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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...

Seventeen-year-old social media celebrity Piper Rockelle has millions of fans on just about any platform you can think of. But with fame and money have come disturbing accusations and very real concerns about what’s going on behind-the-scenes. A civil complaint filed in California accused the teen’s mother, Tiffany Smith, of exploitation and abuse. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the most shocking...

The actor who portrayed an OB/GYN in the film “It Ends with Us” is taking issue with claims made by co-star Blake Lively in a bombshell lawsuit. He says her assertions about being forced to be naked during a birth scene are inaccurate. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at Adam Mondschein’s comments and their potential impact with attorney Elizabeth Vulaj. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to the...

Sixteen-year-old Miranda Corsette’s remains may never be found, after police in St. Petersburg, Florida say a man and woman tortured and dismembered her. New court documents reveal that multiple people knew that Steven Gress and Michelle Brandes were hurting Corsette inside their home, but didn’t report it. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the horrific new details with practice law professor...

Doctoral student Zhenhao Zou, 28, is now a convicted rapist following a horrific trial in London. Prosecutors say Zou met women on dating apps in both China and the UK, lured them back to his residence, then drugged and raped them. Investigators found dozens of videos of the rapes in question on hard drives and SD cards. Law & Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the evidence against Zou that is expec...

Brittany Fortinberry now faces twenty-nine charges in Morgan County, Indiana, after more teen boys came forward to report that she allegedly abused them. The alleged victims claim that Fortinberry gave them drugs like marijuana and mushrooms and had them engage in group sex. Court documents indicate that one of Fortinberry’s alleged victims may have been as young as thirteen. Law&Crime’s Jesse...

Ukrainian model Maria Kovalchuk, 20, was reported missing after attending a party in Dubai in early March. Ten days later, she was found barely alive on the side of a road. An investigation is now underway to figure out what happened to her while she was missing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses it all with international law attorney David Tafuri. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Find out if you're o...

Prosecutors in Cumberland County, North Carolina say Shana Cloud killed her husband, Clint Bonnell, following his announcement that he wanted a divorce. Cloud was arrested when Bonnell’s remains were found in a pond, three months after he was reported missing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got some insight on what’s next in the investigation and the consequences Cloud could face with North Carolina...

Nearly two decades after 18-year-old Anita Knutson was found dead in her North Dakota apartment, her roommate went to trial on a murder charge. Prosecutors accused Nichole Rice of stabbing Knutson and leaving her body facedown on her bed back in 2007. A true crime television series helped revive interest in the case and bolster the police investigation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on t...

Federal prosecutors filed a third superseding indictment Friday against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The disgraced music mogul now faces five counts related to sex trafficking and racketeering crimes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the key details in the latest grand jury filing with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under 21, has been diagnosed with...

Kerston Raines, 25, is facing a misdemeanor charge in Allen County, Kentucky after a student reported that Raines showed her nude photos. The photos were reportedly sent between Raines and a male teacher. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes why this incident is different from other teacher sexual misconduct cases with former criminal prosecutor Dan Schorr. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Find out if you...

An explosive new lawsuit filed by a Florida man against Sean “Diddy” Combs also names other big-name celebrities who he claims were involved in sexual misconduct. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the biggest bombshells. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under 21, has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or fatty liver disease, visit https://forthepeople.com/food to start a claim now! H...

A TikToker known for selling her custom wigs in Brooklyn, New York is accused of running a red light over the weekend, hitting and killing a mother and her children who were crossing the street. Miriam Yarimi reportedly told first responders that she was “possessed.” Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into Yarimi’s troubled history with Perry Fallick, a personal injury attorney and partner at Morell...