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A New Jersey police chief is under fire for allegedly fostering a hostile workplace through what he reportedly considered “pranks.” Five officers have filed documentation that accuses Robert Farley of everything from defecating into trash cans and on the floor, as well as sticking an officer in the genitals with a hypodermic needle. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with attorney Patrick Toscano,...

As more unredacted information is released as part of a document dump related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, we’re learning more about clandestine operations that were also underway at that time. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes another deep dive into the latest documents with University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under 21, has...

Three weeks after 14-year-old Emily Pike was reported missing in Arizona, her body was found cut up and dumped in trash bags near a hiking trail. Now members of the local Native American reservation are calling for an investigation into the group home where Pike had been living. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Justin Shepherd from YouTube’s JustintheNickofCrime about the strange case. PLEAS...

New York prosecutors say notes of support were found hidden with Luigi Mangione’s sock before a recent court hearing. The defense has now responded, calling the inclusion of the secret notes “inadvertent.” This comes as both sides are making arguments regarding claims of leaks, a laptop for Mangione, and the use of the word “manifesto.” Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses it all with trial attor...

A journalist with The Atlantic was evidently added to a group chat on the app Signal just as the US government was planning an attack against Houthis in Yemen. What are the implications of what was revealed in the chat and what will happen to those involved in use of the app? Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks it all down with global affairs journalist Kevin Baron. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Downloa...

Sean “Diddy” Combs secured a win in the lawsuit filed against him by music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. His legal team had called for the suit to be dismissed, saying Jones hadn’t laid out allegations correctly. The judge just released his order, which throws out part of Jones’ lawsuit. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has all the details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or someone you know have be...

Months after Whitney Hurd was found stabbed to death in her Charlotte, North Carolina home, a former classmate has been arrested and charged with her murder. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into the details about Brandon Braxton’s life and criminal history with North Carolina criminal attorney Jason St. Aubin. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www....

Sources claim up to one thousand FBI agents are focused on locating and redacting files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Attorney general Pam Bondi has vowed to fulfill President Donald Trump's promise to release any and all records. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber got the scoop on what could be happening behind the scenes with former FBI and CIA agent Tracy Walder. PLEASE SUPPORT TH...

When Luigi Mangione was arrested for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, it sent shockwaves across the country, but the aftermath was even more unsettling. While mainstream media condemned the act as a brutal murder, a very different narrative was taking shape online—one that questioned the true villains in this story. Was the alleged shooter a violent extremist, or had he become an unwitti...

Newly-released police body camera footage and interrogation room videos chronicle the investigation into a fight and stabbing outside a smoke shop in Columbus, Ohio. Bryanna Barozzini, now 20, admitted she stabbed 17-year-old Halia Colbertson in the neck. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the evidence police were able to gather against Barozzini that led to her taking a plea deal....

Arabella McCormack, 11, weighed just 48 pounds when she was pronounced dead in 2022. According to San Diego prosecutors, Arabella’s adoptive mother, Leticia McCormack, and grandparents, Stanley and Adella Tom, committed hundreds of acts of abuse against the girl and her sisters, leading to Arabella’s eventual death. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber lays out the case against the family members with vict...

From behind bars, Jodi Hildebrandt is firing back at a Utah man who claims her life-coaching business, Classroom ConneXions, is actually a racketeering operation. The convicted child abuser says Michael Tilleman doesn’t have a leg to stand on. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks it all down. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve ever been injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan....

Kristina Khorram has been described in civil litigation as the Ghislaine Maxwell for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Maxwell, the infamous madam for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is currently serving prison time for sex trafficking. Now Khorram is speaking out for the first time about the allegations against her in civil court. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses all the details with celebrity cri...

The US government released thousands of unredacted documents related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy on Tuesday night. The huge document dump includes memorandums and reports related not only to the president’s assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, but also to other major historical events happening globally. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the newest information. PLEASE SU...

David Swift was charged with killing his wife Karen after she attended a Halloween party in 2011. While a jury found Swift not guilty on murder charges, prosecutors re-indicted Swift for voluntary manslaughter. Now the judge has announced a big update in the case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If your child, under 21, has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes o...

When 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki vanished from a Punta Cana beach, the investigation took a dark and complex turn. From conflicting witness accounts to surveillance footage and international legal hurdles, this case is far from straightforward. What role does Joshua Riibe, the last person seen with Sudiksha, play in this mystery? And how do foreign investigations like this one face unique challen...

A trooper in Washington who’s responsible for informing the public about investigations is now the one making the news. Authorities say Sarah Clasen crashed her car into a young motorcyclist, Jhoser Sanchez, killing her. Her resistance to doing sobriety tests instantly raised red flags. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at body camera footage of Clasen’s arrest with Dan Morgan, the m...

Aleesha Allen is facing a felony child abuse charge after her son was seen with injuries to his face. Her friend, Isaiah Polk, was on a Facetime call with Allen when he allegedly saw a “knuckle imprint” on the boy’s face. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Polk about his decision to call the police. Binge all episodes of SCAM FACTORY early and ad-free on Wondery+ by clicking our link https://W...

Thirty-year-old Chanel Yonko is accused of throwing her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah, off a hotel balcony, resulting in the toddler’s death. The case takes an even darker turn with evidence of potential stab wounds and a bizarre timeline of events. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking affidavit and the disturbing details, including Yonko’s competency evaluation and the possibility...

Sean “Diddy” Combs is expected in court on Friday to address pre-trial issues involving a second superseding indictment, concerns about search warrants and a call to drop one of the charges from his federal case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest on what we can expect. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Design your website how you want it without coding skills for free at https://odoo.com/sidebarwe...

Police in Florida believe a 16-year-old’s remains might be in a local landfill. Miranda Corsette reportedly met 34-year-old Steven Gress on a dating app, but when he and his girlfriend accused her of stealing from them, Gress reportedly tortured her for days before finally suffocating her. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the case and Gress’s prior charges with former Florida state’s attorney...

Victoria Goodwin, the wife of “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin, allegedly communicated with an inmate on the other side of the country about killing her husband. That inmate, Grant Amato, gained notoriety after spending huge amounts of money on a woman he met on a webcam site and eventually killing his entire family in a complex plot to be with her. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the l...

COMING MARCH 24  - When Luigi Mangione was arrested for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, it sent shockwaves across the country, but the aftermath was even more unsettling. While mainstream media condemned the act as a brutal murder, a very different narrative was taking shape online—one that questioned the true villains in this story. Was the alleged shooter a violent extremist, or...

A Missouri toddler, just a few months away from his second birthday, died of dehydration, after his mother allegedly didn’t feed him for more than 30 hours. Alyssa Wehmeyer is facing a charge of child abuse or neglect resulting in death. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Josh Corman about the disturbing case. Binge all episodes of SCAM FACTORY e...

Tanna Rae Wroblewski was less than four months old when her parents, Matthew and Alyssa Wroblewski, brought her along on a boating trip at Lake Havasu in Arizona. As the temperature soared to nearly 120 degrees, Tanna Rae was found in distress and rushed to a hospital where she died. Now the district attorney’s office is considering whether to charge the Wroblewskis. Law & Crime’s Jesse Weber...