Live Trials with Emily D. Baker

UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 1 - Opening Statements, Memes, & the strangest real life cross. Ever

Day one of the Kouri Richins murder trial explodes with shocking revelations of financial distress, a secret affair, incriminating texts, and bizarre memes, setting a dramatic and contentious tone for the proceedings.

UT v. Kouri Richins | Final Pre-Trial Rulings... some unexpected new evidence. Walk The Dog Ruling.

Pre-trial rulings in the Kouri Richins murder case reveal unexpected evidence, including a 'life story' from a Sedona retreat, notes on police interviews, and a Mexico cosmetic surgery consultation, all painting a picture of Richins' mindset after her husband's death.

Karen Read Civil Discovery Hearings & Wild New Proctor Problems

The Karen Read civil wrongful death lawsuit exposes severe discovery obstruction, including a 'lost' phone from former Trooper Michael Proctor and a contentious email privilege dispute, highlighting the contentious nature of civil litigation.

Michael McKee updates. Tik Tok Defamation Trial, Delayed? Ron Ron Ruling...

This episode dissects the bizarre legal battles of a TikTok psychic facing a defamation trial for falsely accusing a professor of murder and an attorney sanctioned for courtroom misconduct and evading service by using an office occupied by a magician.

Sentencing in VA v. Juliana Magalhães. Will the Au Pair get time served?

Judge A delivered a powerful sentencing, rejecting the prosecution's 'time served' recommendation for Juliana Magalhães and imposing the maximum 10-year sentence for manslaughter, citing her extensive involvement and profound disregard for human life.

SC v. Alex Murdaugh Supreme Court Oral Arguments - Will Murdaugh get a New Trial?

The South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Alex Murdaugh's appeal for a new murder trial, with alleged misconduct by Clerk of Court Becky Hill and the extensive financial crime evidence emerging as critical points that could lead to a reversal.

Breaking- Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie Breaking Updates, Photos and Video Released

Legal analyst Emily D. Baker breaks down critical new developments in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, including the FBI's recovery of previously undisclosed doorbell camera footage showing a masked individual tampering with the device, and highlights concerning discrepancies in law enforcement's initial reporting.

Charlie Adelson New Trial? Appellate Argument on New Trial Motion

This episode dissects high-stakes legal appeals, revealing critical procedural missteps in Charlie Adelson's new trial bid, exposing alleged abuses in YouTube's copyright system by the Associated Press, and detailing the bizarre federal defamation trial against a TikTok 'psychic'.

UT v. Kouri Richins -- She's trying it again. Motions ahead of trial as Jury selection begins

Emily D. Baker dissects the Kouri Richins murder trial's pre-trial motions, revealing the defense's controversial tactics of leaking sealed documents and challenging venue selection, while preparing for a potentially lengthy and complex trial.

VERDICT!!!! VA v. Brendan Banfield

Brendan Banfield was found guilty on all counts, including aggravated murder of two victims, with the jury delivering a unanimous verdict after a day and a half of deliberation.

VA v Brendan Banfield - Day 10 Closing Arguments

Legal analyst Emily D. Baker dissects the closing arguments and critical jury instructions in the Brendan Banfield double murder trial, spotlighting the judge's powerful decision to protect victim privacy and the prosecution's direct refutation of the defendant's testimony.

VA v. Brendan Banfield Day 9 - Defendant Cross Examination. Shocking Rebuttal Case.

The defendant's self-serving, emotionless testimony about his wife's murder and his affairs crumbles under cross-examination and devastating rebuttal witnesses, exposing his fabricated alibi and manipulated evidence.

VA v. Brendan Banfield - Day 7 & Day 8 - More Forensics, Defendant Takes The Stand.

The defense's digital forensics expert struggles with disorganization and misleading evidence, leading to a devastating cross-examination that highlights critical gaps in their theory, followed by the defendant's own testimony revealing multiple affairs and inconsistent accounts of the murder morning.

VA v. Brendan Banfield - Day 6 The Defense Case Continues...

VA v. Brendan Banfield Day 5 | The Defense Case Starts with Digital Experts and Body Cam footage

The defense's initial day of presenting its case in the Brendan Banfield murder trial was marked by significant disorganization and procedural missteps, including failing to properly introduce key evidence and presenting digital forensics experts whose testimony ultimately bolstered the prosecution's narrative.

VA v. Brendan Banfield Day 3 & 4 | The Prosecution Rests - Crime Scene & Blood Pattern Expert

The Banfield murder trial's days three and four reveal critical blood evidence, a chaotic expert testimony, and a surprising medical detail about the victim that challenges the defense's narrative.

VA v. Brendan Banfield - Day 2 - Au Pair Juliana Magalhães cross-examination. It's.... something.

The cross-examination of au pair Juliana Magalhães reveals her plea deal, the defendant's family's financial support for her legal defense, and her frustration with her own attorney, all while she planned to monetize her story.

VA v. Brendan Banfield - Day 1 | Opening Statements and the Au Pair testimony begins

Day one of the 'Au Pair Affair' murder trial reveals an elaborate plot by defendant Brendan Banfield and his au pair, Juliana Perez Magalhaes, to murder his wife and a 'fall guy' lured through a fetish website, with testimony highlighting meticulous planning and chilling inconsistencies.

LIVE | UT v. Kouri Richins - Walk the Dog? New Court Rulings before trial.

The Kouri Richins murder trial is approved for live streaming, revealing critical pre-trial rulings on key evidence including the 'Walk the Dog' letter, a detailed journal, and jail calls that expose Kouri Richins' alleged attempts to fabricate a defense and her financial motives.

LIVE COURT | Michael McKee First Court Appearance and New Charges

This episode breaks down the legal process and escalating charges against Michael McKe, accused in the double homicide of Spencer and Monnique Tepee, while also analyzing the political implications of a Massachusetts District Attorney's decision not to seek re-election.

LIVE COURT | Nick Reiner Arraignment Hearing. Alan Jackson Withdraws as Counsel, what happens now?

Attorney Alan Jackson withdrew from representing Nick Reiner in his double homicide arraignment, likely due to financial constraints for a multi-million dollar NGI defense, leading to the public defender's appointment and a delayed legal process.

LIVE COURT | UT v. Kouri Richins - Motion Hearings Day 1

A Utah court navigates complex expert testimony on criminal psychology, handwriting analysis, and domestic violence dynamics in the Kouri Richins murder case, while controversially sealing future pre-trial hearings from public view.

LIVE COURT | UT v. Kouri Richins - Pre-Trial Hearing and Motions.

Kouri Richins' pre-trial hearing reveals the prosecution's strategy to use her 'walk the dog' letter and jail calls as evidence of guilt, while the judge denies defense motions for bail and broad discovery.