarcc.org/born-again/To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

Mark and Gary are joined by guest host Teny Geragos for a deep dive into one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of criminal law. Using the Nick Reiner case as a lens, the panel unpacks why arraignments are delayed, how competency evaluations and insanity pleas actually work, and what lawyers must consider when mental illness is front and center. The conversation also explores who pays for elite defense counsel in family tragedies, the real-world impact of media narratives, and recent developments in high-profile cases involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and Luigi Mangione.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.

Were Brian Walshe's pleas him accepting responsibility or a shrewd trial strategy? Walshe pleaded guilty to the two lesser charges in his murder trial. Anna Kepner's stepmother details that one of her minor children may face charges. #CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #OpeningStatements here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/LEdJapw8tzUWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Kevin Frazier, and Tyler McBrien to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Feeding Frenzy.” The crisis in Gaza has reached a new, desperate stage. Months of a near total blockade on humanitarian assistance has created an imminent risk, if not a reality, of mass starvation among Gazan civilians. And it finally has the world—including President Donald Trump—taking notice and putting pressure on the Israeli government to change tack, including by threatening to recognize a Palestinian state. Now the Israeli government appears to be giving an inch, allowing what experts maintain is the bare minimum level of aid necessary to avoid famine into the country and even pursuing a few (largely symbolic) airlifts, while allowing other states to do the same. But how meaningful is this shift? And what could it mean for the trajectory of the broader conflict?“Hey, It Beats an AI Inaction Plan.” After months of anticipation, the Trump administration finally released its “AI Action Plan” last week. And despite some serious reservations about its handling of “woke AI” and select other culture war issues, the plan has generally been met with cautious optimism. How should we feel about the AI Action Plan? And what does it tell us about the direction AI policy is headed?“Pleas and No Thank You.” Earlier this month, the D.C. Circuit upheld then-Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's decision to nullify plea deals that several of the surviving 9/11 perpetrators had struck with those prosecuting them in the military commissions. How persuasive is the court's argument? And what does the decision mean for the future of the tribunals?In object lessons, Kevin highlighted a fascinating breakthrough from University of Texas engineers who developed over 1,500 AI-designed materials that can make buildings cooler and more energy efficient—an innovation that, coming from Texas, proves that necessity really is the mother of invention. Tyler took us on a wild ride into the world of Professional Bull Riders with a piece from The Baffler exploring the sport's current state and terrifying risks. Scott brought a sobering but essential read from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about how synthetic imagery and disinformation are shaping the Iran-Israel conflict. And Natalie recommended “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead,” by Olga Tokarczuk, assuring us it's not nearly as murder-y as it sounds.Note: We will be on vacation next week but look forward to being back on August 13!To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Kevin Frazier, and Tyler McBrien to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Feeding Frenzy.” The crisis in Gaza has reached a new, desperate stage. Months of a near total blockade on humanitarian assistance has created an imminent risk, if not a reality, of mass starvation among Gazan civilians. And it finally has the world—including President Donald Trump—taking notice and putting pressure on the Israeli government to change tack, including by threatening to recognize a Palestinian state. Now the Israeli government appears to be giving an inch, allowing what experts maintain is the bare minimum level of aid necessary to avoid famine into the country and even pursuing a few (largely symbolic) airlifts, while allowing other states to do the same. But how meaningful is this shift? And what could it mean for the trajectory of the broader conflict?“Hey, It Beats an AI Inaction Plan.” After months of anticipation, the Trump administration finally released its “AI Action Plan” last week. And despite some serious reservations about its handling of “woke AI” and select other culture war issues, the plan has generally been met with cautious optimism. How should we feel about the AI Action Plan? And what does it tell us about the direction AI policy is headed?“Pleas and No Thank You.” Earlier this month, the D.C. Circuit upheld then-Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's decision to nullify plea deals that several of the surviving 9/11 perpetrators had struck with those prosecuting them in the military commissions. How persuasive is the court's argument? And what does the decision mean for the future of the tribunals?In object lessons, Kevin highlighted a fascinating breakthrough from University of Texas engineers who developed over 1,500 AI-designed materials that can make buildings cooler and more energy efficient—an innovation that, coming from Texas, proves that necessity really is the mother of invention. Tyler took us on a wild ride into the world of Professional Bull Riders with a piece from The Baffler exploring the sport's current state and terrifying risks. Scott brought a sobering but essential read from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about how synthetic imagery and disinformation are shaping the Iran-Israel conflict. And Natalie recommended “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead,” by Olga Tokarczuk, assuring us it's not nearly as murder-y as it sounds.Note: We will be on vacation next week but look forward to being back on August 13!To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.