Jury Duty

On Friday, September 17th, a Los Angeles jury found Robert Durst guilty of murder with special circumstances of lying in wait and killing a witness. In this episode, The Durst Trial's Most Memorable Moments , host Kary Antholis, co-host Brittany Bookbinder, and journalist Charles V Bagli — who is covering the Durst story for CrimeStory.com and the New York Times — reflect on the most significant a...

On Tuesday September 14th, John Lewin concluded his rebuttal for the prosecution in the trial of Robert Durst. In this episode, "This Is Not Hard": Closing Arguments — Part 4 , Host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder dive into the dramatic last day of closing arguments, exploring Lewin's methodical disassembling of Durst's larger narrative: Durst is simply a person with terrible luck. K...

On Monday September 13th, David Chesnoff finished closing arguments for the defense and John Lewin launched into rebuttal for the prosecution. In this two-part episode, " The Best You Can Get is Justice": Closing Arguments — Part 3 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder analyze the high-stakes final days of closing arguments and rebuttal.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

In this breaking news episode of Jury Duty: The Trial of Robert Durst, host Kary Antholis presents the reading of the verdict in the Durst trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin with Breaking News that on Tuesday, September 14th the case went to the jury. Meanwhile, on Thursday September 9th, Ethan Milius and Habib Balian wrapped up closing arguments for the prosecution and Dick DeGuerin commenced closing arguments for the defense. In this episode, Small Time Caveman Lawyer: Closing Arguments — Part 2 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss t...

On Wednesday September 8th, Deputy DA Habib Balian commenced the prosecution's highly-anticipated closing arguments. In this episode, Roaches in Soup: Closing Arguments — Part 1 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder will explore Balian's use of emotion, metaphor, and repetition to convince the jury of Robert Durst’s guilt. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is cov...

In this episode, Bob's Last (Day On The) Stand — Day 14 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder examine Robert Durst's 14th and final day of testimony, where he faced redirect examination from his attorney Dick DeGuerin and recross from Deputy DA John Lewin. Kary and Brittany contrast the attorneys’ methods during Durst’s last day on the stand and are then joined by Charles V. Bagli,...

In this episode, The Voices in Bob's Head: Durst On The Stand — Day 13 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the final day of Robert Durst's cross examination by prosecutor John Lewin. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to explore some of the most damning evidence presented in the final hours...

In this episode, "Shoot Myself on Both Sides of the Head": Durst On The Stand — Day 12 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder break down another exhilarating day of testimony from Robert Durst. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss ​Durst’s alleged plans to kill Kathy’s friend Gilberte Najami,...

In this episode, The Testimony of Susan Berman's Day Planner: Durst On The Stand — Day 11 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss Robert Durst's sixth day of rigorous cross examination by Deputy District Attorney John Lewin. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to explore the prosecutor's battery...

In this episode, The Color of Dried Blood: Durst On The Stand — Day 10 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder explore how Deputy DA John Lewin is leveraging incongruent details in defendant Robert Durst's direct testimony to illustrate larger factual issues with Durst's version of events. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Tim...

In this episode, "I Did What I Did Because I Am Who I Am": Durst On The Stand — Day 9 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss one of the most - if not the most - dramatic day in court to date. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to examine Deputy DA John Lewin’s courtroom endeavors to prove Durs...

In this episode, "Susan Said That She Provided Me with An Alibi": Durst On The Stand — Day 8 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss the dramatic, potentially damning, and outright bizarre statements made by Robert Durst on his fourth full day of cross examination by Deputy...

In this episode, Dear Prudence: Durst On The Stand - Day 7 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss Robert Durst’s evasive tactics on the stand in his exchanges with the lead prosecutor of his murder trial. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to explore Durst’s testimony regarding his affair with...

In this episode, The Prosecutor's Traps: Durst On The Stand — Day 6 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the series of interrogatory traps Deputy District Attorney John Lewin appears to be setting for Robert Durst in his second day of cross-examination. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com...

In this episode, The Prosecutor Gets His Shot: Durst On The Stand — Day 5 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the beginning of Deputy District Attorney John Lewin's cross examination of Robert Durst. To discuss this showdown between defendant and prosecutor, Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.co...

In the second part of our coverage of Day 4 of Robert Durst's testimony, Killed Them All of Course: Durst On The Stand - Day 4 (Part 2) , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the some of the key moments of the last portion of Dick DeGuerin's direct examination of Durst, including Durst's explanation of the so-called "bathroom audio confession" and the stunning revelation — fr...

Day 4 of Robert Durst's testimony in his trial for the murder of Susan Berman was so significant it requires two full episodes of analysis. In this episode, Bob and Susan's Cadaver: Durst On The Stand Day 4 (Part 1) , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the defense's questioning of Durst as he asserts that he discovered the body of — and did not kill — his friend Susan Berma...

In this episode, Seeking Sympathy: Durst On The Stand — Day 3 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss day three of Robert Durst's testimony in his trial for the murder of Susan Berman. Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, joins Kary and Brittany to consider the defense's strategy and what they hope to gain from this approach. H...

In this episode, Memory Issues , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder discuss the testimony of defense witness Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, a psychologist whose expert testimony on behalf of the defense seek to call into question the memories of other witnesses in the Durst trial. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeSto...

In this episode, After The Honeymoon: Durst On The Stand — Day 2 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder examine day two of Robert Durst's testimony in his trial for the murder of Susan Berman. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss the implications of the day's proceedings. Hosted on Acast. See...

In this episode, Bob Takes The Stand — Day 1 , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder are joined by Charles V. Bagli — who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com — to discuss the first day of Robert Durst on the witness stand.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special breaking news edition of Jury Duty discusses how just as the defense was to call defendant Robert Durst to the stand, a positive COVID test has thrown the trial's schedule into question. Host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to get the latest update from the courtroom. Hos...

In this episode, The Interview , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder examine the very first meeting of Robert Durst and Deputy DA John Lewin: A wide-ranging, Mirandized interview in the New Orleans Parish Prison in March 2015. Over several hours, Deputy DA Lewin interviewed Robert Durst about his favorite subject: Robert Durst. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who i...

In this episode, Loyalty in Bob's World , host Kary Antholis and co-host Brittany Bookbinder explore the expectations and limits of loyalty in the world of Robert Durst. Kary and Brittany are joined by Charles V. Bagli, who is covering the trial for The New York Times and CrimeStory.com, to discuss what can be learned from the testimony of several close friends of Durst and his alleged victim, Sus...