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Criminal Defense

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KILLER LAWYER ALEX MURDAUGH DEATH PENALTY
Legal ProceedingsTrue CrimeMurdaugh Case
May 20, 2026

KILLER LAWYER ALEX MURDAUGH DEATH PENALTY

Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction is reversed due to jury tampering, leading to a potential death penalty retrial and a controversial civil lawsuit against the court clerk.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Young Thug Trial Lawyer Exposes Corruption
Criminal Justice SystemLegal EthicsJudicial Misconduct
May 19, 2026

Young Thug Trial Lawyer Exposes Corruption

A veteran criminal defense lawyer exposes systemic corruption and judicial misconduct in high-profile Georgia cases, including the Young Thug and Donald Trump prosecutions, alongside harrowing personal trial experiences.

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
COURT UNANIMOUS: KILLER LAWYER ALEX MURDAUGH, CASE REVERSED
Alex MurdaughMurder TrialLegal Reversal
May 13, 2026

COURT UNANIMOUS: KILLER LAWYER ALEX MURDAUGH, CASE REVERSED

A South Carolina appellate court unanimously reversed Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, ordering a new trial due to improper external influences by the Clerk of Court, Becky Hill.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Twisted New Clues in ‘Poison Mom’ Alleged Murder Plot
True CrimePoisoningCircumstantial Evidence
May 1, 2026

Twisted New Clues in ‘Poison Mom’ Alleged Murder Plot

A North Carolina mother, Gudrun Linda Jean Casper Lininger Coogle, faces murder and attempted murder charges for allegedly poisoning family members with cyanide-producing chemicals at Thanksgiving dinner, while authorities revisit two other suspicious deaths linked to her.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
NICK REINER'S "TELL-ALL" BOOK, TRIPLE SHACKLED, NO REMORSE IN COURT
True CrimeLegal ProceedingsCriminal Defense
Apr 29, 2026

NICK REINER'S "TELL-ALL" BOOK, TRIPLE SHACKLED, NO REMORSE IN COURT

Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, appeared in court for double murder charges, triple shackled and showing no remorse, while reportedly writing a tell-all book from behind bars.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
CELESTE, 13, AUTOPSY: SKELETONIZED, MISSING LEFT EYE, D4VD WHINES
True CrimeForensic ScienceAutopsy Findings
Apr 23, 2026

CELESTE, 13, AUTOPSY: SKELETONIZED, MISSING LEFT EYE, D4VD WHINES

A 13-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas, was found partially skeletonized with a missing left eye, traces of meth and MDMA, and fatal stab wounds, while the accused musician David Anthony Burke (D4VD) complains about jail conditions.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Pooh Shiesty's Fiery Attorney Slams Gucci Mane Kidnapping Claims
Criminal DefenseFederal LawHip-Hop Industry
Apr 14, 2026

Pooh Shiesty's Fiery Attorney Slams Gucci Mane Kidnapping Claims

Pooh Shiesty's attorney, Bradford Cohen, dissects the federal kidnapping and robbery charges against his client, highlighting significant weaknesses in the government's evidence and jurisdictional claims.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Major SCOTUS "Birthright Citizenship" Case, and Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Bullet Questions
Birthright Citizenship14th AmendmentImmigration Policy
Apr 1, 2026

Major SCOTUS "Birthright Citizenship" Case, and Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Bullet Questions

Megyn Kelly and legal experts dissect the Supreme Court's oral arguments on birthright citizenship and break down new, potentially exculpatory evidence in the Charlie Kirk murder trial, including an 'inconclusive' bullet match and complex DNA findings.

The Megyn Kelly Show
The Megyn Kelly Show
5 Shocking Details in ’19 Kids’ Joseph Duggar Arrest Affidavit
Joseph Duggar arrestChild molestation allegationsGrooming behavior
Mar 26, 2026

5 Shocking Details in ’19 Kids’ Joseph Duggar Arrest Affidavit

Joseph Duggar faces child molestation charges in Florida, with an affidavit detailing alleged grooming and a recorded confession, while he and his wife Kendra also face separate misdemeanor charges in Arkansas.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
90 Day Fiancé Star Frames Boyfriend
Attempted MurderDomestic BatteryLegal System Flaws
Mar 26, 2026

90 Day Fiancé Star Frames Boyfriend

A young man recounts his four-year legal battle after being falsely accused of attempted murder and battery by his reality TV star girlfriend following a chaotic boat party, highlighting the devastating impact of misperception and media sensationalism.

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 11 - Unexpected Day. Legal Arguments & Jury Dismissed Early.
Kouri Richins triallegal argumentshearsay
Mar 10, 2026

UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 11 - Unexpected Day. Legal Arguments & Jury Dismissed Early.

Day 11 of the Kouri Richins trial was dominated by extensive, contentious legal arguments over evidence admissibility, culminating in a defense request for a continuance and the jury being dismissed early after only one brief witness.

Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
BOMBSHELL: STATE V. D4VD AKA DAVID ANTHONY BURKE
True CrimeGrand Jury ProceedingsSubpoenas
Feb 14, 2026

BOMBSHELL: STATE V. D4VD AKA DAVID ANTHONY BURKE

A new court document reveals David Anthony Burke is formally named as the defendant in the death of Celeste Rivas, escalating the legal battle as his family appeals grand jury subpoenas.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
‘Monster’ Ex-Husband Struts Through Ohio Jail in New Booking Video for Murders
True CrimeDomestic ViolenceStalking
Jan 30, 2026

‘Monster’ Ex-Husband Struts Through Ohio Jail in New Booking Video for Murders

A respected vascular surgeon is accused of the cold-blooded murder of his ex-wife and her new husband, with new evidence revealing a history of abuse and calculated stalking leading up to the crime.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
‘Cold’ Ex-Husband Shows No Emotion in Ohio Double Murder Arraignment
True CrimeDouble MurderDomestic Violence
Jan 23, 2026

‘Cold’ Ex-Husband Shows No Emotion in Ohio Double Murder Arraignment

Dr. Michael McKe, a vascular surgeon, was arraigned for the alleged double murder of his ex-wife and her husband, with police linking him to the crime through surveillance, vehicle tracking, and preliminary ballistics.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Ohio Double Murder: Sinister Plan Exposed in New Indictment | Spencer & Monique Tepe
True CrimeDouble MurderLegal Analysis
Jan 17, 2026

Ohio Double Murder: Sinister Plan Exposed in New Indictment | Spencer & Monique Tepe

A new indictment in the double murder of Spencer and Monique Tepe reveals Dr. Michael McKe faces four counts of aggravated murder and used a silencer, prompting legal experts to dissect the prosecution's strategy and potential defense challenges.

Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
BOMBSHELL! NICK REINER'S HIGH-PROFILE LAWYER JUMPS SHIP
Criminal DefenseLegal StrategyPublic Defenders
Jan 8, 2026

BOMBSHELL! NICK REINER'S HIGH-PROFILE LAWYER JUMPS SHIP

High-profile attorney Alan Jackson abruptly withdrew from Nick Reiner's double murder defense, prompting host Nancy Grace to assert it was a calculated delay tactic driven by unpaid fees, not 'circumstances beyond control.'

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
LIVE COURT | Nick Reiner Arraignment Hearing. Alan Jackson Withdraws as Counsel, what happens now?
Nick ReinerAlan JacksonArraignment
Jan 8, 2026

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 Trials with Emily D. Baker
Live Trials with Emily D. Baker