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A day at The Luxe Medspa by Amber Johnson in Texas turned deadly for 47-year-old Jenifer Cleveland after an IV infusion. Now, Johnson and medical director Dr. Michael Gallagher face a combined 39 criminal charges, including murder. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and trial attorney Alea Roberts dig into the allegedly dangerous practices happening at at the buysiness and the years it took to bring thes...

Singer/songwriter D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing a 14-year-old girl he'd allegedly been sexually abusing for years in order to keep her quiet about their relationship. Prosecutors say the singer, now 21, stabbed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death at the Hollywood Hills home he was renting in April 2025, then allegedly dismembered her using a chainsaw. Her remains...

Hours after allegedly brutally killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was allegedly spotted partying. Private investigator Steve Fischer joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to reveal the shocking timeline prosecutors allege, including the release party held in D4vd's honor just hours after the killing. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to http://w...

An online feud over phone hacking, stolen nude photos, and a fake Cash app account explodes into a wild confrontation with a police officer in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the intense body camera videos that show Annerose Thompson and her boyfriend Gary Prieb losing control in the police department parking lot. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twit...

A new Netflix docuseries pulls back the curtain on self-proclaimed FLDS cult “prophet” Samuel Bateman, revealing how he built a secretive polygamist group that spiraled into shocking allegations of child abuse. The series highlights the courageous work of Christine Marie and Tolga Katas, who gained Bateman’s trust and secretly documented his inner circle — ultimately helping authorities take actio...

Prosecutors revealed Thursday that David Burke, who uses the stage name D4vd, was allegedly in possession of significant amounts of child sexual abuse material. The shocking new details emerged as Burke's lawyers and Los Angeles prosecutors met with the judge to determine what's next in Burke's murder case. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber spoke with reporter Dina Doll about what went down inside the c...

Oklahoma teen Jesse Butler avoided years in prison for heinous sexual assault and strangulation charges, instead receiving probation and Youthful Offender status. The victims' attorneys blasted the court for allegedly violating their rights under Marsy's Law, but now a new judge has ruled on the explosive legal challenge. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with practice professor of law and for...

David Anthony Burke, a singer/songwriter who uses the stage name D4vd, is behind bars in California months after a teen girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was found dismembered inside the trunk of a Tesla reportedly registered to Burke. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber and trial attorney Rich Schoenstein break down D4vd's tense first court appearance, where his defense demanded an immediate, open prelimina...

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced a series of gruesome charges against 21-year-old singer David Burke, known as D4vd, in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke now faces counts of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. These developments come seven months after the teen’s decomposed body was discovered in...

A young pregnant woman is found dead in a national forest in northern Michigan, her body mutilated, and her baby cut out and missing. The search for the killer quickly leads investigators to Rebecca Park's closest relatives: her biological mother Cortney Bartholomew, stepfather Brad Bartholomew, sister Kimberly Park, and fiancé Richard Falor. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the twisted det...

21-year-old David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, has been arrested for the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the major development, giving a full timeline of the case from the discovery of Celeste's body in a Tesla to the recent arrest. He also speaks with private investigator Steve Fischer, who has been a part of the case since the begin...

A social worker who enrolled in high school at 30, a convicted felon showing up to crime scenes dressed as a cop, a woman accused of stealing a nurse’s license and treating thousands of patients. These six people thought they could be anyone they wanted to be, but this isn’t make-believe. And one by one, they all got caught. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks it all down. HOST: Jesse Weber: ...

Rapper Pooh Shiesty's attorney, Bradford Cohen, joins Sidebar to discuss the federal charges of kidnapping and robbery allegedly involving rapper Gucci Mane. He and Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber break down the government's evidence, including surveillance footage, location data from Williams Jr.'s ankle monitor, and social media posts allegedly showing stolen property. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Downl...

Laken Snelling, the former University of Kentucky cheerleader accused of giving birth alone in her apartment, letting her baby die, and concealing his body, entered a not guilty plea to a first degree manslaughter charge. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down Snelling’s arraignment, where she made what could be a life-changing decision. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ appeal hearing this week took center stage as defense attorneys challenge Combs’ 50-month prison sentence on his Mann Act convictions. Judges questioned both sides about whether it was fair for the trial court to consider allegations he was acquitted of when deciding that sentence. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber is breaking down the hearing with Celebrity Defense Attorney Brad Coh...

A tragic “mommy makeover” case is now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle after 47-year-old TikTok Momfluencer Rachel Tussey died following post-operative complications, with her surgeon blaming the surgical center for a fatal overdose and alleged cover-up. The case lays out competing narratives — one accusing staff of negligence and misconduct, and the other firmly denying wrongdoing whil...

Actress Melissa Gilbert is publicly defending her husband, West Wing actor Timothy Busfield, who has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child/minor. Gilbert says she is "100% confident he will be exonerated" and that she is "neither naive nor am I complicit" regarding past accusations against her husband. Law & Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest details of the...

"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson's viral confrontation with a neighbor in Brentwood, Tennessee, got a lot of negative press, but newly released body camera footage and Ritchson's own chest-cam video tell the full story. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the dramatic video evidence, the police incident report, and Ritchson’s claim of self-defense. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Take your personal data...

A bombshell new federal filing accuses a band of men, including the rapper known as “Pooh Shiesty,” of allegedly robbing record executive Gucci Mane at his recording studio in Texas. Nine men now face charges after a reported contract dispute turned into a violent standoff. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking amount of evidence prosecutors say they have against nine defendants. Be...

New warrant paperwork has been unsealed in the Ohio murder case of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique. The warrants reveal more details about the evidence against the accused, Monique's ex-husband Michael McKee. Ohio prosecutor Mark Weaver joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to break down the newly revealed information. Be a part of our community with Law&Crime+, where you can watch your...

Bodycam footage reveals the chaos as first responders swarm the "Stardust Racers" ride at Epic Universe after 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was gravely injured on the roller coaster. While the Orange County Sheriff's Office concluded the death was an accident, Kevin's family criticized the park for its safety procedures and quick reopening of the ride. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dig into the...

Joseph Duggar has made his first court appearance in Florida on felony charges, where he learned his bond is set at $600,000. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber analyzes the new courtroom video, new jailhouse phone call audio between Joseph and his wife Kendra, and what jail visitor logs reveal. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment a...

Ryan Pearl, a Miami hairstylist known for his work with celebrities like Halsey and Hailey Bieber, is getting more attention for all the wrong reasons. He’s accused of sending inappropriate photos and messages to a 15-year-old client. Newly released interrogation video shows Pearl’s real-time reactions to some of the allegations against him. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dives into the biggest momen...

A Massachusetts police officer and her husband faced a judge on shocking charges of child rape and sexual abuse allegedly involving their adopted son. Plymouth officer Samantha Pelrine and her husband, Daniel Forand, were arrested after their now-adult adopted son reported the abuse, which allegedly started when he was just 14 or 15. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes you inside the courtroom, wher...

Savannah Guthrie is speaking out in a heartbreaking first TV interview since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing 54 days ago from her Tucson home. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dives into part one of the interview, revealing the emotional toll on the family and addressing the devastating, cruel theories that the family was somehow involved. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the SAN a...