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Mar 16, 2026Kouri Richins trialClosing argumentsAggravated murder

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.

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Mar 14, 2026Jury InstructionsLegal StrategyCourtroom Procedure

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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