Podcasts about prosecution

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a new DOJ investigation into 'super-sponsors' of migrant children.

Like most prosecutors, Jennifer Long learned on the job. Now she helps train them. After starting her career in a DA's office, Jennifer moved into handling child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault cases. Today, she's the founder and CEO of AEquitas, a nonprofit that supports prosecutors across the country working on those same crimes. Jennifer spends her time writing grants, managing projects, and developing the next generation of experts in the field, while still keeping her hands in the substantive legal work. She explains how she built her advocacy skills in court as a new prosecutor, what it takes to handle deeply sensitive cases, and why strong writing became central to her impact. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Haynes Boone LLPLearn more about Juno and private student loansLearn more about Juno and private student loansAccess LawHub today!

New information suggests Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison could be held responsible for rampant criminal fraud. A bombshell report from the House Oversight Committee prompted Vice President JD Vance to call on the DOJ to investigate Walz and Ellison. Will they be held accountable for the rampant fraud in their state's social programs? The Sekulow team discusses VP Vance's referral for a criminal probe, the ACLJ's legal work – and much more.

Decisions are happening fast — and the consequences are showing. Last week, Trump announced he would nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the top post at the Justice Department, after Blanche nixed the $1.776 “Anti-Weaponization” fund while keeping the controversial release that shields Trump and his family from any liability. Mary and Andrew highlight the myriad of issues Blanche will need to answer for when a confirmation hearing comes, before moving to the Supreme Court ruling that allows Alabama to adopt a Republican-drawn congressional map eliminating one of only two majority-Black districts in the state. This nullifies a lower court's decision that the map was, in fact, intentionally discriminatory. Next up, the co-hosts review a Rhode Island judge's ruling that invalidated several of Trump's immigration policies, including one that placed a hold on asylum claims globally, causing chaos and uncertainty for many legally trying to obtain asylum claims and green card status.And lastly, a beat on a new executive order stripping job protections from thousands of federal workers, plus continuing litigation over Trump's ballroom. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alejandro Peña Esclusa describes how Evo Morales triggers blockades and chaos in Bolivia to evade prosecution. The government is responding with emergency powers to prevent Morales from overthrowing the system through leftist-coordinated protests. (3)1700 BOLIVIA

Karen Conti welcomes her law partner at Conti & Dolan, employment lawyer Patrick Dolan, to the show to talk about current legal news stories. They discuss potential cell phone bans in schools and whether such bans create safety concerns, Ryne Sandberg’s children suing their stepmother, Margaret Sandberg, over mishandling of his trust, and a crazy […]

Dr. Joni Johnston, forensic psychologist, private investigator, and crime writer, joins Karen Conti to discuss true crime and why we are obsessed with it. Dr. Johnston talks about common traits found in serial killers, whether there are ways to prevent someone from becoming a serial killer, the Macdonald triad and whether it has been proven, distinguishing between a […]

In this episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast, hosts Jason and Joelle welcome back Wade Needham, a leader in investment governance and stewardship. The discussion focuses on the recent New Zealand High Court ruling on officer due diligence, exploring its implications for psychosocial risk management in Australia. Wade shares insights on integrating psychosocial safety into business operations, emphasizing the importance of understanding financial pressures and organizational context. The conversation also touches on the role of legal judgments in shaping compliance and performance strategies, offering practical advice for executives and board members.

It was a busy week one of the trial against the Texas teen accused of murdering another teen at a track meet last year. The prosecution called a total of 21 witnesses to the stand, resting their case against Karmelo Anthony Saturday afternoon. Jurors heard from coaches and other students who were in the tent at the time of the stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The defense ended the Saturday court session by calling its first witness to the stand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a busy week one of the trial against the Texas teen accused of murdering another teen at a track meet last year. The prosecution called a total of 21 witnesses to the stand, resting their case against Karmelo Anthony Saturday afternoon. Jurors heard from coaches and other students who were in the tent at the time of the stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The defense ended the Saturday court session by calling its first witness to the stand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a busy week one of the trial against the Texas teen accused of murdering another teen at a track meet last year. The prosecution called a total of 21 witnesses to the stand, resting their case against Karmelo Anthony Saturday afternoon. Jurors heard from coaches and other students who were in the tent at the time of the stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The defense ended the Saturday court session by calling its first witness to the stand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October 30, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley failed to return home after a night out with friends in Belle Haven, an exclusive wealthy enclave in Greenwich, CT. The following morning, Moxley's badly beaten body was discovered underneath a tree, just a few hundred feet from her house, triggering one of the most notorious murder mysteries in the state's history.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buy Tickets to MORBID LIVE at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! Preorder THE BUTCHER LEGACY! Preorder  our collab with Hunt a Killer, THE SALEM SLICER References Associated Press. 1975. "Parents guarding children in Greenwich murder area." Connecticut Post, November 10: 2. —. 1998. "1975 murder case before grand jury." Hartford Courant, July 12: 22. —. 1998. "Fuhrman book on 1975 slaying points to Kennedy relative." Hartford Courant, May 10: 28. Brown, Marian Gail. 2002. "Verdict shocks court observers 27 years after Moxley slaying." Connecticut Post, June 8: 1. CNN. 2007. Moxley case: Excerpts from the Sutton Report. December 17. Accessed November 26, 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/17/court.archive.skakel11/index.html. —. 2002. Moxley Case: Who was Martha Moxley? Accessed November 21, 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/17/court.archive.skakel9/index.html. Connecticut Post. 1975. "Girl, 15, found murdered at her Greenwich home." Connecticut Post, November 1: 1. Ellement, John, and Lisa Prevost. 2000. "Skakel is arrested in '75 Conn. murder." Boston Globe, January 20. Gaines, Judith. 1998. "Grand juror to probe '75 Conn. murder." Boston Globe, June 18. —. 1991. "Police taking a fresh look at 1975 murder of Conn. teen-ager." Boston Globe, October 7. Hartford Courant. 2002. "Skakel jurors." Hartford Courant, July 28: H2. Lang, Joel. 1997. "Martha's murder." Hartford Courant, May 18: 10. Levitt, Leonard. 2004. Conviction: Solving the Moxley Murder . New York, NY: Regan Books. Mahony, Edmund. 2020. "No retrial for Skakel." Hartford Courant, October 31: 1. Merchant, Robert. 2016. "Skakel murder conviction reinstated." Connecticut Post, December 31: 1. Ondek, Richard. 1976. "Prosecutor says family impedes murder probe." Connecticut Post, March 26: 1. Owens, David. 2013. "Freed on bail." Hartford Courant, November 22: 1. 2003. Mugshots: Michael Skakel. Performed by Single Spark Productions. State of Connecticut v. Michael Skakel. 2004. S.C. 16844 (Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut, June 23). Tofig, Dana. 1999. "Suspect's lawyer seeks to suprress comments." Hartford Courant, May 27: B7. Tuohy, Lynne. 2002. "A life, a death revisited." Hartford Courant, May 8: 1. —. 2000. "Kennedy nephew facing arrest in killing." Hartford Courant, January 19: 1. —. 2002. "No apology, no remorse." Hartford Courant, August 30: 1. —. 2002. "One final chance to make their cases." Hartford Courant, June 4: 1. —. 2002. "Prosecution puts on its rebuttal." Hartford Courant, May 30: 1.   Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As judges continue to weigh in, President Trump is finding that despite his litigious efforts, he can't always get what he wants. Mary and Andrew begin this week with the latest fallout from his $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, which is now under judicial review after a group of federal judges filed a motion arguing that the original lawsuit that prompted the fund was “itself a fraud on the court.” This prompted the news, first reported by Axios, that the Trump administration would abandon the fund altogether. Mary and Andrew tie this into another instance in which the administration is losing in the courts, with Judge Mehta's decision refusing to dismiss the indictment of Oath Keepers' leader Stewart Rhodes, among others whose sentences were commuted. They then move to a ruling ordering the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade, a setback in his attempt to reshape the renowned preforming arts center. And after an update on the criminal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center, Andrew shares some insight into his recent New York Times op-ed which offers a path to stop vindictive prosecutions altogether. Further Reading: Here is Andrew's recent New York Times op ed: This Is How to Stop Trump's Vindictive Prosecutions Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On October 30, 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley failed to return home after a night out with friends in Belle Haven, an exclusive wealthy enclave in Greenwich, CT. The following morning, Moxley's badly beaten body was discovered underneath a tree, just a few hundred feet from her house, triggering one of the most notorious murder mysteries in the state's history. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buy Tickets to MORBID LIVE at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! References Associated Press. 1975. "Parents guarding children in Greenwich murder area." Connecticut Post, November 10: 2. —. 1998. "1975 murder case before grand jury." Hartford Courant, July 12: 22. —. 1998. "Fuhrman book on 1975 slaying points to Kennedy relative." Hartford Courant, May 10: 28. Brown, Marian Gail. 2002. "Verdict shocks court observers 27 years after Moxley slaying." Connecticut Post, June 8: 1. CNN. 2007. Moxley case: Excerpts from the Sutton Report. December 17. Accessed November 26, 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/17/court.archive.skakel11/index.html. —. 2002. Moxley Case: Who was Martha Moxley? Accessed November 21, 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/17/court.archive.skakel9/index.html. Connecticut Post. 1975. "Girl, 15, found murdered at her Greenwich home." Connecticut Post, November 1: 1. Ellement, John, and Lisa Prevost. 2000. "Skakel is arrested in '75 Conn. murder." Boston Globe, January 20. Gaines, Judith. 1998. "Grand juror to probe '75 Conn. murder." Boston Globe, June 18. —. 1991. "Police taking a fresh look at 1975 murder of Conn. teen-ager." Boston Globe, October 7. Hartford Courant. 2002. "Skakel jurors." Hartford Courant, July 28: H2. Lang, Joel. 1997. "Martha's murder." Hartford Courant, May 18: 10. Levitt, Leonard. 2004. Conviction: Solving the Moxley Murder . New York, NY: Regan Books. Mahony, Edmund. 2020. "No retrial for Skakel." Hartford Courant, October 31: 1. Merchant, Robert. 2016. "Skakel murder conviction reinstated." Connecticut Post, December 31: 1. Ondek, Richard. 1976. "Prosecutor says family impedes murder probe." Connecticut Post, March 26: 1. Owens, David. 2013. "Freed on bail." Hartford Courant, November 22: 1. 2003. Mugshots: Michael Skakel. Performed by Single Spark Productions. State of Connecticut v. Michael Skakel. 2004. S.C. 16844 (Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut, June 23). Tofig, Dana. 1999. "Suspect's lawyer seeks to suprress comments." Hartford Courant, May 27: B7. Tuohy, Lynne. 2002. "A life, a death revisited." Hartford Courant, May 8: 1. —. 2000. "Kennedy nephew facing arrest in killing." Hartford Courant, January 19: 1. —. 2002. "No apology, no remorse." Hartford Courant, August 30: 1. —. 2002. "One final chance to make their cases." Hartford Courant, June 4: 1. —. 2002. "Prosecution puts on its rebuttal."  Hartford Courant , May 30: 1. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Leonard, criminal defense and civil attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Karen Conti to talk about legal issues that arise in the summer. Mike discusses DUI arrests and their costs, swimming pool liability, protecting yourself as a homeowner when having indoor or outdoor work done, whether internships must be paid, and parenting-time issues. Mike also answers […]

Send us Fan MailGod gave me this vision of a courtroom. This image should break us of self-righteousness in marriage. Are you standing next to the accuser in agreement over your husband's offenses? Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

The Nancy Guthrie investigation has accumulated a documented record of procedural and operational failures that raise a forward-looking legal question: if a suspect is identified and charged, can the prosecution withstand defense challenges rooted in the investigation's own conduct?The crime scene was allegedly released prematurely. A thermal imaging aircraft was reportedly grounded due to a personnel reassignment driven by personal conflict rather than operational judgment. The initial lead sergeant reportedly lacked homicide investigation experience. Experienced investigators had reportedly been sidelined. The sheriff's department declared doorbell camera footage from the night of Nancy's disappearance unrecoverable — the FBI subsequently produced it approximately ten days later. Sheriff Nanos publicly stated Nancy had been abducted, then retracted the characterization the following day.The evidentiary foundation that exists is substantial. Unknown DNA from an unidentified contributor was recovered from inside the residence. The sample has been routed through multiple federal and state laboratories rather than directly to the FBI's Quantico facility — a routing decision retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer examines for its impact on processing timelines. Forensic genealogy remains a viable secondary pathway if the contributor is not in CODIS.The digital evidence pool is extensive — thousands of hours of surveillance footage from intersection cameras, doorbell systems, and residential security feeds across the Tucson area. Vehicle identification — specifically a white truck and red sedan reported near the property — cellphone tower data, and movement timeline reconstruction represent the parallel investigative track. Coffindaffer assesses the realistic processing timeline for this volume and identifies which evidence pathway is more likely to produce an identification first.She also addresses the inter-agency friction — the FBI Director's public statement that his agency was denied access for four days, the sheriff's contradicting account — and whether the investigative failures documented to date would provide a defense attorney with viable suppression arguments or reasonable-doubt ammunition at trial.Nancy Guthrie was 84 when she allegedly disappeared from her home. Blood, doorbell footage, pacemaker disconnection, and personal belongings left behind. No arrest. No named suspect. The family remains cleared and continues to offer a $1 million reward.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #FBI #ChrisNanos #DNAEvidence #CODIS #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona

Send us Fan MailJurors and others do not get persuaded by brute force, badgering nor begging. Often a criminal defense or other trial lawyer obtains traction by putting themselves in the shoes of the thirteenth juror. When my teacher Gerry Spence was on his road to obtaining an acquittal for Geoffrey Fieger, he reportedly one day walked along the jury rail sweeping his palm alongside its top, as if erasing the barrier between him and the jurors.  Fairfax criminal lawyer Jon Katz's guest on this Beat the Prosecution podcast episode is Wheaton, Illinois, DUI defense lawyer Donald Ramsell. Don does not have the winning charisma of Gerry Spence, but charisma is not mandatory to persuade jurors, as demonstrated time and again by my teacher Steve Rench, who incorporated methodology into winning. Steve was the yin to Gerry's yang, with both at the Trial Lawyers College for at least its first three years. Don synthesizes that methodology with a singleminded drive for knowing and incorporating the essential science, evidence, law, and the persuasive tasks at hand. Don fashions himself as the entertaining tourguide, showing the jurors the path to help them fulfill their oaths, and hopefully delivering an acquittal. Don paints the counterpoint of the uninteresting prosecutor attempting to dissuade the jury from the reasonable doubt that bombards the courtroom walls. Listen as Don talks about a police employee who retired to his home's basement -- rather than a sterile lab -- disastrously to manufacture the simulator solution control mechanism for breathalyzer machines, and how he successfully stymied the blood THC testing regime in Illinois. Don aptly talks about letting judges know that when they do not rule sensibly on the law, Don appeals often enough that they may get reversed. Plenty of Don's appeals are pro bono, to advance legal arguments that will assist his other clients. To boot, Don -- like so many of his National College for DUI Defense colleagues -- generously shares his know-how and wisdom with DUI defense colleagues. Through that generosity, I met Don when I attended an NCDD-sponsored training for lawyers on administering field sobriety testing to subjects who have consumed alcohol, with the teaching led by Anthony Pallacios, one of the nation's leading instructors of FSTs to police officers. Don obtains acquittals in his conservative jurisdiction in part by appealing to jurors' belief in our nation's criminal justice system, which of course includes the presumption of innocence and the burden of the prosecution to prove a criminal defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Don talks persuasively as just folks, and as the real McCoy. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text).  If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

The prosecution case against Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been set out for the jury at Newry Crown Court. The former MP is accused of rape and several counts of gross indecency and of indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences. We get the latest with Emily Keegan Newstalk Reporter.

Sarah Longwell welcomes Mary McCord—former DOJ prosecutor and co-host of the Main Justice podcast—to discuss a series of jaw-dropping legal scandals surrounding Trump's Justice Department. They include the secretive $1.776 billion “slush fund” for January 6 defendants, a federal judge exposing shocking grand jury misconduct in the Broadview Six case, the collapse of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia prosecution, growing judicial distrust of DOJ lawyers, and what happens when prosecutors start acting like political operatives instead of officers of the court.Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/illegalnews to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.Listen to 'Main Justice' on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/main-justice/id1679657705

Mary and Andrew begin this week by tackling a decision by a U.S. District Judge to dismiss criminal charges against Kilmar Ábrego García, calling the administration's case against García a vindictive prosecution for challenging his illegal deportation last year. Mary and Andrew couple this topic with a conversation about the “Broadview Six” case, involving a group of Chicago ICE protesters whose criminal case was dropped, similarly, due to misconduct by the DOJ. Then, Mary and Andrew continue a discussion from last week about Trump's $1.776 billion settlement with the IRS — specifically about an addendum to the settlement which grants Trump and "affiliated individuals" extremely broad protections from future prosecutions. They then talk about Carmen Lineberger, a former federal prosecutor indicted for sending unreleased files from the Jack Smith report to her personal email account. Plus, a conversation about a decision by a federal judge who has ordered the White House to comply with the Presidential Records Act, undermining the DOJ's ability to give the administration a legal way to destroy White House records from the second Trump term. This podcast is also available on YouTube at ms.now/mainjustice.  Further reading: HERE is the 'Broadway Six' case transcript    Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billy Wilder needed a hit, so who could he turn to? A hit-making machine: the one and only Agatha Christie. But change is in the air for Wilder, and his career is about to experience a plot twist that the queen of mystery herself couldn't see coming.  Like what we do here on the Filmographers? Then please consider joining our Patreon! Patreon.com/TheFilmographersPodcast Social media Instagram @thefilmographers Bluesky @thefilmographers.bsky.social Letterboxd @filmographers YouTube @TheFilmographersPodcast Website https://filmographerspodcast.com/ Credits Keir Graff & Michael Moreci, hosts Kevin Lau, producer Gompson, theme music Cosmo Graff, graphic design

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the week’s trending legal news. Damon discusses Harvey Weinstein’s retrial ending in a hung jury, the ‘Broadview Six’ having all counts dismissed, seeing something he’s never seen before in federal court, a big ruling in the Luigi Mangione case, Alex Murdaugh’s convictions getting overturned, and more.

Locke Bowman, civil rights attorney with Loevy & Loevy, joins Karen Conti to discuss the denial of a special prosecutor in connection with the actions of ICE agents during Operation Midway Blitz. Locke recaps Operation Midway Blitz, explains who has the power to investigate federal agents, comments on whether the Chicago Police Department will investigate, and discusses if […]

Mike, Liam, and Producer Max do another game of Trial By Combat! This time they bring on the Vanilla Gorilla himself Andy Gorham and Diego Crespo to take the roles of the Defense and Prosecution respectively to bring THE MANADALORIAN & GROGU to task! Guilty or not guilty? Listen and decide! Find Us on these Platforms:Guest- Andy Gorham: Twitter/Bluesky/Imperial Scum PodcastDiego Crespo: Twitter/Bluesky/Blog/The Waffle PressThe Boys-Action For Everyone: Twitter/BlueSky/Twitch/InstagramMichael Scott: BlueSkyVyceVictus: Twitter/BlueSky/Instagram/LetterboxdLiam O'Donnell: Twitter/InstagramMax Deering: Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd/Polygon/Neonsplatter/Fangoria/DiscussingFilm, Muckrack

Peter Mauch covers Tojo's failed suicide and his transition to a scapegoat for the Tokyo trials. He accepted responsibility for war crimes while shielding the Emperor from any legal prosecution. (12/16)1944

Evan Ellis reports that Venezuela has surrendered Alex Saab, Nicolas Maduro's former bagman, to the U.S. for prosecution. Saab possesses critical information on illicit financial flows involving Iran, Cuba, and Colombia. Delcy Rodriguez's decision to extradite him suggests a complex internal power play to appease Washington while eliminating her own political rivals. (8/16)1986

Time is a weapon in Alex Murdaugh's retrial, and both sides know exactly how to use it. The AG promised speed — retry aggressively, as soon as possible. That urgency is strategic. Wilson's office built the first case and has institutional knowledge of every witness and every vulnerability. That asset expires when Wilson leaves office in January 2027.This Murdaugh channel episode maps the pre-trial chess match that could determine the outcome before a jury is ever seated. The defense has every incentive to slow things down. Pre-trial motions on financial evidence, venue change arguments, expert witness disputes — each one legitimate, each one consuming weeks or months. If the defense can push the trial past the AG transition, the prosecution team may change mid-stream.The judge assignment is the single most consequential pre-trial decision. Whoever presides over Trial 2 interprets the Supreme Court's constraints on financial evidence — deciding how much of the prosecution's motive narrative survives. The judge controls procedural pace, motion schedules, and continuances. A judge who moves aggressively favors the state. A judge who gives both sides room to prepare favors the defense.Venue presents its own complication. Colleton County's jury pool is contaminated not just by saturation coverage but by the lived experience of a local clerk who tampered with their own trial. The defense argues for relocation. The prosecution may resist because Lowcountry jurors understand the Murdaugh dynasty's influence firsthand. Federal case developments add another unpredictable element — unresolved questions about Murdaugh's plea deal create scheduling risks and competing legal demands. The pre-trial decisions are being made outside public view. By the time the trial starts, the battlefield is already shaped.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #AlanWilson #SCSupremeCourt #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #MurderTrial #AttorneyGeneral #MurdaughCase #HiddenKillers

Thinking about going solo but stuck in anxiety and overplanning? In this episode, two lawyers who successfully left prosecution and big law share the real math, mindset, and first 90‑day moves that make or break a new solo practice.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Jordan Ostroff, & Jeremy Baker discuss: Deciding when and why to go solo Leaving a firm the right way and preserving relationships Planning for cash flow, costs, and the first 90 days Using AI and lean tech instead of heavy overhead Common mistakes with hiring, planning, and business development   Key Takeaways: The decision to launch a solo practice often comes from a clear moment of misalignment, realizing the “next promotion” or status quo is not the life or career you actually want. A realistic financial and marketing plan, what you'll spend, how you'll earn, and where new files will come from, is more important than a perfect logo, office, or tech stack. Maintaining integrity and open communication when you leave a firm protects your reputation, preserves referrals, and can turn former colleagues into long-term allies. Early-stage solos should prioritize cash flow and relationships over tinkering with systems; networking your existing contacts usually beats waiting on websites and ads to work. AI tools can dramatically reduce startup costs and speed up execution, but they are a supplement to, not a substitute for, consistent outreach and business development.   "What I did wrong in year one was I didn't hire people, and what I did wrong in year two is I hired people the wrong way." —  Jeremy Baker   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again. Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers. Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Jordan Ostroff: Jordan Ostroff is the CEO of Driven Law and Carpe Diem Consulting. A former prosecutor and the first lawyer in his family, Jordan overcame $200,000 in early business debt to build a thriving, low-volume personal injury practice. Now the best-selling author of Love Your Law Firm, he works 20–25 hours a week, allowing him time for family and coaching other attorneys to achieve a similar high quality of life.   About Jeremy Baker: Jeremy Baker is a veteran construction attorney and litigator representing owners, developers, and design professionals. In his sixth year of solo practice, he specializes in cost-efficient solutions for issues like contract negotiation and sustainable design. While an experienced litigator in 30+ venues and dozens of arbitrations, Jeremy prioritizes dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution. An early proponent of the Guided Choice Dispute Resolution System, he provides strategic advocacy to resolve high-stakes claims without the need for traditional litigation.   Connect with Jordan Ostroff:  Website: https://www.legaleasemarketing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-ostroff/   Connect with Jeremy Baker:   Website: https://designbuildlaw.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysbaker/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Send us Fan MailWinning through engagement as one's true self- Dallas attorney Patrick McLain  joins fellow Trial Lawyers College alum and Fairfax criminal lawyer Jon Katz in discussing revealing our true selves -- warts and all -- to jurors and judges, so that they will also be true to themselves and each other and to their oaths. Jon Katz met Patrick -- a Trial Lawyers College faculty member -- through the monthly trial preparation gatherings hosted by fellow Trial Lawyers College alum and faculty member Christopher Flohr .  Patrick is a Marine veteran who was a military lawyer and judge, now for many years in private practice for military defense and criminal defense. Patrick discusses applying storytelling and psychodrama approaches to obtaining justice for criminal defendants, and the power of lawyers joining together in pursuing that path. In this talk, Patrick includes discussing the bonds among military members from the rough times they experience, and the bonds among Trial Lawyers College attendees, with our own challenges that we handle in pursuing justice for our clients. This journey can lay bare our raw feelings and emotions, which is often the only way for us to best help our clients. This Beat the Prosecution podcast episode is also available on YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text).  If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

Brian is joined alongside Maureen Langan, Johnny Steele, and Johnny Corn for a wide-ranging discussion on America's political climate, international reputation, comedy culture, religion, and social issues. The panel opened with reflections on how the United States is viewed internationally in the Trump era, with Maureen Langan sharing experiences performing abroad where audiences expressed disappointment and concern about American politics and policies. The conversation explored whether America is experiencing a decline in global credibility, especially regarding foreign policy decisions and tensions involving Iran.  The comedians also discussed how the political environment has changed stand-up comedy, particularly around sensitive topics including religion, anti-Semitism, and political humor. Johnny Steele spoke about adapting material to fit shifting audience reactions and cultural tensions. Later in the episode, the panel debated what priorities Democrats should focus on moving forward — economic concerns versus investigations into Trump-related controversies. The conversation included discussions about presidential immunity, political extremism, and concerns about the long-term effects of division and violence in American politics. The episode also took a more personal turn with stories about Catholic school experiences, religious upbringing, and differing perspectives on sexuality education. The final segment focused on pornography statistics, societal expectations around sexuality, and the impact of online content on relationships and younger generations.  -- Connect with our Guests... #JohnnyCorn - JohnnyCorn.net and @ComicJohnnyCorn on Instagram #MaureenLangan - MaureenLangan.com & @MaureenLangan on Instagram.  #JohnnySteele : JohnnySteele.com -- #PoliticalComedy #TrumpEra #AmericanPolitics #GlobalPolitics #IranNuclearDeal #DemocraticStrategy #PresidentialImmunity #January6 #PoliticalSatire #StandUpComedy #ComedyPanel #BayAreaComedy #FreeSpeech #ReligionAndPolitics #CatholicSchoolStories  #SexEducation #PornCulture #SocialCommentary #BrianCopeland #CopelandsCorner #HeadlinersOnTheHeadlines#CopelandUnfiltered #ComedyCommentary #PodcastersOfYouTube #ComicsOnAir #TalkPodcast#PoliticalHumor #PoliticalPodcast #HotTalkTopicsPodcast#ComedyNewsShow #CurrentEventsComedy #NewsCommentaryShow#WeeklyComedyTalk #BayAreaTalkShow #ComedyPodcastInterviews #ComedyPodcastHost Hosted by the Bay Area's own Brian Copeland, a longtime Actor, Comedian, Author, Playwright, Television and Radio Personality. Brian and The Copeland's Corner Network of content creators provide a weekly mashup of news, interviews and comedy.--For more from Brian...Visit his website: www.BrianCopeland.comFollow on Social Media: Instagram - @CopelandsCorner & @BrianCopieEmail: BrianCopelandShow@Gmail.com --Copeland's Corner is Created, Hosted, & Executive Produced by Brian Copeland. This Show is Recorded & Mixed by Charlene Goto with Go-To Productions. Visit Go-To Productions for all your Podcast & Media needs.Our Booking Producer is Tom Sawyer. For any show inquiries, please email CopelandsCornerPodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/aBJJaSNLrg0  Following the May 13, 2026, unanimous decision by the South Carolina Supreme Court to overturn Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction due to improper jury influence by former clerk of court Rebecca "Becky" Hill, the legal battle has intensified with both a pending retrial and a new federal civil rights lawsuit. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on May 18, 2026, that his office will "aggressively seek to retry" Murdaugh and that all legal options, including the death penalty, are currently being considered. Simultaneously, Murdaugh's defense team filed a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that Hill's actions deprived Murdaugh of his constitutional right to a fair trial for her own personal financial gain, seeking at least $600,000 in compensatory damages to cover the costs of the original defense. While the defense remains optimistic about a future acquittal and intends to explore unexamined evidence—such as unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails—they have clarified that a retrial is unlikely to occur before the end of 2025. RESOURCES Alex Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Karen Read Civil Lawsuits - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKVEoBmOhzUprvqi3-_6JoZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Vijay Dahiya and Jaivir Singh Arya, who spent weeks in jail only to be discharged, to Ashok Khemka and the officers linked to the Faridabad Municipal Corporation scam, here's the state's Section 17-A record.----more----https://theprint.in/india/governance/at-least-8-haryana-ias-have-skirted-legal-troubles-in-last-3-yrs-after-govt-refused-prosecution-nod/2935488/

President Trump's sway on the GOP shown during primary elections Utah lawmakers discuss water supply, motorcycle safety, future of the penny during interim session Utah's wildfire outlook; massive fire burning in Southern California too Utah Valley University to hold conference on mental health Water Safety: Harmful algal blooms The state of the housing market Osmond family bringing new outdoor concert venue to Provo Canyon National food chains moving into the "dirty soda" business US Dept. of Justice announces indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro

It's one of the most eyebrow-raising things the Inside Sources hosts have ever seen: as part of the DOJ's deal with President Donald Trump over his lawsuit against the IRS, the President, his family, and his businesses will be exempt from tax audits, investigations, and prosecution… indefinitely.

There's a pattern to Andrew and Mary's focus this week: lies, lies and more lies. They gather in-person to tackle a host of issues and to celebrate the release of Andrew's new book, “Liar's Kingdom.” After digging into the book's thesis, they hone in on the biggest news of the week: the $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” created by the Justice Department as part of a settlement agreement which, according to the Attorney General, would provide a non-partisan “systematic process to hear and redress claims of others who suffered weaponization and lawfare.” But as Mary and Andrew note, the real goal is to compensate Trump allies who claim they were wrongfully prosecuted by the former administration. They then shift to the DOJ's lawsuit against the DC Bar to block punishments for Trump officials, including Jeffrey Clark, the former Acting Assistant Attorney General in the final months of Trump's first term. Next, the co-hosts touch on last week's oral arguments in the government's appeal of the ruling against Trump's attempt to blacklist four law firms, before moving to the ongoing litigation in Judge Boasberg's attempt to hold contempt proceedings.   This podcast is also available on YouTube at ms.now/mainjustice. Be sure to check it out: this week features video of Mary and Andrew in-person together. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Pascoe says he'd convict Murdaugh in two weeks. Stephen Goldfinch took a swipe at Pascoe's ties to the defense while pledging his own retrial. Alan Wilson is leading the governor's race and just said the death penalty is on the table. South Carolina's entire political class is building their campaigns around one defendant.Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke work through the listener questions that cut to the bone: What happens to a retrial when every politician in the state is competing over who's toughest on the guy awaiting trial? Robin examines the behavioral dynamics of political escalation—when one candidate says retrial, the next says speedy retrial, and the next says death penalty, the ratchet only turns one direction.The conversation maps the specific ways political pressure changes a prosecution. Jury pool contamination from constant media coverage. Prosecution decisions driven by what sounds strongest, not what the evidence supports. Defense motions for change of venue that suddenly have teeth. And a death penalty threat that changes everything about how the case gets tried—from jury selection to sentencing structure.Robin's conclusion about what this political environment means for Murdaugh's chances at a fair trial is worth the listen alone.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #SouthCarolina #AlanWilson #DeathPenalty #TrueCrime #MurdaughTrial #SCGovernor #HiddenKillers #CriminalJustice

The defense needs the Murdaugh family. A case about whether a man killed his wife and son absolutely requires people who can tell the jury he loved them. In 2023, the family provided that. Buster testified. Brothers spoke publicly. The family showed up.Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke tackle listener questions about what happens when that same family becomes a weapon for the other side. Buster's reported fury. The brothers' silence. Marian Proctor's devastating testimony about Alex never seeking the real killer. Every one of these dynamics has shifted since trial one, and each shift hurts the defense.Robin walks through the behavioral science of family systems under sustained pressure. When the pressure is a public murder trial followed by years of financial crime revelations, the fractures don't just appear—they widen. And the prosecution knows exactly where those fractures are.The question listeners keep asking is whether the defense can build a trial-two strategy that doesn't depend on family support. Robin's analysis of what that would require—and what it would cost—is the core of this conversation.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #BusterMurdaugh #MurdaughFamily #MurdaughRetrial #TrueCrime #MurdaughTrial #HiddenKillers #SouthCarolina #CriminalJustice #MurdaughMurders

A second ICE agent is now facing state criminal charges for actions during Operation Metro Surge. On Monday, charges were filed against Christian J. Castro who is accused of shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in north Minneapolis in January. He's also charged for allegedly lying to law enforcement about the incident.In April, ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. was charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at two people during a February road rage incident.A judge has issued nationwide warrants for the arrests of both agents. What happens next is unclear. Lauren Bonds, executive director of the National Police Accountability Project. She said it's novel legal territory. Bonds joined Minnesota Now to explain.

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions were overturned unanimously by the SC Supreme Court — and the ruling didn't just vacate the verdict. It told the prosecution exactly where their case went wrong. The court said weeks of financial crimes testimony was excessive, prejudicial, and unnecessary to prove motive. That testimony was the engine of the first conviction. Without it, the state has to rebuild from the ground up.The motive theory itself remains. Murdaugh was facing simultaneous exposure of years of financial fraud on the day Maggie and Paul were killed. The CFO confrontation and the pending hearing that would have unraveled everything — those facts are still admissible. But the court drew a clear line between establishing motive and conducting a character trial. The prosecution crossed that line the first time, and the Supreme Court made sure everyone knows it.True Crime Today looks at what the new trial demands from the prosecution. The state built its first case around making the jury understand what kind of man Murdaugh was. Trial 2 requires making the jury trust the physical evidence on its own terms — the timeline, the lies, the forensic record from the night of the murders. Those are different prosecutorial skills and a different emotional temperature in the courtroom.Jurors from Trial 1 said the financial testimony wasn't the deciding factor. They pointed to the kennel video evidence and Murdaugh's behavior. But whether those jurors reach that same conclusion without weeks of testimony painting Murdaugh as someone capable of anything is the question hanging over every strategic decision the prosecution makes heading into Trial 2. The state says it's committed to retrying. Commitment and capability are about to be tested.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #MurdaughRetrial #SCSupremeCourt #TrueCrime #MurdaughCase #SouthCarolina #MurderTrial #Prosecution #HiddenKillers

Three years of silence. Almost no contact with the prison. A quiet marriage built far from the Murdaugh name. And now Buster Murdaugh has to decide whether he walks back into that courtroom for his father — or against him.The South Carolina Supreme Court threw out Alex Murdaugh's conviction, and that should have been the best news Buster's heard in years. Instead, sources say he's angry. He reportedly called his father a “selfish old man.” For a man who sat behind the defense table every day of the first trial, that's a seismic shift.Jennifer Coffindaffer and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke dissect the strategic nightmare facing both legal teams. Buster isn't just a sympathetic face for the defense anymore. His emotional state, his knowledge of family dynamics, and whatever Alex told him privately after the killings make him a live wire for both sides. Coffindaffer also challenges the prosecution's core motive — if this was family annihilation driven by desperation, Buster's survival doesn't fit the framework.They walk through the insurance staging scheme, Buster's complicated history with the Murdaugh name, and whether there's a legal path to forcing him to testify about private conversations with his father. The retrial hasn't started and already the biggest variable isn't evidence — it's family. Tony Brueski, Robin Dreeke, and Jennifer Coffindaffer live.LINKS & DISCLAIMERJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #BusterMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #MurdaughTrial #JenniferCoffindaffer #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #MurdaughCase

Law school teaches you how to brief a case, but it rarely teaches you how to talk to a jury. In this episode of the ABA Law Student Podcast, host Eve Albert sits down with Alicia Hawthorne, known online as The Luncheon Lawyer. Alicia, an immigration and criminal defense attorney, shares how her side hustle as a legal content creator serves as a "global crash course" in understanding the public's perspective on legal issues.Alicia also dives deep into the "theater-to-law" pipeline, explaining how improv and community theater skills are the ultimate tools for thinking on your feet in front of a judge. From battling imposter syndrome and ageism to the ethical tightrope of saying "allegedly," this episode is a masterclass in building an authentic legal brand in the digital age.(00:00) - Intro (02:14) - – Introducing Alicia Hawthorne: The Luncheon Lawyer (03:35) - – Career Pivot: The Reality of Prosecution vs. Defense (05:25) - – Shopping Around: Why You Don't Need All the Answers at Graduation (06:30) - – Overcoming Ageism and Stereotypes in the Legal Field (08:44) - – Building a Reputation: Letting Your Work Speak for Itself (10:04) - – Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Public Scrutiny (13:07) - – Using Social Media Comments as a "Free Juror Pool" (14:50) - – Learning the Art of Talking to People (Not Just Statutes) (17:13) - – Who Follows Legal Influencers? Bridging the Gap for Laymen (19:08) - – The Theater-to-Law Pipeline: Improv Skills in Court (21:02) - – Embracing Embarrassment to Become a Better Trial Lawyer (22:18) - – The Future of The Luncheon Lawyer: Media and Ethics (24:17) - – The Ethics of "Allegedly" and Dealing with Backlash (26:54) - – Setting Boundaries: Content Creation vs. Real Practice (28:39) - – Best Advice for Students: Staying Calm Under Pressure (31:50) - – Host Debrief: Applying Theater Skills to the Law (35:15) - – Strategic Anger vs. Professional Decorum in Litigation (39:02) - – Modern Legal Marketing: From Yellow Pages to TikTok (42:15) - – The Risks and Rewards of a Digital Brand (45:45) - – Closing and ABA Law Student Division Resources Click here to view the episode transcript.

Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss some of the biggest legal stories in the news this week as they debate favorite baseball teams. Plus, he talks prom, why he defends criminals instead of prosecuting them, and answers questions from listeners. To find more information about how Attorney Leonard can help you, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or […]

James Lasdun details how iPhone and GPS data provided a critical timeline of the murders. Despite the lack of direct physical evidence, digital tracking and family-owned ballistics proved vital to the prosecution. (13/16)1920 SC

The retrial won't be a replay. Eric Faddis walks through every major variable that has changed since the first jury convicted Alex Murdaugh in March 2023. The evidence restrictions from the Supreme Court's ruling. Becky Hill's perjury conviction. The locked-in transcript of Murdaugh's testimony. The unresolved forensic questions. The jury selection nightmare.Faddis identifies the single most dangerous thing Murdaugh said on the stand that the prosecution will use against him and explores whether the defense has any realistic option to keep him from testifying again. He analyzes whether Hill's misconduct becomes a defense narrative tool at retrial or whether the judge walls it off as a resolved issue.The conversation closes with a forced choice: if Faddis had to walk into this retrial and pick a side — prosecution or defense — which side would he rather be on and what's the single biggest advantage that side holds walking into a courtroom where the rules have fundamentally changed.LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis 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.HASHTAGS#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #EricFaddis #MurdaughCase #SCSupremeCourt #BeckyHill #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #NewTrial #ColletonCounty

Trump's behavior on social media gets even more unhinged; he continues to target his political opponents with late night posts which fabricate quotes and use AI. Trump calls news coverage of Iranian military victories "virtual TREASON." Trump leaves for China. No progress on opening Strait of Hormuz. Trump continues to use Iran's nuclear capacity as justification for the war, but his own intelligence agencies assessed Iran was not building a nuclear weapon. DOJ wants to settle $10B lawsuit from Trump. Epstein victim during hearing cites Bondi by name re obstruction. Experts- can't change name of war, reset clock.Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

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 A jury already decided what happened to Eric Richins. But at sentencing, his wife's defense team made clear they weren't done fighting — and they weren't going quietly.At Kouri Richins' sentencing hearing, attorneys Wendy Lewis and Kathy Nester came in swinging. Lewis told the court flat-out that her client cannot show remorse for something she claims she didn't do — a calculated argument that cuts both ways depending on where you stand. Lewis also said this was the first time in her career she'd watched a client she fully believed to be innocent get convicted. That's either a powerful statement of principle or a very effective piece of theater. You decide.The defense didn't stop there. They unloaded on the prosecution's pre-sentencing memorandum, calling it a "character assassination" built on information that never made it to trial. Lewis urged the judge to sentence Richins strictly on what she was convicted of — not on the state's broader narrative about who she is as a person. "They do not know Kouri Richins," Lewis told the court.On the question of life without parole, the defense got specific. They pointed out that only 72 people in Utah are currently serving that sentence, and only five of those cases involved killing a spouse. Lewis argued that life without parole is typically reserved for serial killers and child murderers — not spousal cases. She went further, comparing the treatment of inmates serving life without parole to animal abuse. Attorney Nester asked the judge to look past the "monster" label the prosecution and the victim's family had spent considerable energy constructing.The defense also read a letter from Richins' mother, Lisa Darden, pleading for a 25-years-to-life sentence — one that would at least leave open the possibility of a future.The jury gave their answer at trial. The question now is how many years that answer actually costs her.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #UtahMurder #Sentencing #FentanylMurder #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtWatch #JusticeForEric

Dan talks to former political prisoner Sam Melia. The Prosecution and Judge agreed he had not done anything illegal or said anything untrue, but was jailed for his supposed motivation.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche went on some of the Sunday news shows and undercut the very case he brought against one of Donald Trump's perceived enemies, former FBI Director James Comey. You know the one: Comey snapped a picture of some seashells that had been arranged into the numbers 86 47, and posted it on Instagram with a cute caption like, 'a cool seashell arrangement I just saw.' Blanche claims that Comey's IG post threatened the life of the president. Glenn discusses how Blanches public statements undercut the Comey prosecution, and support motions to dismiss the prosecution for both selective and vindictive prosecution. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.