Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
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 | 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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