Podcasts about presumed guilty

Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING-  For those of you who do not know, this case involves the death of a beautiful, smart, precious, not even 3 year old little girl, and her piece of trash narcissistic egg donor; Casey Anthony.This episode is kinda of, filled with a fair amount of rage...I am angry at the jury, I do not like Jose Baez, and I hate Casey Anthony.  Even, just writing up the description for this episode, evoked a rage in me.  So, if you are one of those folks who send us emails, about not liking the swearing in the pod.... this may not be a good one for you. I did the best I could, considering the demon that I am speaking about.In 2008- 22 year old Casey Marie Anthony, made headlines, after authorities learned that her, nearly 3 year old daughter Caylee had been missing for 31 days. According to Casey, Caylee had been taken by her nanny of- between 1.5-2 years; Zenaida Fernadez Gonzalez.  Casey would say that Zenaida, or 'Zanny the nanny' as she would come to be known, would tell Casey that she does not appreciate what she has, leading Casey to believe, that she had taken her daughter, to teach Casey a lesson, for being a bad mom......... but there was only one problem with that........  just kidding, there is literally 50 problems with that!  Casey lies about absolutely EVERYTHING, but never thinks past the initial lie!!So, why in 2011 was she acquitted of 1st degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter??  enter: Jose Baez- a new criminal defence attorney.  Had only been an attorney for about 5 years at the time that Casey's trial took place.  And, don't worry, I read his book: PRESUMED GUILTY, so that you don't have to.There is no denying Jose is great at what he does.  Right away, he will show the jury everything that the prosecution is going to show them, trying to get a conviction,  and he will down play all of it.  He also plants a different idea of something that COULD have happened, regardless of if he pulled that theory straight out of his ass or not.. and it didn't hurt that they had to pick a jury of 12 people who hadn't watched or read the news, or flipped through a magazine in 3 years...  they wanted jurors, who did not have a preconceived notion on Casey's guilt or innocence  (IMO- idiots.  but what do I know...)We will also go through the most recent documentaries; Peacocks 3 part interview with Casey herself...  what a smouldering heap of trash that was.And even more recently, George and Cindy (Casey's parents) in 2024, watched and responded to the Peacock documentary, and Cindy finally has some hard hitting words Casey.Both part of this will be available right away on our patreon,  but if you need a breather between them, part 2 will be up next Tuesday.Support the showIf you're interested in receiving bonus episodes, early release dates, an everything scary sticker and ‘thank you' as well as a shout out on our regular feed! Please join at Patreon//everythingscarypod571

Bestsellers is back for Season 8. Phil & Natalie have sweat blood and tears to bring some of the bestselling writers in the world to your ears for this season. And we start with the master of the courtroom thriller, making a welcome return to Bestsellers: Scott Turow. Scott created Rusty Sabich forty years ago for Presumed Innocent. Now he's back in the final of the Presumed triumvirate, titled Presumed Guilty, where the lawyer finds his life turned upside down when his lover's son is accused of murder. It'sh a brilliant epic Courtroom drama and Scott explains here how he put it together, why the sleeve notes give too much away for him and he updates us on whether this book will follow in the footsteps of Jake Gyllenhaal to Apple TV+ or signal a return for Harrison Ford to the big screen.

Scott Turow is a writer and former practicing lawyer and the author of 13 bestselling works of fiction, including Presumed Innocent. Scott has also published two nonfiction books, including One L, about his experience as a law student. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages, sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into movies and television projects. He frequently contributes essays and op-ed pieces to publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, New Yorker, and the Atlantic. His most recent novel is Presumed Guilty. Scott joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about his path to writing fiction, loving literary fiction and also loving plot, writing in the first person present tense, writing outside your culture and race, the importance of setting, and his revision process. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. You'll help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guest authors, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners! (Recorded on March 18, 2025) Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of fourteen works of fiction, including Presumed Innocent, and most recently, Presumed Guilty, which hit the shelves in January of this year. All of his novels have been New York Times bestsellers. His works have been the basis for film and television projects…last year Apple TV+ released an eight-part limited series based on Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. From 1978 until 1986, Mr. Turow worked as Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois prosecuting several high-profile public corruption cases. He has also served on a number of public bodies, including the Illinois Commission on Capital Punishment, which proposed reforms to Illinois’ death penalty system, and he was the first Chair of Illinois’ Executive Ethics Commission, created in 2004 to regulate executive branch employees in Illinois. SONG 1: “We Shall Overcome”...this is a 1962 live recording that’s been remastered…and re-released on the album Every Morning at Half Past Four in 2020. https://youtu.be/KUbkld3Rq2A?si=Xvtm-4JB5lhXLuGF SONG 2: Kermit the Frog singing "Rainbow Connection" - in the 1979 film The Muppet Movie. https://youtu.be/YRPBUeVOimU?si=Uz2a2ICgc1zf_c7a SONG 3: "Runaway" by Del Shannon released in 1961 on his debut album Runaway with Del Shannon. https://youtu.be/0S13mP_pfEc?si=YPul_1R6i_CpLfZLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat to thriller writing legend Scott Turow about his new book Presumed Guilty, and also discuss the true story behind the classic Presumed Innocent and his short lived career as a screen extra

Dreamcount by Chiamanda Ngozi Adichie From award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists. Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer living in America. Alone in the midst of the pandemic, she recalls her past lovers and grapples with her choices and regrets. Zikora, her best friend, is a lawyer who has been successful at everything until — betrayed and brokenhearted — she must turn to the person she thought she needed least. Omelogor, Chiamaka's bold, outspoken cousin, is a financial powerhouse in Nigeria who begins to question how well she knows herself. And Kadiatou, Chiamaka's housekeeper, is proudly raising her daughter in America – but faces an unthinkable hardship that threatens all she has worked to achieve. In Dream Count, Adichie trains her fierce eye on these women in a sparkling, transcendent novel that takes up the very nature of love itself. Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow New from the author of Presumed Innocent, the #1 bestseller that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+'s most-watched drama series ever (starring Jake Gyllenhaal). In Presumed Guilty, Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sit down with renowned investigative journalist Joyce Singular, co-author of Presumed Guilty, the groundbreaking book that challenged the media's rush to judgment in the JonBenét Ramsey case. With decades of experience in forensic and investigative journalism alongside her late husband, Stephen Singular, Joyce reveals her take on the case, and new details since appearing in the 2024 Joe Berlinger Netflix special, 'Who Killed JonBenét'? We dive into her investigative career, the disturbing truths about child exploitation that shaped their research, and why she believes the real story behind JonBenét's murder is far more complex than the tabloids ever told us.Buy 'Presumed Guilty':https://www.amazon.com/Presumed-Guilty-Investigation-Culture-Pornography/dp/1893224007Website:https://stephensingular.com/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t6beJdgNy30?si=5IbHV-z3sggXUgnI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Turow, New York Times best seller author, joins Karen Conti to talk about his latest book, Presumed Guilty, the latest installment of Rožat “Rusty” Sabich’s story.

My interview with Presumed Innocent author Scott Turow, on his latest novel, Presumed Guilty. Topics included, (1) The creative freedom that comes when authors realize they can't write like their heroes; (2) the advice Scott gave to Gillian Flynn, when she was on the rocket ship to literary fame, and (3) as a former President of the Authors Guild, his take on the threat AI poses to writers. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.

A BONUS week-end edition of Crime Wave: Scott Turow talks about life, writing, and PRESUMED GUILTY, the long-anticipated third thriller in his Rusty Sabich series. Rusty comes out of retirement to defend his soon-to-be stepson, the lead suspect in the death of a young woman from a prominent family with whom the young man had a tumultuous relationship. The title PRESUMED GUILTY is not merely a callback to Turow's earlier Rusty Sabich novels but is a reflection on whether the system to which Rusty has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty. Five stars! Connect with Scott: https://www.scottturow.com/ #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #ScottTurow #PresumedGuilty

A BONUS week-end edition of Crime Wave: Scott Turow talks about life, writing, and PRESUMED GUILTY, the long-anticipated third thriller in his Rusty Sabich series. Rusty comes out of retirement to defend his soon-to-be stepson, the lead suspect in the death of a young woman from a prominent family with whom the young man had a tumultuous relationship. The title PRESUMED GUILTY is not merely a callback to Turow's earlier Rusty Sabich novels but is a reflection on whether the system to which Rusty has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty. Five stars! Connect with Scott: https://www.scottturow.com/ #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #ScottTurow #PresumedGuilty

After a long career as a prosecutor, a defense attorney and a judge, 77-year-old Rusty Sabich is retired. But when a young woman named Mae Potter goes missing, Rusty comes out of retirement to defend the lead suspect – who happens to be his soon-to-be stepson. Presumed Guilty is the latest novel from Scott Turow, who's been writing about this character since he published Presumed Innocent in 1987. In today's episode, Turow joins NPR's Scott Simon for a conversation that touches on second chances, the fallibility of the legal system, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on literature.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Scott Turow joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about his latest legal thriller, PRESUMED GUILTY. This Bookreporter Bets On selection marks the return of Rusty Sabich, following his starring roles in PRESUMED INNOCENT and INNOCENT. Scott explains his decision to write the book and why this may be the last time we see Rusty as a protagonist in one of his novels. He also shares the reason that he chose to make Aaron a young Black man who was adopted by white people. Scott and Carol talk about the mantle of “accused murderer” and what that means to a person, which is something that two of his characters share. Carol notes Scott's very in-depth courtroom scenes, which leads to a discussion about their significance for the reader, as well as the topic of how justice may or may not be served according to who is on the bench, who is prosecuting and who is defending. And yes, they bring up some books-to-screen news. Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Michelle Horton: https://youtu.be/gQOWAirkZjE Tracey Lange: https://youtu.be/HCrR8j5CqT0 Lisa Genova: https://youtu.be/Bqo8ZBE52PU Fiona Davis: https://youtu.be/mazErQJJznY Sharon Virts: https://youtu.be/uXd5BHo2I1I Paula Hawkins: https://youtu.be/1zF2MEJlito Susan Rieger: https://youtu.be/hl-ypqwZwfw Our Latest “Bookaccino Live” Book Group Events: Ariel Lawhon: https://youtu.be/rowGE3T2rfE Amanda Peters: https://youtu.be/sWX2Mxw5fT Shelley Read: https://youtu.be/3KdG1kIfcgc William Kent Krueger: https://youtu.be/IsIQJn3vYNI Ann Napolitano: https://youtu.be/VNYNugzjVbo Kate Morton: https://youtu.be/P8nwLRTAaFg Shelby Van Pelt: https://youtu.be/V2RbvnDn_rs Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald Edited by Jordan Redd Productions

Home Seeking by Karissa Chen. This is one of those big, epic sweeping stories which starts in one place and finishes up a long way away. Suchi and Haiwen are good friends and then teenage lovers in Shanghai during the Civil War. When Haiwen volunteers to go and do National Service (a gesture he makes so that his brother won't have to) they lose track of each other. Life and the years then intervene so that it's sixty years before they recognise each other in Los Angeles and slowly start to re-establish their connection. There's a lot to this book – about identity, families, finding a place in the world and what one might have to sacrifice in order to do that. Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow. In 1987 Scott Turow wrote Presumed Innocent, which knocked my socks off at the time – it was so, so good. Some years later he wrote a second book, Innocent, but here's the one I've been waiting for which captures the essence of that first one all these (38!!) years later. Rusty Sabin is now older. Over the course of his career he's been a prosecuting attorney, a judge, and even a defendant and convicted felon. Now he's essentially retired, living in a small town and settled in a great relationship when suddenly all that is threatened when the son of his partner is accused of murder and Rusty steps up to help out. Great family and courtroom drama – the first in this series predated John Grisham by 4 years. Scott Turow really was a trailblazer and he's still going strong. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a sequel to Presumed Innocent, the book that redefined the legal thriller and served as the basis for Apple TV+'s most-watched drama series ever, judge and lawyer Rusty Sabich returns to the courtroom to defend his step-son against a murder indictment as the boy's life—and perhaps Rusty's last chance at happiness—hang in the balance.    ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Scott Turow, a writer and former practicing lawyer, is the author of thirteen bestselling works of fiction, including Presumed Innocent and most recently, Suspect. Mr. Turow has also published two nonfiction books, including One L, about his experience as a law student. His books have been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than thirty million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into movies and television projects. He has frequently contributed essays and op-ed pieces to publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, and the Atlantic. 

Scott Turow is the author of the newly released courtroom thriller Presumed Guilty and the best selling book Presumed Innocent that was made into a movie and recently into a TV series. I want to learn from Scott about why the jury is biased against the defendant, how race influences the legal strategy, what it costs these days to defend in a murder case, and why you should not take the stand in your own defense.Darren Schwartz is the What Happens Next culture critic. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

If like your drama in a courtroom, Scott Turow is the writer for you.  His newest, Presumed Guilty, is the conclusion to the story of Rusty Sabitch, his best known protagonist.  It's a wonderfully written page turner that we bet you won't be able to put down.  If your heart pounds to the sound of a gavel and a bailiff saying ALL RISE, tune in and listen to find out why Scott thinks law is still the noblest pursuit of them all.    Books mentioned in this week's episode: Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow Burden of Proof by Scott Turow One L by Scott Turow Innocence by Scott Turow  The Last Trial by Scott Turow Suspect by Scott Turow Reversible Errors by Scott Turow Personal Injuries by Scott Turow The Laws of Our Fathers by Scott Turow Identical by Scott Turow Limitations by Scott Turow Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow Testimony by Scott Turow The Orphan's Son by Adam Johnson The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud The Natural by Bernard Malamud The Fixer by Bernard Malamud   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barbara Peters in conversation with Scott Turow

Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last. But the peace that's taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Bea's young adult son, Aaron, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession, disappears. If Aaron doesn't return soon, he will be sent back to jail. Aaron eventually turns up with a vague story about a camping trip with his troubled girlfriend, Mae, that ended in a fight and a long hitchhike home. Days later, when she still hasn't returned, suspicion falls on Aaron, and when Mae is subsequently discovered dead, Aaron is arrested and set for trial on charges of first-degree murder. Faced with few choices and even fewer hopes, Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time, to defend her son and to save their last best hope for happiness. For Rusty, the question is not whether to defend Aaron, or whether the boy is in fact innocent-it's whether the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Here at the Murder Sheet, we are huge fans of the author Scott Turow. His first novel. Presumed Innocent, came out back in 1987 and introduced readers to the lawyers of Kindle County. In the years since, Turow published many more novels- rich and gripping legal thrillers, each one well worth reading.Even if you haven't read any of his books, you still may have met some of his characters. Presumed Innocent was made into a successful movie starring Harrison Ford and- just last year- was also adapted into a television series on Apple Plus. That story focused on Rusty Sabich- who was facing a murder trial for the death of his lover. Turow returns to Rusty's story in his latest novel, Presumed Guilty- and you don't need to have read any earlier novel in order to appreciate it. Now a much older Rusty has settled down in a rural part of his state. He seems to have found true love. But there's a pretty big complication- the African American son of Rusty's partner is charged with murdering his girlfriend-- and he wants Rusty to defend him in court. A Scott was kind enough to take the time to talk with us about the new novel. the stresses of trial work and how a prosecutor knows when he's ready to move into criminal defense. Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last. But the peace that's taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Bea's young adult son, Aaron, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession, disappears. If Aaron doesn't return soon, he will be sent back to jail. Aaron eventually turns up with a vague story about a camping trip with his troubled girlfriend, Mae, that ended in a fight and a long hitchhike home. Days later, when she still hasn't returned, suspicion falls on Aaron, and when Mae is subsequently discovered dead, Aaron is arrested and set for trial on charges of first-degree murder. Faced with few choices and even fewer hopes, Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time, to defend her son and to save their last best hope for happiness. For Rusty, the question is not whether to defend Aaron, or whether the boy is in fact innocent-it's whether the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The 1999 examination of the JonBenet Ramsey case was the only book to suggest something other than the two conventional scenarios: one of the Ramseys killed the child or an intruder did it. "Presumed Guilty" broadened the discussion to include the involvement of child pornography/child exploitation around the murder. This electronic version of the book contains significant new information bolstering this theory and will be updated as further developments warrant.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Jonbenet: Presumed Guilty ////// Episode:722Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com       This week we are joined in the Garage by Stephen and Joyce Singular. The Singular's have been investigating the JonBenet Ramsey murder case since early 1997. Stephen Singular's 1999 book Presumed Guilty: An Investigation of the JonBenet Ramsey Case, the Media, and the Culture of Pornography is an eye opening read. In which, Singular discusses some of the lesser known characters of the case, his findings, and magnifies the problems with the murder investigation. An updated Kindle version was released in 2016 with new information and some intriguing leads. For more information on Singular's books such as his book with FBI retired agent John Douglas and a previous recommended reading selection from True Crime Garage - The Spiral Notebook: The Aurora Theater Shooter and the Epidemic of Mass Violence Committed by American Youth go to www.StephenSingular.com For everything else True Crime go to www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit davidlat.substack.comWelcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here.If you ever get prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, I wish you luck—because you'll need it. “The Office” has a very high conviction rate—and, like most U.S. Attorney's Offices, the vast majority of its convictions get affirmed on appeal.If you want to maximize your chances of either prevailing at trial or on appeal against the S.D.N.Y., then you should call Alexandra Shapiro (if you can afford her). She's the rare lawyer who can go up against The Office and win—whether at trial, in the Second Circuit, or before the U.S. Supreme Court.An alum of the S.D.N.Y. herself, as well as a former law clerk to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alexandra is the co-founder (with Cynthia Arato) of a thriving boutique, Shapiro Arato Bach. Having her own firm allows Alexandra to take on cases and clients that she might not have been able to handle back when she was a partner at Latham & Watkins—whether because of client conflicts, the desire of large firms to steer clear of controversy, or Biglaw billing rates (because even if she's expensive, she's not Latham expensive, plus she enjoys more rate flexibility than a large firm).Speaking of controversy, Alexandra currently represents two high-profile defendants going up against The Office: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, appealing his fraud convictions to the Second Circuit, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, scheduled to go to trial in May 2025 on sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. She discusses these cases (to the extent that she can)—as well as her own interesting and impressive career, her approach to crafting appellate briefs, and her legal thriller, Presumed Guilty (2022)—in the latest episode of the Original Jurisdiction podcast. (Programming note: as some of you might have noticed, this episode is a week early, based on my usual every-other-week schedule. But between now and the end of the year, the schedule might get a little funky because of the demanding schedules of my next few guests, plus the holidays. I will try to stick to Wednesday as the drop date, but I can't guarantee much beyond that.)Show Notes:* Alexandra A.E. Shapiro bio, Shapiro Arato Bach LLP* Shapiro Arato Bach's Dynamite Trio: A Head-Turning Alternative to Big Law, by Emily Jackoway for Lawdragon* Presumed Guilty, AmazonPrefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment at nexfirm dot com.

The 1999 examination of the JonBenet Ramsey case was the only book to suggest something other than the two conventional scenarios: one of the Ramseys killed the child or an intruder did it. "Presumed Guilty" broadened the discussion to include the involvement of child pornography/child exploitation around the murder. This electronic version of the book contains significant new information bolstering this theory and will be updated as further developments warrant.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Jonbenet: Presumed Guilty ////// 722Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com This week we are joined in the Garage by Stephen and Joyce Singular.  The Singular's have been investigating the JonBenet Ramsey murder case since early 1997.  Stephen Singular's 1999 book Presumed Guilty: An Investigation of the JonBenet Ramsey Case, the Media, and the Culture of Pornography is an eye opening read.  In which, Singular discusses some of the lesser known characters of the case, his findings, and magnifies the problems with the murder investigation.  An updated Kindle version was released in 2016 with new information and some intriguing leads.  For more information on Singular's books such as his book with FBI retired agent John Douglas and a previous recommended reading selection from True Crime Garage - The Spiral Notebook: The Aurora Theater Shooter and the Epidemic of Mass Violence Committed by American Youth go to www.StephenSingular.comFor everything else True Crime go to www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

On this week's episode hosts Aviv and Matt view and review season 14 episode 10 of SVU - Presumed Guilty! Yet again, SVU dares viewers to tune in by delivering another steaming pile of coiled shit of an episode! Matt and Aviv lose their fucking minds and create a new holiday born of Aviv's complete disdain for Christmas and anyone who derives joy from it. All this and more!Give us a rate and review wherever fine podcasts are sold, tweet at us @svupodcast (which we cannot stress enough is the official Twitter handle of Law and Order SVU, and you can take that to the bank, the blood bank senator!) and for longer or weirder stuff, or tweet sized emails because fuck Elon Musk, send us an email specialviewingunit@gmail.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5621744/advertisement

Episode #194: In the midst of Myanmar's turbulent times, Manny Maung, a dedicated advocate from Human Rights Watch, sheds light on a dire situation. Behind closed doors, a shadowy military court system relentlessly tries civilians without proper legal representation. This injustice has escalated to an unprecedented level since the coup, eroding the foundations of democracy and rule of law.The Myanmar justice system, rooted in colonial-era penal codes, has never embraced fair trials. Now, it operates entirely at the whims of military leader Min Aung Hlaing, undermining the very essence of legality. Lawyers valiantly defending their clients often face harassment, and are not immune to threats of detention and even torture, adding immense stress to their lives. Merely attempting to defend a client who the state has accused may land them in contempt of court.The judiciary, once on a path to independence, has regressed under the military's grip. Arbitrary arrests, the state of emergency's dubious renewals, and sham elections are orchestrated to consolidate the regime's power, while neighboring countries lend support.Recent sanctions, though effective to some degree, are not substantial enough, allowing the military to find a way around them. Maung calls for more stringent measures, including a Global Arms Embargo and action against Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise.Amid these harrowing circumstances, the Rohingya suffer more than anyone. They remain stateless, trapped in apartheid-like conditions, with no justice for the atrocities committed against them.A multifaceted approach is needed to limit the military's capacity to oppress. Maung asserts that international support can be directed to reignite Myanmar's democracy movement, offering hope for a brighter, post-junta future.Though darkness looms, hope remains the beacon guiding Maung and others fighting for Myanmar's freedom. “Myanmar will have a lot of problems, you have a generation now that is very used to extreme violence, let alone the trauma and the types of violence that they've been exposed to. But there's also some hope in starting from the beginning, perhaps if we can actually move towards somewhere that doesn't have the military as part of that underlying fabric of society, then I think we can get to a better place.”

Today's show opens with a reminder that even if you want to dismiss all other suspicious activity reports and money laundering schemes, there is more than enough evidence surrounding the actions Joe Biden took in Ukraine while Hunter was on the board of Burisma to warrant impeachment. Adding to this, Speaker Kevin McCarthy has issued a subpoena for records and for testimony from Hunter Biden. At the same time, Hunter's lawyers are suing the IRS and the two whistleblowers for making Hunter feel bad about his private life being exposed. As if public testimony under oath in someway warrants a lawsuit. President Biden gave a speech today in front of the United Nations General Assembly. What an amazing collection of nonsense and America-last comments. It's embarrassing to see him on the world stage, incapable of even reading the speech someone else wrote for him. Next I bring up a few stories centering around the now failing concept of the rule of law. ABC Nightly News ran a breathy BREAKING story that Donald Trump used to write notes and to-do lists on papers and folders containing classification markings. We've come a long way from having and selling nuclear codes and secrets to scratchpads! The Texas Senate exonerated Attorney General Ken Paxton on all 16 charges and then the Lt. Gov. gave the House a tongue-lashing for even bringing the impeachment in the first place. There was no evidence, only strong belief. They really, really, though the AG had been bad and that's all it took. In this same vein, Russell Brand is now being de-platformed, canceled and de-monitized for a rape accusation. Let me be clear, I am not saying he is innocent or guilt. I am only saying, he should be afforded the presumption of innocence. There are no formal charges at this point, only a story that broke in two newspapers. At the very least, we ought to let the system play out, right? The economy isn't looking good and even CNN had to run a story about the rising cost of gasoline. On top of that, our border is being overrun worse than ever, having already exceeded 8 million illegals and more still pour into our nation. The Democrats are doing this on purpose because they want a permanent underclass. So, while they are letting this happen, they are also doing all they can to destroy the middle class. The Senate has removed rules for appropriate attire on the floor, allowing the brain damaged Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) to keep wearing shorts and hoodies to work. We have move from meritocracy to catering to the lowest common denominator. Rather than striving for greatness, we are settling for last place. Finally, on a positive front, yet another Nobel Prize winning laureate is pushing back against the CO2 climate hoax. John Clauser points out that not a single climate model takes cloud cover into account. Think about that. Every doom and gloom prediction is based on having a cloudless planet. One might think that is a pretty huge piece of the puzzle they have willfully ignored in their fearporn scheme. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

In Late Edition: Crime Beat Chronicles, we introduce you to the Lincoln Journal Stars' published Presumed Guilty series, an award-winning examination of the case from 2009. Later in 2019, the project was adapted for a podcast, Revisiting the Case hosted by Elizabeth Rembert. This is part two of an abridged rerelease of the Presumed Guilty podcast. We pick up with six people behind bars for the 1985 murder and rape of Helen Wilson. Six innocent people set to serve a combined 70 years. In this episode, find out how things played out in the courtroom, with defendants turning on each other with their testimonies in 1989. Thanks to DNA evidence, the six convicted of the crime in 1989 were exonerated in 2008, and in March of 2023, Gage County completed its payoff to the Beatrice Six (or their estates)-- a total payoff of around $30 million once attorneys' fees were added.  Read more on the case here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Feb. 6, 1985, in Beatrice, Nebraska, 68-year-old Helen Wilson was raped and suffocated. Loose-ended leads pop up during the investigation, and six people would eventually be charged in her death and found guilty. However, years later, DNA would ultimately turn this case upside down. Those six convictions will be reversed. How could these people confess to a crime they didn't commit? In Late Edition: Crime Beat Chronicles, we introduce you to the Lincoln Journal Stars' published Presumed Guilty series, an award-winning examination of the case from 2009. Later in 2019, the project was adapted for a podcast, Revisiting the Case hosted by Elizabeth Rembert. This is part one of an abridged rerelease of the Presumed Guilty podcast. Read more on the case here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow!  Talk about life lessons!   You've got to hear this and learn the life lessons that Jeremy got from being on top of the world, to going to the bottom and how he found joy, even at the bottom.  

HOW did Jeremy get out of the hopelessness of depression while in prison?  This one could change your life.... 

SURPRISE!!! A Conversation with Jeremy Johnson!!  This is soooo interesting and life changing. I learned a lot and hope that you do too.  

The powerful conclusion to our conversation with Scott Leavitt.  I LOVE this sooo much.  Pt. 2 

SURPRISE!!!  Scott Leavitt talks with us about HIS thoughts and feelings going through all of this as a defendant that PREVAILED and GOT JUSTICE!!!  You've GOT to hear this!

You've heard all about the trial... Jeremy as a businessman and lawyer, but WHO  is the real Jeremy Johnson?  

What about the appeal?  Did justice FINALLY prevail?  An unlikely here emerges at the end.... I LOVE this one! 

So, How MUCH money did the receiver actually get?  Where did the gold buried in the hills story come from?   Check it out to learn what happened

A victory among the defeats?  Sometimes there is a guy courageous enough to take on Goliath!  

What happened in the Attorney General John Swallow trial?  Why didn't Jeremy testify?  You've GOT to hear the end to learn what crazy thing happened  to Jeremy ...

What was prison like?  Federal prison isn't the vacation people joke about,  it can be really rough, scary.  

Definitely my scariest episode I've done.... and also, some of my favorite funny moments.  One of my fav episodes. What do you think?  Who is Karensp?  

SOMEONE from the government is making comments online... actually 2 people. KarenSp and Taco Tuesday.  How serious is this?  And WHO IS IT?!!   

Sentencing-  So what did they give them? And how did they get to that crazy place?   

The JUROR!   So,  what did the jury hear? What pieces stood out to them?  You've GOT to hear this!  I learned things even I didn't know.  

Finally!  The END OF TRIAL!  There are twists and turns RIGHT UP to the LAST MINUTE!  

The defendants testify, and oh what is emotional, tense, and at times hilarious!  

If you have enjoyed books by authors such as Scott Turrow and John Grisham, you'll love today's interview. My guest is Alexandra Shapiro. She is a former federal prosecutor with nearly 30 years of experience, and co-founder of Shapiro Arato Bach LLP, a prominent New York litigation boutique. She has argued in the Supreme Court, won numerous appeals resulting in the exoneration of previously convicted criminal defendants, served as President of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, and handled many high-profile cases. Fun fact: Alexandra was one of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first clerks on the Supreme Court. Alexandra is the author of the new legal thriller Presumed Guilty, which is based on her real-life experiences on both sides of criminal cases. The novel depicts how prosecutors, because of their motivations and mistakes, can at times destroy lives and promote unjust results. Alexandra walks us through her process of structuring and writing a legal thriller while also being a wife and mother, and staying active in her full-time job. She also gives us insights into what she wanted to accomplish in a novel that she couldn't do through nonfiction.

If you have enjoyed books by authors such as Scott Turrow and John Grisham, you'll love today's interview. My guest is Alexandra Shapiro. She is a former federal prosecutor with nearly 30 years of experience, and co-founder of Shapiro Arato Bach LLP, a prominent New York litigation boutique. She has argued in the Supreme Court, won numerous appeals resulting in the exoneration of previously convicted criminal defendants, served as President of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, and handled many high-profile cases.  Fun fact: Alexandra was one of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first clerks on the Supreme Court. Alexandra is the author of the new legal thriller Presumed Guilty, which is based on her real-life experiences on both sides of criminal cases. The novel depicts how prosecutors, because of their motivations and mistakes, can at times destroy lives and promote unjust results. Alexandra walks us through her process of structuring and writing a legal thriller while also being a wife and mother, and staying active in her full-time job. She also gives us insights into what she wanted to accomplish in a novel that she couldn't do through nonfiction.