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| 16 Dec 2022 | 29: The Murders in Moscow, Idaho | 00:49:08 | |
We take a look at the horrific quadruple murder in Moscow, Idaho. What do we know (not much)? What are the police looking for? And when will we find out who committed this terrible crime? | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | 35. The Insanity Defense and Postpartum Psychosis | 00:50:18 | |
We review the insanity defense, with a focus on postpartum psychosis and the tragic case out of Massachusetts involving Lindsay Clancy. | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | 109. An Interview with Othram's Dr. Kristen Mittelman | 01:05:15 | |
Othram Lab's Dr. Kristen Mittelman joins the show to discuss Othram's role in the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Rachel Morin.
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| 18 Nov 2022 | 25. The Crime of Feeding the Homeless | 00:41:53 | |
In most cities and states, you can be arrested for the terrible crime of...feeding the homeless? But is feeding the homeless actually a form of speech or even religious worship? We dive in to a strange and quirky area of the law. | |||
| 16 Sep 2022 | 16. Self Defense and the Shooting of James Rayl | 00:43:16 | |
Your daughter's ex-boyfriend comes to your house and tries to break in. You warn him you have a gun, but he just keeps coming. You fire three shots and the man dies. Is it murder? Or is it self defense? | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | 55. Motions to Suppress | 00:36:41 | |
Motions to suppress are one of the most complicated, and most important, legal devices. How do they work? And how often do they succeed?
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| 25 Jan 2024 | 86. Delphi Supreme Court Oral Argument with Bob and Ali Motta | 01:33:29 | |
Bob and Ali Motta join us to discuss the oral arguments in the Delphi case. What did we learn? What can we expect? And what comes next now that we have a decision from the Supreme Court?
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| 29 Jul 2022 | 09. The Law of Precedent | 00:46:49 | |
What is precedent anyway? And why does it seem like the courts are always changing it? We get real nerdy and talk about how precedent binds courts...until it doesn't. | |||
| 17 Jun 2022 | 03. The Lawyer Dog | 00:34:16 | |
Did a man really miss out on a lawyer because he asked for a "lawyer, dog" instead of just asking for a "lawyer"? And we read an insightful email on the Dammion Heard case. | |||
| 03 Jun 2022 | 01. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: Dead Men Tell No Tales | 00:47:14 | |
It's the defamation trial of the century, Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard. We talk about the legal standard for defamation, what's really going on here, and who we think is going to win (and our reaction to the answer). We also talk about the difference between civil and criminal juries and why this case was brought in Virginia. | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | 72. Cell Phone Analysis Demystified | 01:08:52 | |
FBI CAST Agent Jay Berni joins the show to talk all things cell phones. How does cell phone analysis work? How accurate is it? And how is it getting even better as technology develops? | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | 95. Delphi Contempt Hearing Part 1 | ||
Murder Sheet and Jayson Blair of Silver Linings Handbook join Alice to discuss the contempt hearing in Delphi. What went down? Who got thrown out? And what's next? Part 2 tomorrow. Sponsors: Vintage Villains Podcast | |||
| 19 Aug 2022 | 12. Legal Ethics | 00:45:35 | |
Jose Baez had some of you asking--just what are the limits to what a defense attorney can say during a trial? And what in the world was going on in the Alex Jones/Info Wars defamation case? | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | 97. The Exorcist Files | 01:05:21 | |
Halloween comes early as we interview the host of the hit podcast, The Exorcist Files. We talk about the show, consider evidence for exorcism, and address the doubters. Support season 2 below! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/totc/exorcist-files-s2/rewards | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | 65: Genetic Genealogy and the Right to Privacy Part 2 | 00:30:39 | |
We were talking about genetic genealogy, and we just kept talking. So here's the rest of the conversation. | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | 18. Self Representation | 00:36:56 | |
They say that a man who represents himself has a fool for a lawyer. What are the rules if you want to represent yourself? And should you do it? | |||
| 01 Jul 2022 | 05. Adnan Syed and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel | 00:41:57 | |
We continue our look at ineffective assistance of counsel through the lens of the Adnan Syed case. | |||
| 16 Mar 2023 | 40. Alex Murdaugh: The Verdict Part 2 | 00:46:22 | |
We continue our live reaction to the Murdaugh verdict with our patrons. | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | 39. Alex Murdaugh: The Verdict Part 1 | 00:47:30 | |
The verdict is in. We react live with our Patrons. | |||
| 21 Oct 2022 | 21. NetChoice and Internet Freedom | 00:42:13 | |
If a social media company decides to censor what you can say on their platform, is there anything you can do about it? Or does the First Amendment give them carte blanche to do whatever they want? | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | 27: Delphi Probable Cause Affidavit with Murder Sheet | 00:59:20 | |
We're joined by our friends from Murder Sheet to discuss the probable cause affidavit which was finally unsealed in the Delphi case. | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | 105. Leo Schofield, Released | 01:16:33 | |
Leo Schofield has been released from prison, but his search for justice is just beginning. Gilbert King and Scott Cupp join us to discuss this injustice and what's next for Leo. | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | 81. Kouri Richins and Attorney Client Privilege | 01:17:48 | |
It's one of the most bizarre murder cases you'll ever hear, and it only gets weirder by the day. We discuss the twists and turns in the Kouri Richins murder case. | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | 45. DNA: ID Joins the Show | 00:57:23 | |
Jessica Bettencourt, host of DNA: ID, joins Brett to talk about the possibilities and pitfalls of genetic genealogy. | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | 125. Delphi Trial Week One with The Murder Sheet | 01:05:50 | |
We discuss the first week of the Delphi trial with our friends Kevin and Aine from The Murder Sheet. They've been there every day, watching it unfold. What does the jury look like? How were the opening statements? And what have we learned so far? | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | 129. Delphi Trial Week Three Part 2 | 00:56:02 | |
A lot happened in week 3 of the Delphi trial. Richard Allen's many incriminating statements were revealed, including confessions with information it seems only the killer could know. The state rested, and the defense began its case. We break it all down. | |||
| 07 Dec 2023 | 80. Your Questions, Our Answers | 02:07:36 | |
| 23 Mar 2023 | 41. Bob Motta Talks Murdaugh Verdict | 00:41:05 | |
We wrap up our coverage of the Murdaugh verdict with our friend and host of Defense Diaries, Bob Motta. | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | 131. A Verdict in Delphi -- Today is the Day | 00:45:52 | |
The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Richard Allen, finding him guilty on all counts. We discuss this massive news and celebrate a day of justice. | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | 13. Casey Anthony and Double Jeopardy | 00:41:17 | |
The Casey Anthony case raised a lot of questions. Can Casey Anthony ever be charged again? Could the judge have overturned the jury's verdict? What obligation does the defense have if they know she's guilty? We answer these questions and more. | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | 17: Adnan Syed and the Murder of Hae Min Lee | 01:23:26 | |
To the delight of many, Adnan Syed was released from prison this week, his conviction for murdering Hae Min Lee vacated. Surprisingly, this was the result of the state's own motion. How did this happen? What arguments did the state make? And did the court get it right? | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | 10. Harris v. State and Rule 403 | 00:35:07 | |
It was a story that outraged the nation--Justin Harris left his son to die in a hot car while he sexted with an underage girl. He was convicted of murder, but the nation was outraged again when the Georgia Supreme Court vacated his conviction. Why did they do it, and did they get it right? Join us for a dive into the rules of evidence and Rule 403. | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | 36. Rule 404 and the Murdaugh Trial | 00:59:36 | |
The Murdaugh Trial has captivated the nation, but some have been confused about the amount of testimony related to Alex Murdaugh's financial crimes. Why is that allowed? Should the judge have let it in? And is it a problem on appeal? | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | 57. Live with The Broken System Podcast | 00:46:47 | |
Broken System Podcast joins us to talk about the murder of D.J. Fickey. Once ruled a suicide, Fickey's death was not only recently ruled a murder--a suspect is now in custody. How did this happen? What went wrong? And how did it go right? | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 | 119. Adnan Syed's Convictions Reinstated | 00:52:33 | |
The Maryland Supreme Court has spoken, and it wasn't good for Adnan Syed. What does it mean? And what's next?
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| 23 Sep 2024 | 121. The Latest in the Asha Degree Case | 01:02:30 | |
After decades of silence, there have been shocking developments in the Asha Degree case. We review the details of recent search warrants and tell you our thoughts on what's next.
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| 23 Nov 2023 | 77: Murdaugh -- The State Responds | 00:53:37 | |
The state has responded to Murdaugh's bombshell motion for a new trial based on jury tampering. We discuss what's next.
Update: The judge did elect to recuse. A new judge has not been appointed to decide on the motion. | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | 118. Karen Read and the Motion to Dismiss | 00:49:48 | |
Karen Read's attorneys recently sought to have two of the charges against her dismissed, arguing that a jury actually found her not guilty on those counts. A judge has ruled, and we break it down.
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| 08 Jun 2023 | 52: Case Progression | 00:56:03 | |
Ever wonder how a case moves from investigation to indictment? When do grand jury and motions to suppress come in? And when is it over? We walk you through the life of a case, from beginning to end. | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | 82. Hearsay Part 1 | 00:43:36 | |
We finally dive into hearsay. Apologies for Alice's slightly muffled sound. | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | 33. Alec Baldwin and Involuntary Manslaughter | 00:46:38 | |
A New Mexico DA has now decided to charge Alec Baldwin with 2 counts of involuntary manslaughter. But will the charges stick? Or has the DA fundamentally misinterpreted the law and what it takes to convict someone of involuntary manslaughter? | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | 85: Murdaugh Goes Back to Court And It Goes...Poorly | 00:38:54 | |
It was a rough preliminary hearing for Alex Murdaugh as the court laid down the law on what to expect in the upcoming evidentiary hearing. And the Murdaugh team couldn't have liked what they heard about who they can call, how they can be questioned, and the standard that will govern the hearing. We break it all down.
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| 20 Jan 2023 | 32. Judge Trevor McFadden and the Shadow Docket | 00:49:52 | |
We're honored to have Washington, D.C. federal district court judge Trevor McFadden join us to discuss a recent controversy--the Supreme Court's use of the so-called "shadow docket." What is it? How does it work? And should we be worried? | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | 71: The Latest in the Ellen Greenberg Case | 00:53:29 | |
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has spoken in the Ellen Greenberg case, and it's not good. We tell you what happened, what it means, and what's next.
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| 28 Mar 2024 | 96. Delphi Contempt Hearing Part 2 | 00:49:16 | |
Alice continues her discussion of the latest Delphi hearing with Murder Sheet and Jayson Blair. Sponsors: VIntage Villains | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | 111. SCOTUS Roundup | 01:03:19 | |
We look at some of the high profile cases that the Supreme Court ruled on "this season" and what that means for the administrative state, Presidential immunity, and more. | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | 60. Double Jeopardy | 00:36:07 | |
If you're tried and acquitted in the United States, can you be tried again in the same court? The short answer is no, but we spend 33 minutes saying that over and over again--with a few caveats. But no, the answer is no. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | 76. The Right to Continuity of Counsel | 01:15:58 | |
With the debate over the removal of Richard Allen's counsel in Delphi raging, we take a step back and look at the law. What has the Supreme Court said about right to counsel? The right to continuity of counsel? What does that mean? And does it matter if it's counsel you hired versus counsel appointed to you? We talk about it all. Citations: Anne Bowen Poulin, Strengthening the Criminal Defendant's Right to Counsel, 28 Cardozo L. Rev. 1213, 1249 (2006). Keith Swisher, Disqualifying Defense Counsel: The Curse Of The Sixth Amendment Wheat v. United States, 486 U.S. 153, 159 (1988). Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered v. United States, 491 U.S. 617, 624 (1989). United States v. Gonzalez-Lopez, 548 U.S. 140, 144 (2006). Morris v. Slappy, 461 U.S. 1, 13–14 (1983). Daniels v. Lafler, 501 F.3d 735, 740 (6th Cir. 2007). | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | 90. American Nightmare | 00:59:08 | |
It's the true crime story that shocked America. What if you were kidnapped, but no one believed you? Sponsored by Progressive Insurance | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | 63. The Idaho Murders and Genetic Genealogy | 01:03:45 | |
Genetic genealogy is back in the news after a motion to compel in the Idaho Murder trial. We talk about the problems with that motion and why it should fail. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | 64. Genetic Genealogy and the Right to Privacy Part 1 | 00:42:59 | |
We talk about genetic genealogy and the right to privacy. And then we just kept talking. This is part 1. | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | 67: Murdaugh Madness Part 1 | 00:54:37 | |
A shocking new filing by the defense leaves everyone wondering--are we doing this whole thing again? And this time, freaking out is appropriate. | |||
| 01 May 2024 | 101. The Trial of Coley McCraney | 01:27:54 | |
In 1999, two teenagers, Tracie Hawlett and J.B. Beasley, were brutally murdered just outside the town of Ozark, AL. For decades, the mystery remained unsolved. Then, genetic genealogy came along. In an unusual twist, the Attorney General of Alabama, Steve Marshall, was called upon to prosecute the case. He joins us to explain how this case was solved and tried, and how the families of two murdered 17 year olds finally found justice. Sponsors: Progressive Insurance | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | 73: Delphi Shocker -- The Defense Withdraws | 01:01:31 | |
There was a hearing in Delphi, and it was a doozy. After an inexcusable leak of crime scene photos, Richard Allen's attorneys have withdrawn from representing him. What's next? How did this happen? And how will it affect the Delphi case? Aine and Kevin from The Murder Sheet join us to discuss the latest developments. | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 | 123. Interview with Vanished Podcast's Jennifer Taylor on Amelia Earhart | 01:05:08 | |
It's one of the greatest mysteries of all time. What happened to famed aviator and American hero Amelia Earhart? We discuss with Jennifer Taylor, the host of the Vanished podcast. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | 79. Delphi Hearing Transcript Part 2 | 00:35:08 | |
We conclude our discussion of the hearing in Delphi and the mandamus petitions that followed. What is likely to happen, and what will it mean for the case? | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | 130. Delphi Trial Week Four with Murder Sheet | 01:20:43 | |
We discuss the fourth week of trial, closing arguments, and ongoing deliberations with our friends from The Murder Sheet. | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | 34. Charging Minors as Adults and the Wisconsin Murder Case | 00:42:38 | |
We tackle the difficult question of when and how children are charged as adults, with an emphasis on the recent case from Wisconsin. | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | 127. Delphi Trial Week Two Part 2 | 00:59:48 | |
We finish up our discussion of week 2 in the Delphi trial. | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | 43. The Death of Anthony Mitchell with Leah Dee | 01:10:14 | |
Leah Dee from the Least of These podcast joins Brett to discuss the death of Tony Mitchell while in the custody of the Walker Count Sheriff's Office in Jasper, Alabama. Was it a tragic accident? Or something more sinister? And how does someone's body temperature drop to 72 degrees? | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | Legal Briefs 69: Delphi Murders: A Paganistic Sacrifice by an Odinist Cult? | 00:58:06 | |
Yes, you read that right. In a shocking filing, the defense in the Delphi murders case alleged that the murderer of Abby and Libby is not Richard Allen. Instead, a cult of white supremacist Odin worshippers sacrificed them. What does it mean? And what's next? | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | Bonus Episode: Karen Read Hung Jury Reaction | 00:18:20 | |
We discuss the mistrial in the Karen Read case and talk about what's next. | |||
| 03 Oct 2024 | 122. Interview with Javier Leiva, Creator of Pretend | 01:06:46 | |
We chat with Javier Leiva about his great podcast that looks into people pretending to be someone else. Get ready for a wild ride.
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| 04 May 2023 | 47: Quashing More Idaho Nothing Burgers | 00:41:27 | |
We use the latest misinformation about the Moscow Murders to talk subpoenas, preliminary hearings, and motions to quash. | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | 128. Delphi Trial Week Three Part 1 | 01:28:16 | |
A lot happened in week 3 of the Delphi trial. Richard Allen's many incriminating statements were revealed, including confessions with information it seems only the killer could know. The state rested, and the defense began its case. We break it all down. | |||
| 29 Aug 2024 | 117. The Takings Clause and Kelo v. New London | 00:52:47 | |
You might think taking someone's home and giving it to a multi-billion dollar corporation is the most un-American thing imaginable. Five justices of the Supreme Court disagree with you. We examine one of the most universally reviled cases in Supreme Court history--Kelo v. New London. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod Day O (The Banana Court Song)
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Thought the Court save my childhood home
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Too bad team needs another dome
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Hey Justice Kennedy you bulldozed my cabana
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Took my life and gave it to the tax man-a
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He no worry bout parking lot expansion
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Hey Justice Kennedy don’t bulldoze my cabana
Kelo come and I’ll never go home | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | 54. Delphi Hearing with The Murder Sheet | 01:00:11 | |
The guys from Murder Sheet join us to discuss the hearing in the Delphi murder case that morphed from a bail hearing to a suppression hearing to a hearing on Richard Allen's conditions of confinement. And a bombshell--did Allen not only confess, but do so multiple times? | |||
| 11 May 2023 | 48: A Conversation with FBI Profiler Julia Cowley | 01:15:23 | |
FBI profiler Julia Cowley joins the show to discuss behavioral profiling, its pros and cons, and everything Brett gets wrong. And she applies her experience to a couple famous unsolved(?) cases. | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | 93. Trump v. Anderson | 00:52:17 | |
After several states attempted to keep Donald Trump off the ballot under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, the Supreme Court reversed unanimously. We explore the ruling, the reasoning, and how the various justices reached their decision. Sponsors: Progressive Insurance | |||
| 22 Jul 2022 | 08. The Kristin Smart Trial and Dual Juries | 00:33:58 | |
One trial, two juries? How does that work? We look at the trial of Paul and Ruben Flores to find out. | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | 78. Delphi Hearing Transcript Released | 01:04:55 | |
The transcript of the in-chambers meeting between the prosecution, defense, and Judge Gull in the Delphi case has been released. What have we learned? And what does it mean for the future of the case? | |||
| 08 May 2024 | 102. Trump v. United States | 01:13:03 | |
The former President was back in front of the Supreme Court, this time exploring the limitations of executive immunity. What were the arguments on each side, and what will be the outcome in this closely watched case? This episode is sponsored by Progressive Insurance. | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | 99. Delphi and the "Some Other Dude Did It" Defense | 00:55:57 | |
Delphi is just the latest case where the defense offers an alternative suspect, sometimes called the SODDI defense.. How does this alternate theory work? Are there any limits on it? And how will those limits affect the trial in Delphi? | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | 58. The Capture of LISK with The Consult's Julia Cowley | 01:09:03 | |
FBI profiler Julia Cowley-- who worked the LISK case with the Behavioral Analysis Unit--joins us to discuss the potential capture of the infamous Long Island Serial Killer. Check out her show, The Consult, below or wherever you get your podcasts.
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| 02 Sep 2022 | 14. Felony Murder and the Casey and Vicky White Case | 00:38:17 | |
Can you be convicted of murder, even if you didn't kill anyone? Turns out, you can! We discuss felony murder and Brett rants about Britain and the murder of Andrew Harper. | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | 53: Federal vs. State Jurisdiction | 00:38:38 | |
In the United States, we primarily have two systems of law enforcement--the federal and the state. How do they work together? What can the states do that the feds can't? And why is it like that? We discuss it all. | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | 120. Ballistics Explained with ATF Special Agent in Charge, Chris Amon. | 01:00:50 | |
Ballistics are a critical forensic tool in criminal investigations today, but how they work is a mystery to most people. We discuss the science of ballistics with ATF Special Agent in Charge Chris Amon.
Christopher Amon was appointed as the Special Agent in Charge for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Chicago Field Division in March of 2023. As the Special Agent in Charge, Mr. Amon has responsibility over ATF operations in the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, The Eastern District of Wisconsin, and the Northern District of Indiana.
Before arriving in Chicago, SAC Amon served as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the Washington Field Division since August 2020. In this role, Special Agent Amon supervised all ATF criminal enforcement operations in Washington, D.C. Prior to this assignment, SAC Amon served as Chief of the Firearms Operation Division at ATF Headquarters, managing the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN), the NIBIN National Correlation and Training Center (NNCTC), and ATF’s Crime Gun Intelligence Programs. He was also the Chairman of the National Crime Gun Intelligence Governing Board consisting of Chiefs of Police, United States Attorneys, District Attorneys, and Laboratory Directors from major cities nationwide.
SAC Amon began his career as a Special Agent in the Denver Field Division in 2005. He investigated violent crime and firearms trafficking organizations and was a crisis negotiator of ATF’s Los Angeles Special Response Team.
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| 24 Jun 2022 | 04. A Fool for a Lawyer: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel | 00:41:00 | |
We dive into the standard for ineffective assistance. Just how bad does it have to be for a convicted person to get another trial? The answer? Pretty bad. | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | 20: The Duties of a Prosecutor | 00:42:39 | |
The Adnan Syed story had people asking us about the role of prosecutors in preventing wrongful convictions. What should they do and what are their limits? We discuss that and more. | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | 75. Mandamus Mania: As the Delphi Turns | 00:57:19 | |
Like sands through the hour glass, weirdness continues to pile up in Delphi. What is a mandamus? And what's next? (The answer, apparently, is another mandamus petition, but we'll discuss that in a later episode.) | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | 26. Delphi Hearing Reaction with Bob Motta | 01:09:23 | |
The hearing to unseal the probable cause affidavit in Delphi brought with it a lot of news. But with Alice in Alaska, where can we turn for expert analysis? Our good friend Bob Motta from Defense Diaries not only fills in but brings expertise from the other side of the aisle to the discussion. | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | 91. Taylor Swift, Anti-Hero | 00:59:23 | |
Taylor Swift doesn't like that you can track her planes. Should she shake it off? Or does she know all too well that she needs to calm down? Sponsors: Progressive Insurance | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | 38. The Murdaugh Trial with Bob Motta Part 2 | 00:47:21 | |
We continue our discussion of the Murdaugh case with Bob Motta of Defense Diaries. Should Alec Murdaugh testify? And has the prosecution proved its case? | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | 88. Murdaugh Gets His Day in Court | 01:45:10 | |
The Murdaugh evidentiary hearing happened today. Jurors revealed what Becky Hill said to them and whether or affected their verdict. Hill testified...poorly. And the judge rendered a verdict, but not before putting ol' Poot in his place.
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| 04 Jan 2024 | 83. Oral Argument in the Delphi Case | 00:59:51 | |
We dig into how oral argument works and what to expect as the Delphi case goes before the Indiana Supreme Court. Sponsors: Progressive Insurance | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | 70. Delphi: The Prosecution Responds | 01:08:03 | |
The Prosecution responds to the 135 page "Franks" motion in the Delphi case with...8 pages. That tells you a lot. We will tell you the rest. | |||
| 31 May 2022 | The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs Trailer | 00:01:04 | |
Alice and Brett, hosts of the true crime podcast, The Prosecutors, bring their experience as prosecutors to the hottest stories in true crime. Whether it’s breaking developments in a cold case, the intricacies of sentencing, or analysis of what’s really going on in trials in the news, they’ll have you covered. Launching June 3rd, 2022. | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | 22: Legal News Smorgasbord | 00:43:12 | |
So much has been going on in legal news. We discuss Alex Jones, the Kristin Smart trials, and, of course, Darrell Brooks. | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | 92. Gag Orders | 00:58:26 | |
What are gag orders? Why do we have them? And what are the concerns about them? We dive in to a subject we are seeing in more and more cases... Sponsored by Progressive Insurance | |||
| 12 Aug 2022 | 11. Deshaun Watson and Arbitration | 00:52:51 | |
In this episode, we tackle some civil law. The arbitrator's decision in the NFL v. Deshaun Watson case created a firestorm. Why did the arbitrator do what she did, did she get it right, and what's next? Update: We speculated that the NFL might not want to appeal because no one wants Roger Goodell to hear the case. The NFL did appeal, and Goodell promptly stepped aside. So the appeal will be heard by yet another independent arbitrator. We will keep you informed as this interesting case develops. | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | 98. Hearsay Part 3 | 00:54:32 | |
We wrap up our discussion of hearsay and grant you all law degrees. Sponsors: Progressive Insurance | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | 115. Shocking Delphi Revelations with The Murder Sheet | 01:49:52 | |
Kevin and Aine join us to discuss the shocking revelations from three days of hearings in Delphi. What did we learn, and where does the defense go from here? Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | 66: Convicting a Murderer--A Conversation with Shawn Rech | 00:45:52 | |
Shawn Rech freed an innocent man with the groundbreaking documentary, Murder in the Park. Now he takes on one of the most controversial innocence cases out there--that of Steven Avery. He tells us all about his newest project, Convicting a Murderer, which raises some disturbing questions about the motives and manipulations behind the Netflix blockbuster, Making a Murderer. | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | 100. WM3 DNA Testing Decision | 01:11:12 | |
To celebrate 100 episodes of Legal Briefs, we discuss the recent Arkansas Supreme Court opinion on DNA testing in the West Memphis 3 case. And you will also hear us--based entirely on your view of the case--either make abundantly clear that we think the WM3 are guilty or abundantly clear we think they are innocent. Choose your own adventure. https://prosecutorspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/echols_v._state.pdf | |||
| 18 May 2023 | 49: The Guilt and Innocence of Crosley Green | 00:38:17 | |
Crosley Green was innocent and released from prison. Until he wasn't. Is this a case of a grave injustice? Or the system working as it should? Or both?
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| 11 Nov 2022 | 24. Darrell Brooks and Sovereign Citizens | 00:39:40 | |
You wanted to talk sovereign citizens and the Darrell Brooks trial. Be careful what you wish for. | |||
| 10 Jun 2022 | 02. The Supreme Court and Wrongful Convictions | 00:39:16 | |
Did the Supreme Court recently gut the lifeline for those claiming wrongful convictions? And an update on the Moab murders of Kylen Turner and Chrystal Schulte. | |||
| 05 Jan 2023 | 30: An Arrest in Moscow | 00:34:33 | |
The police have made an arrest in the quadruple murders in Moscow, Idaho. What do we know? And what's next? We discuss live with our Patrons. | |||
| 15 Jul 2022 | 07. West Memphis 3 and Habeas Corpus | 00:35:04 | |
We take a look at the West Memphis 3's efforts to DNA test evidence, explain why the trial court got it right, and give our thoughts on next steps. | |||
| 15 May 2024 | 103. Plea Agreements | 01:15:02 | |
Most cases never go to trial. Instead, they end in plea agreements. How do pleas work? Why do so many people plead guilty? And should we be concerned about the high percentage of pleas? Sponsors: Progressive Insurance | |||