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Ayla Gonzalez Salinas, 20, is facing multiple charges of lewd or lascivious battery for allegedly having sexual contact with a boy who is sixteen or younger. Florida authorities say she met the teen at a funeral in October 2024. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dug into the disturbing details of the case with former prosecutor Melba Pearson. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Check out https://americanfinancing....

After just one day of gut-wrenching testimony in their abuse trial, Krista and Tyler Schindley decided to plead guilty to starving their adopted 10-year-old son. According to prosecutors, the couple also adopted the boy’s twin brothers, but the 10-year-old was the only one they abused. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber goes through the most disturbing parts of testimony that seemingly pushed the Schindl...

Mahendra Patel, 56, is behind bars without bond in Georgia after a woman accused him of trying to kidnap her child inside a Walmart store. Patel maintains he asked the woman where to find Tylenol and says there was never a so-called “tug-of-war” over the toddler. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke to attorney Ashleigh Merchant, who says surveillance video from inside the store proves her client is...

Minnesota authorities say within hours of “Baby Angel” being born, her body was put in a bag and dumped in the Mississippi River. After more than a decade, Winona County prosecutors say they’ve finally identified Baby Angel's biological mother as Jennifer Baechle. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Barbara Rae Venter, the founder of Firebird Forensics Group, about the huge impact genealogical...

Controversial rapper Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori announced that they plan to sue celebrity dentist Dr. Thomas Connelly on multiple grounds. West’s attorneys claim the rapper became addicted to nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, following a dental procedure in 2024, and that Connelly allegedly continued to provide West with the gas despite knowing the detrimental effect it was ha...

Dr. Zvi Levran, 68, will spend at least the next decade behind bars after he was convicted of committing criminal sexual misconduct under the guise of medical exams and treatment. Levran, a prominent doctor who specialized in urology, worked closely with youth hockey players in the Detroit area. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the judge’s takedown of Levran in court with retired NY...

An unidentified 15-year-old boy reported to Marion County, Florida authorities that his father allegedly walked in on him and his stepmother, Alexis Yates, having sex in the living room of his home. The teen was reportedly visiting his father for summer vacation. Now, as Yates faces a charge of sexual battery, her nursing license is on the line as well. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the di...

In-person jury selection will soon get underway in the federal racketeering and sex crimes trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Recent court filings appear to indicate that the defense plans to call a doctor to talk about diminished mental capacity in relation to heavy drinking or drug use. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest developments with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahma...

Manhattan attorney and financial advisor Ryan Hemphill faces a 116-count indictment, over accusations that he lured women to his apartment and then engaged in sadistic abuse. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has gruesome details from the charging documents and gets insight into what’s next in this legal saga with former Florida state’s attorney Dave Aronberg. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever inj...

A blizzard in Massachusetts. A Boston police officer found dead in the snow. His girlfriend, Karen Read, accused of murder.  After last year's mistrial left the country divided, the courtroom drama is back in the spotlight—this time with higher stakes, new prosecutors, and explosive evidence emerging as the case unfolds in real time. Law and Crime’s hit podcast series returns with a brand new...

Samuel Whittemore allegedly murdered his wife, Margaux, and injured his mother during a visit to his parents' home in Readfield, Maine back in February. Now a judge has made a decision about the next step in the legal process. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest developments with criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor, and former CIA agent Jack Rice. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is just weeks away from his federal trial on sex crimes and racketeering charges in New York. During a pre-trial hearing, prosecutors revealed several shocking new details about the disgraced music mogul. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got caught up on the latest courtroom developments with correspondent Elizabeth Millner, who was in the courtroom. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If...

When Tayvin Galanakis, then 19, was pulled over by police in Newton, Iowa in 2022 for leaving his high beams on, officers suspected he might be under the influence. Galanakis eventually did a breath test, which registered no alcohol in his system. Despite that, the officers arrested him anyway. Now a judge has ruled the city and officers cannot use qualified immunity as a defense in a civil case G...

Former NFL superstar turned commentator and podcaster Shannon Sharpe is facing allegations of rape and sexual assault from a Jane Doe, who is suing him for $50 million. Sharpe’s legal team released alleged text messages from Jane Doe to Sharpe, saying the alleged victim’s own words show their sexual contact was consensual. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the texts and newly leaked audio with...

Sean “Diddy” Combs wants one of the most important pieces of evidence against him to be banned from trial. Combs’ defense team claims the surveillance video of Combs allegedly beating his ex Casandra Ventura as she tried to escape has been manipulated too many times to be considered authentic. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Cybercrime is becoming more dangerou...

Controversial civil attorney Tony Buzbee is targeting another prominent male celebrity with a lawsuit. This time, former NFL superstar Shannon Sharpe is named as the defendant. The $50 million lawsuit, filed on behalf of Jane Doe, claims Sharpe was abusive and manipulative and raped her on at least two occasions. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber goes over details from the lawsuit with civil attorney Jo...

Christopher Taulbee, 19, allegedly confessed to Kentucky authorities that he killed his ex-girlfriend Dixieana Brainard and her new boyfriend Charles “Chuckie” Callaway. After the brutal crime, which reportedly happened in front of the baby Taulbee shared with Brainard, Taulbee was found naked and covered in blood. He reportedly told police he would tell them exactly what happened. Law&Crime’s...

Miriam Yarimi, 32, entered a not guilty plea to twenty charges this week in a Brooklyn courtroom, after police say she blew through a red light, slamming her Audi into a mother and three children in the crosswalk. According to first responders and investigators, Yarimi made several bizarre statements following the crash. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look with criminal defense attorne...

For years, Hayim Nissim Cohen presented himself as an Orthodox Jewish rabbi to his thousands of TikTok followers. He told Jewish news outlets that he wanted to “save” Jewish children from non-Jewish homes, so he adopted nine boys. But Texas prosecutors say he was actually abusing the children and now he’s going to prison. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with trial attorney Jeffrey B. Simon about...

The federal trial for disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to get underway in May, but the rapper’s defense attorneys say the trial needs to be pushed back. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the possibilities with celebrity criminal defense attorney Bradford Cohen. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/sidebar to receive 30% off your first order AND a FREE gift w...

In a recent development, Joseph Manzaro, who filed a civil lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs alleging sexual assault at a 2015 Miami party, has amended his complaint to remove references to Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Initially named as witnesses, the couple's legal team provided evidence confirming they were not at the party. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber delves into the details of this case and its i...

Two people in Michigan, Amanda Maison and Maurice Houle, are facing murder charges for allegedly killing Maison’s three-year-old son Matthew. The toddler was found dead in his bed in February of 2018, but prosecutors didn’t arrest the former couple until years later. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest on case with trial attorney Sam Bassett. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE...

Shakeira Rucker’s remains were found in a storage unit rented by her estranged husband, Cory Hill, in November 2023. Now, Hill could potentially face the death penalty for murder. But his attorneys aren’t going down without a fight. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on multiple crime scenes allegedly connected to Hill, as well as the fight to have critical evidence thrown out. GoFundMe: http...

Louisville mother Breanna Lair and her boyfriend Jacob Sneed have both been arrested, after Lair’s 3-year-old ended up in the emergency room with severe burns to his hands. An investigation revealed that Sneed allegedly held the toddler’s hands and forearms in the scalding water. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got insight on Kentucky investigations from Bullitt County Col. Alex Payne. PLEASE SUPPORT...

When Michael McCoy broke up with his girlfriend, Pennsylvania district court judge Sonya McKnight, and told her she had to move out of his home, he says she refused. After a week of resistance, prosecutors say McKnight came up to McCoy while he was sleeping and shot him in the head. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with with Texas judge Brandon Birmingham about how McCoy’s own testimony helped c...