Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
LIVE COURT | NY v. Rex Heuermann - LISK Plea Hearing, Press Conferences and what happens now.
Legal analyst Emily D. Baker breaks down the shocking plea deal of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Long Island Serial Killer, revealing the terms of his life sentence, his agreement to cooperate with the FBI's behavioral analysis unit, and the legal and personal implications for all involved.
LIVE | TikTok Psychic Trial, Judgment and what comes next. Plus an unexpected lawsuit.
A TikTok creator, self-representing in a federal defamation trial, was ordered to pay $10 million for falsely accusing an Idaho professor of orchestrating murders and having an affair, setting a significant precedent for online accountability.
LIVE COURT | Dakota Mortenson v. Taylor Frankie Paul - Protective Order Hearing
A Utah protective order hearing between reality TV personalities Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortenson reveals deep-seated domestic violence allegations, leading to a temporary supervised custody order for their child.
LIVE | Kouri Richins Legal Troubles Grow. Slayer Statute, Sanctions, New Lawyer?
Kouri Richins faces a cascade of civil lawsuits, mounting attorney's fees, and the withdrawal of her legal counsel across multiple cases, further complicating the financial future of Eric Richins' children.
LIVE | Food Court - KitKat Heist. What's a wing?? Are Lay's Potato Chips, Potato?
A legal analyst dissects absurd food-related lawsuits, from the definition of a 'boneless wing' to a 12-ton Kit Kat heist, revealing the evolving standard of the 'reasonable consumer' and the intersection of law, marketing, and public perception.
Exclusive Interview | Todd Gabler Inside the Courtroom & Investigation of the Kouri Richins Trial
Private investigator Todd Gabler, a key witness in the Kouri Richins murder trial, shares exclusive insights into his year-long investigation, courtroom strategies, and the defendant's self-incriminating actions.
The Afroman Trial - Part 2 - Witnesses, Closing Arguments, Jury Instructions -- Verdict!
This episode dissects the chaotic Afroman defamation trial, highlighting the plaintiff's vague claims, the judge's highly unconventional courtroom management, and the defense's strategic use of First Amendment arguments, ultimately resulting in a unanimous verdict for Afroman.
The Afroman Trial - Part 1- Defamation and redefining the Streisand effect?
Legal analyst Emily D. Baker dissects the Afroman defamation trial, revealing questionable judicial conduct, flawed plaintiff strategies, and the redefinition of public figure free speech through viral 'diss tracks'.
LIVE | UT v. Kouri Richins - A Juror Speaks about the Case. Potential Sentence. Bail Hearing Review
A juror from the Kouri Richins murder trial reveals the jury's unanimous decision and emotional struggle, while a re-evaluation of Richins' bail hearing and financial motives provides new context for her actions and sentencing possibilities.
VERDICT -- UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15
Kouri Richins was found guilty on all five counts, including aggravated murder, after less than three hours of jury deliberation, surprising the legal analyst and court observers.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15 - Closing Arguments. How many objections??
The Kouri Richins trial concludes with starkly contrasting closing arguments from the prosecution and defense, followed by a mistrial motion and jury deliberations.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 14 - Jury Instruction Conference - Not done fighting yet it seems.
This episode provides a deep dive into the critical, often overlooked, process of jury instruction conferences, revealing intricate legal arguments and strategic maneuvers that shape a trial's outcome, including the defense's last-minute attempt to introduce a spoilation instruction.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 13 - Will the State Rest Today? What is the Defense Doing?
In a dramatic and unexpected turn, the Kouri Richins murder trial saw both the prosecution and defense rest their cases on Day 13, with Kouri Richins waiving her right to testify, setting the stage for closing arguments on Monday.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 12 - Today we Walk the Dog....
Trial Day 12 of the Kouri Richins case featured dramatic shifts in legal strategy, the recall of a key witness, and the highly anticipated introduction of Richins's personal writings, including the infamous 'Walk the Dog' letter, revealing her alleged attempts to fabricate an alternative narrative.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 11 - Unexpected Day. Legal Arguments & Jury Dismissed Early.
Day 11 of the Kouri Richins trial was dominated by extensive, contentious legal arguments over evidence admissibility, culminating in a defense request for a continuance and the jury being dismissed early after only one brief witness.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 10 - 911 Call, The PI & Lots of Legal Arguments
Day 10 of the Kouri Richins trial featured intense legal arguments, a forensic handwriting expert's testimony on a forged life insurance signature, the full 911 call, and a private investigator detailing his extensive, independent investigation into Eric Richins's death.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 9 - Wild Recorded Calls and It's Bestie Day.
Day 9 of the Kouri Richins trial brought shocking testimony from close friends, revealing financial manipulations, alleged poisoning attempts, and a chaotic post-death 'wake' that included pants-less guests and accusations of murder.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 8 - Insurance, Estates and the Paramour testifies!
Day 8 of the Kouri Richins murder trial brought explosive testimony from insurance experts, estate attorneys, and Kouri's paramour, revealing complex financial maneuvers, Eric's efforts to protect his estate from Kouri, and intimate, incriminating text messages.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 7 - The Financial Calamity and Kouri's Best Friends House!
Day 7 of the Kouri Richins trial exposes a 'financial calamity' through forensic accounting, revealing Kouri's escalating debt, alleged fraudulent schemes, and rapid spending of life insurance proceeds, painting a clear motive for murder.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 6 - Crozier Interview Video, Texts, Google Searches, Tech Data
Trial Day 6 reveals Kouri Richins's alleged financial motive, extensive phone deletions, and suspicious Google searches, alongside a chilling contrast in her Valentine's Day communications with her ailing husband and her boyfriend.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 5 - Cross of Key Witness Carmen Lauber continues.
Day 5 of the Kouri Richins trial saw chaotic cross-examinations, judicial frustration, and key witnesses offering conflicting accounts of drug transactions, culminating in a revealed motion for mistrial.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 4 - Trial Continues?
Day 4 of the Kouri Richins murder trial saw critical testimony from a forensic toxicologist detailing fentanyl levels and illicit drug markers, followed by a dramatic cross-examination of a key witness who procured drugs for Richins, revealing inconsistencies and intense courtroom dynamics.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 3 - an Unexpected and short day in court.
Trial Day 3 saw unexpected procedural halts and a defense strategy focused on challenging evidence chain of custody and initial scene processing, leading to a premature recess for the day.
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 2 - The ME testifies. Toxicology results & Gummies
Day 2 of the Kouri Richins trial revealed critical medical examiner findings: Eric Richins died of fentanyl intoxication, but the manner of death remains undetermined, with no THC found in his system despite claims of gummy consumption, and his wife's prescription medication discovered in his stomach.
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