Live Trials with Emily D. Baker

LIVE COURT | O'Keefe v. Read Motion to Compel Hearing
A key witness in the Corey Richens murder trial, Robert Croier, was arrested in an internet crimes against children sting operation, while the Karen Reed civil lawsuits grapple with complex discovery disputes and overlapping legal actions.

LIVE COURT | O'Keefe v. Read Wrongful Death Case | Hearing to Compel Colin Albert Deposition.
A complex web of civil lawsuits surrounding the Karen Reed case reveals intense legal gamesmanship and disputes over discovery, particularly regarding Colin Albert's deposition and document production amidst his military enlistment.

LIVE | Karen Read Discovery Fights over Colin Albert Deposition. Is the Judge over it?
The Karen Read wrongful death civil case is plagued by discovery disputes, prompting a frustrated judge to issue a flurry of strict orders and exposing alleged 'gamesmanship' around a key witness's deposition and digital evidence.

LIVE | Arrested, Sued, and Silenced? Bricks and Minifigs v. Reckless Ben. What is this TRO.
A legal analyst breaks down the complex 'Bricks and Minifigs v. Reckless Ben' saga, revealing the underlying Lego consignment dispute, corporate missteps, and the questionable RICO lawsuit against a YouTuber.

LIVE COURT | O'Keefe v. Karen Read - Proctors' Procrastination Emergency Hearing Afternoon - Part 2
A chaotic civil court hearing sees a judge's unusual 'timeout' for attorneys, a denied deposition delay that still grants more time, and petty discovery disputes, all while the host dissects judicial temperament and legal gamesmanship.

LIVE COURT | O'Keefe v. Karen Read - Proctors' Procrastination Emergency Hearing Morning - Part 1
A Massachusetts civil court judge delays a critical deposition, citing insufficient information from a former trooper's attorney and expressing frustration with both legal teams' conduct and media appearances.

LIVE | Karen Read sues MSP & Canton! Plus New Court Hearing in Civil Case!
Karen Read has filed a new 87-page lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton PD, leveraging previously protected cell phone data from Trooper Proctor, while ongoing civil cases are plagued by persistent discovery delays and judicial frustration.

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 | 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.

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 | 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.

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.

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.
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