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Odalys Maria Bancroft and her four-year-old stopped at a bank ATM one week ago when another car suddenly pulled up next to them and a man opened fire into their minivan. According to Miami police, the alleged shooter, Michael Andres Pineda Lozano, 41, was Bancroft’s ex-boyfriend. The Florida man turned the gun on himself and his body was found next to the van. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has gone from famous to infamous in most circles following an avalanche of civil lawsuits that claim rape, coercion, and trafficking, as well as a leaked video of the rapper hitting his then-girlfriend Cassie repeatedly in a hotel hallway. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber gets reaction from predator catcher and founder of TruBlu, Chris Hansen. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you experien...

Kenneth Copeland, also known as “Lil Woody,” took the stand this week after initially refusing to testify. The prosecution hoped the star witness could connect rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffrey Williams, to various crimes as he’d done during police interviews. But even when he did agree to testify, Copeland was less than cooperative. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has some of the best mom...

Judge Ural Glanville, the judge overseeing the RICO trial against rapper Young Thug in Atlanta, is getting a lot of blowback from the legal community after he ordered defense attorney Brian Steel be held in criminal contempt. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber asked Ben Chew, famed attorney who represented Johnny Depp during his defamation trial, for his opinion on the latest uproar in the trial PLEASE S...

Three-year-old Julian Wood and his mother Margot were in the parking lot of an Ohio grocery store when Bionca Ellis, 32, allegedly attacked them with a knife. Julian was severely wounded and died at the hospital. His mom is expected to survive. During her arraignment, Ellis refused to cooperate via video stream, so the judge brought her into the courtroom to hear the 10 charges against her. Law&am...

Judge Ural Glanville held Jeffrey Williams’, also known as Young Thug’s, lead attorney Brian Steel in contempt of court on Monday, after Steel refused to tell him where he heard information that was discussed in a secret meeting between prosecutors, the judge, and a witness. Steel cited case law in support of not revealing the information, but Judge Glanville sentenced him to spend the next 10 wee...

A woman in Mississippi claims that Ivana Williams, who was working for Mississippi Highway Patrol at the time, assaulted her when she was too inebriated to consent. Williams also allegedly filmed the sexual encounter. According to the lawsuit, Williams told the woman her face could not be seen in the video and refused to delete it. Williams has countered the lawsuit by saying she filmed the encoun...

Internet personality Nick Rekieta and his wife Kayla are facing charges of possession of 25 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine, as well as child endangerment, after a teacher reported their children were hungry and wearing the same clothes for days at a time. The lawyer rose to fame online for his commentary on recent high-profile trials. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber explains the search wa...

Despite a jury convicting Traveon Hughes, Sr. of murdering his 13-week-old son, the baby’s mother spoke during his sentencing hearing in support of him. She and some other family members believe first responders and EMTs were the ones who caused the baby wipe to travel so far down the infant’s throat. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the horrific case with retired Florida judge Elizabeth Scher...

In the weeks before her arrest, Claudia Hernandez posted a video on YouTube, remembering her 3-year-old daughter Arely. The child died during an alleged exorcism performed by Hernandez, her brother, and her father, inside a makeshift church in San Jose, California. Prosecutors laid out what an investigation revealed in order to push the case forward to trial. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the ho...

Mica Miller, 30, took her own life in April. Since there, her husband John Paul Miller, a pastor at a South Carolina church, has been scrutinized. New documents filed in family court by Miller’s ex-wife, Alison Williams, give new insight into Miller’s previous relationships, as well as the apparently volatile last few years of Miller’s life. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down what the new fil...

A former assistant of Kanye West, Lauren Pisciotta, is suing the rapper in Los Angeles court. She claims West, also known as Ye, bombarded her with sexually graphic videos, photos, and text messages. He also allegedly insisted she delete her popular OnlyFans account, promising to pay her $1 million if she did. Pisciotta claims she never saw that money. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the fili...

Attorneys who represent record labels and music executives named as co defendants in a lawsuit against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs are asking the court to sanction Tyrone Blackburn. Blackburn represents several people filing civil claims against Combs, including music producer Rodney Jones, also known as Lil Rod Jones. But the defendants’ attorneys claim Blackburn knowingly violated court rules by i...

So-called “sovereign citizens” may believe they are above the law, but law enforcement officers across the country are dealing blows to their beliefs. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has a look at five times cops taught “sovereigns” a lesson in law and order. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or les...

Jared Ravizza, 26, has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation after police in two states allegedly connected him with a movie theater stabbing, a McDonald’s attack, and a murder. Model Alyona Shikhova says Ravizza worked his way onto a photoshoot she was doing last year for her clothing line. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner spoke with Shikhova to learn more about Ravizza’s bizarre behavior...

It’s been one month since Mica Miller, 30, reportedly took her own life in a state park. Miller’s husband John-Paul was the pastor of a church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Since her sudden death, Miller’s family have questioned the circumstances she was found in, as well as Miller’s behavior leading up to it. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the most shocking details revealed...

Authorities in two Missouri counties have charged Ashley Parmeley, 36, with murder after she reportedly confessed to killing both her children. Parmeley’s 2-year-old son Isaac was found dead in a fountain, while officers found 9-year-old Scarlet dead from a gunshot. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak about the brutal killings. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW : If...

On Memorial Day, Allyssia Razo, 20, and Zadok Westfield, 23, were allegedly having sex on a Florida pier that was gated off but in full view of beachgoers. When an officer approached them, Razo allegedly jumped into the water and swam to shore, where she was apprehended by beach patrol officers. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber goes over details of the case with criminal defense attorney and former pro...

More and more alleged child abusers are being taken down in police operations. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with renowned predator catcher and founder of TruBlu, Chris Hansen, to talk about some of the biggest busts over the last few years - and where the suspects are now. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at  https://www.truthfinder.com/lcsideba...

Two women have filed new civil actions against disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing the music mogul of sexual assault and emotional abuse. Crystal McKinney and April Lampros were working as models in the late 1990s when they separately encountered Combs and started relationships with him that they say soon turned violent. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the details in the two late...

An Iowa jury found Samantha Bevans, 35, guilty of first-degree murder of helping her boyfriend, Tacoa Talley, kill Jodie Bevans. The victim was found dead inside her home after a welfare check. Prosecutors showed the court a Snapchat video, saved by Bevans, in which she brags about the murder. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the case, as well as Bevans own testimony in her defense, with defen...

Heather Schrock, 32, was arrested in Warsaw, Illinois when police say her son wandered around their neighborhood before being spotted by a concerned Good Samaritan. Law enforcement says they located Schrock at her job and took her into custody. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down what the police accuse her of, and why there haven’t been any charges filed yet, with former prosecutor turned defe...

Police officers and sheriff’s deputies are often the first ones on scene when a fire is reported. That can lead to daring rescues and very close calls. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has 13 examples of selfless law enforcement officers running toward dangerous flames instead of away from them. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: True Crime Goods is the ultimate shopping experience for the true crime addict. Get...

In the pursuit of justice for their client, lawyers on both sides of the courtroom can sometimes get pretty heated. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the top 7 outbursts from attorneys. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit...

Alley Bardfield, 32, faces charges of criminal sexual assault of a child after a boy spent the night at her home. The 6th grader told his mother about the alleged assault and she immediately called the police. The boy took part in a sting operation over the phone to get his substitute teacher to admit to her alleged crimes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the horrific criminal complaint wi...