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California mother of two Maya Hernandez was sentenced to 15 years in prison this week in the death of her 1-year-old son, Amilio Gutierrez on June 29, 2025. Prosecutors argued Hernandez knowingly left her two children in a sweltering vehicle while getting a cosmetic procedure, while the defense called it a tragic mistake. After a deadlocked jury and partial mistrial, Hernandez pleaded no contest t...

A retired two-star Air Force general, William McCasland, has disappeared in Albuquerque — and the case is raising new questions because of his past ties to Air Force UFO research. McCasland was last seen on February 27th, and his disappearance comes just days after President Donald Trump ordered the release of government files related to UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena, though authorities s...

Tyler Perry is fighting back hard against the $77 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by model Mario Rodriguez. Perry’s legal answer is an explosive denial, branding the suit a "money grab" and claiming Rodriguez "repeatedly preyed on Perry’s generosity" for financial gain. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber analyzes all the legal and factual claims from Perry's defense team. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Do...

Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions to the House Oversight Committee about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are making headlines. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into the former President and First Lady's explanations for specific photos found in the Epstein Files release, as well as their sometimes fiery reactions to the committee members' questions. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

In a brand new bombshell lawsuit, four siblings, now adults, claim Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children and that his estate is trying to silence them. The suit alleges Jackson "groomed and brainwashed" them, and labels his companies and estate co-executors “enablers.” Litigator Richard Schoenstein joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to discuss the claims, the impact of their previous den...

We’re getting a look at more videos from the Epstein Files, including hours of footage from a 2010 deposition for a civil lawsuit filed by an alleged victim. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the most telling moments from the hours-long back-and-forth, including Epstein’s refusal to directly answer questions about his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, his properties, and his alleged sexual crim...

The Alexander brothers – Alon, Oren, and Tal – are on trial in New York federal court for alleged sex trafficking, rape, and sexual assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dives into the staggering accusations with a closer look at the twins' arrest and interrogation footage, as well as the chilling text messages and testimony of alleged victims presented by the prosecution. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:...

Bombshell new reporting claims the Department of Justice illegally withheld key FBI documents about sexual assault allegations involving President Donald Trump from the full Epstein Files release. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking NPR report, which claims more than fifty pages of FBI interviews with an accuser were hidden. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today –...

Newly released 911 audio captures the frantic moments when Oklahoma pediatrician Dr. Neha Gupta reported her four-year-old daughter at the bottom of a Florida rental home pool. But prosecutors allege the drowning was staged — pointing to autopsy findings that they say tell a very different story. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the critical moments in the call and what they could mean for...

This is the first time cameras have been allowed to film Nick Reiner in Los Angeles County Superior Court, as he pleaded not guilty to his parents’ double murder at his arraignment on Monday, February 23, 2026. Reiner appeared gaunt yet alert as he sat in a jail uniform separated from his attorney through a glass partition. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest details in the cas...

Leslie Wexner, the retail magnate behind Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, faced intense questioning from the US House Oversight Committee about his years-long relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner insists he was "duped by a world-class con man" who stole millions, but a controversial 2008 note and accusations of being a "secondary co-conspirator" suggest a cl...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The charge is based on an alleged breach of trust stemming from new Epstein documents. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and litigator Rich Schoenstein take a closer look at the most damning messages between "The Duke" and the convicted sex offen...

Resignations, ridicule, and criminal investigations. The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files is intense for high-profile politicians, business leaders, and even royalty. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking emails and career-ending consequences for the world's elite who associated with the deceased financier. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today – go to https://...

A Utah mother's fight to keep custody of her daughter ended in tragedy at a Las Vegas hotel during a cheer competition. Police say 11-year-old Addi Smith was killed by her mother, Tawnia McGeehan. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber unpacks the explosive, years-long court battle between McGeehan and Addi's father with private investigator Ashton Packe. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Share a little extra love th...

More than 300 high-profile names have been revealed in the latest release of Epstein Files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. From politicians and billionaires to entertainers, the documents include emails, flight logs, and correspondence that shed new light on Epstein’s network and connections. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the most notable names and what they actually mean. PLEA...

Former New Jersey teacher Julie Rizzitello has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting two students she groomed over several years—including one who was just a freshman. During sentencing, a judge revealed Rizzitello became pregnant with a victim's child and terminated the pregnancy—then told the teen it happened on his birthday. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the disturbing new...

Congressional chaos erupts as AG Pam Bondi testifies on Capitol Hill about the newly released, and heavily redacted, Jeffrey Epstein files. With names being unredacted by lawmakers, and internal DOJ memos suggesting a lack of evidence for a sex-trafficking network, the question remains: Is the Department of Justice hiding something in the Epstein investigation? Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks d...

A massive release of Justice Department records is exposing new details about Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the British royal family, including post-conviction emails involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, references to private meetings, and materials linked to official government travel. With UK police now assessing the disclosures, the Epstein files are shifting the narrative from personal scandal to...

Ghislaine Maxwell exercised her Fifth Amendment right in a Congressional deposition about Jeffrey Epstein. But her attorney says she’d be willing to offer up the “unfiltered truth" if granted clemency. Is she hiding a big secret or is it a strategic move? Former State Attorney Dave Aronberg joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to discuss the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the SAN app at ht...

A New Mexico teacher's life fell apart after he was caught in a multi-agency sex sting operation, "Operation Overwatch." Stephen Phillips, a long-time PE teacher, communicated with an undercover officer he believed to be the father of a 12-year-old girl. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on what Phillips revealed in shocking body camera footage. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audienc...

A Georgia woman, Heather Nicole McCall, will spend years in prison after she shot and killed her on-again, off-again boyfriend Jeremy Howard. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into body camera footage, photo evidence, and court documents to see how Athens-Clarke County police investigated the chaotic scene, the questions McCall faced while pregnant, and the consequences for pleading guilty to invol...

Former social worker Shelby Hewitt, 34, learned her fate this week after she pretended to be a Boston-area high school student for months. But the story is far from over. Did her therapist help her pull off the elaborate ruse? Former prosecutor Dan Schorr joins Law&Crime’s Sidebar to break down Hewitt’s sentence, the potential ethical violations involved, and the fallout for the students she b...

Did the massive new release of the Jeffrey Epstein Files prove gossip and rumors right? Or are there still more questions? Law&Crime's Jesse Weber dives into explosive new details about high-profile figures like Peter Attia, Steve Tisch, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Prince Andrew. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code SIDEBAR at the link below and get 60% o...

An 18-year-old in Orange County, FL, Rafael O'Reilly Lerner, is facing over a dozen sex crime charges for alleged graphic attacks on a fellow high schooler. A new arrest affidavit reveals disturbing details of alleged sexual battery and strangulation, as well as apparent threats of revenge porn. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into the shocking claims and discusses why we may be seeing more savag...

Private investigator Steve Fischer returns to Law&Crime's Sidebar with a bombshell update. A key piece of evidence in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez death investigation, D4vd's Tesla, has been removed from impound. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sat down with Fischer, who explained how this is possible and what it means for the case. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Share a little extra love this February a...