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 | 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.

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 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 | 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.

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.

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.
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