Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
LIVE | Alex Murdaugh v. Becky Hill. Courthouse Becky gets sued.
Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction is overturned due to jury tampering, leading to a new trial and a civil lawsuit against former Clerk of Court Becky Hill for constitutional rights violations.
LIVE | SC v. Alex Murdaugh. New Trial. Here we go again.
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction, mandating a new trial due to egregious jury tampering by Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in the justice system.
LIVE COURT | UT v. Kouri Richins Sentencing Hearing
During Kouri Richins' sentencing hearing, the judge denied a continuous protective order, while Eric Richins' family delivered harrowing victim impact statements detailing Kouri's manipulation, financial schemes, and the profound, lasting trauma inflicted on them and Eric's three young sons.
LIVE | Kouri Richins Sentencing Memo. So much new info. It's time for prison.
The Kouri Richins sentencing memo reveals chilling new details, including children's fears and Corey's calculated malice, while a major education software provider, Canvas, pays a ransom after a widespread data breach.
LIVE COURT | Karen Read Civil cases back in court for discovery fights.
This episode exposes the chaotic discovery battles in the Karen Read civil cases, the legal implications of a massive Canvas data breach affecting 275 million users, and the procedural delays in Brendan Banfield's murder sentencing.
LIVE | Kohberger Defense Statement and Investigation. TikTok defamation litigation continues....
The Idaho murder case sees unusual post-plea developments with a defense expert accused of leaking confidential information, while the TikTok psychic defamation case progresses to appeal with the defendant's motions challenged for untimeliness and lack of merit.
LIVE | It Ends with Settlement and Sarah Boone Appeals
This episode provides critical updates on the Banfield sentencing, the 'It Ends With Us' settlement, and the unique background of the Sarah Boone appeal, highlighting strategic legal maneuvers and the host's approach to sensitive case coverage.
LIVE COURT | Taylor Frankie Paul v. Dakota Mortensen Restraining Order Hearing - 4-30-26
A Utah court hearing for competing protective orders between TikTok influencer Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortonson reveals a tumultuous history of alleged domestic violence, mutual accusations, and strategic media leaks, all while navigating child custody.
Kouri Richins wants a Continuance? Judge M ruling.
Judge M denied Kouri Richins' motion to continue her sentencing, citing lack of specificity from the defense and compelling victim's rights, while Emily D. Baker shares exclusive insights from YouTube's Creator Summit, including platform changes and creator advocacy.
Kouri Richins Continuance? Prosecution Objects! Karen Read fights Canton for Goode Discovery.
Legal analyst Emily D. Baker breaks down the prosecution's objection to Kouri Richins' sentencing continuance and Karen Reed's team's intense battle for discovery against the town of Canton, revealing alleged police misconduct and deep-seated conflicts of interest.
Taylor Frankie Paul Not Charged. What Happens now? Plus TikTok Psychic keeps objecting.
Legal analyst Emily D. Baker breaks down the surprising decision not to charge Taylor Frankie Paul in a domestic violence case and dissects the 'TikTok Psychic's' continued, unfounded appeals against a $10 million defamation judgment, highlighting critical issues in media reporting and civil litigation.
Kouri Richins wants a new sentencing date. Karen Read Federal Case, Proctor's wild request.
Kouri Richins' defense seeks to delay her sentencing, while Karen Reed's legal team battles to expand access to Trooper Proctor's extensive phone data, hinting at a new lawsuit against state police.
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.
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