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Sarah Ransome, one of the women who claims she was sexually assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein and his cohorts, told a reporter that the convicted sex offender had secretly filmed high-profile men like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Richard Branson. She later retracted her statements and no tapes have ever been publicly acknowledged by law enforcement. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with attorne...

From well-known celebrities to American billionaires, dozens of identities have been included in newly-released legal paperwork connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his madam Ghislaine Maxwell. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the details on who has been named and why. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you're ever Injured at work you can go to Pondlehocky.com/LCSidebar or pick up the p...

In a second release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his madam Ghislaine Maxwell, Palm Beach detective Joseph Recarey recounts what dozens of young girls told him happened inside Epstein’s Florida home. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest details with former CIA and FBI agent Tracy Walder. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber...

The first trove of court documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his coconspirator Ghislaine Maxwell reveal connections to several high-profile celebrities, politicians, and financial powerhouses. While some are named only in passing and are not implicated in any wrongdoing, others are accused of forced sex acts against underage girls. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks dow...

Jessi Hildebrandt says they were surprised that their aunt, a former Utah mental health counselor and business partner of vlogger Ruby Franke, is actually being held accountable for her actions. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber followed up with Jessi to get their reaction to Jodi’s guilty plea and expected prison sentence, years after Jessi’s own alleged abuse. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever i...

From killing a teacher because of a bad grade to strangling a family member over an internet connection, we’ve seen some really strange rationale for heinous crimes. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber analyzes five murder cases with unbelievable motives and defendants who couldn’t escape justice. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to greenchef.com/60sidebar and use code 60sidebar to get 60% off, plu...

When a person of interest is suspected of committing a crime, they are often asked to sit down with investigators and give their side of the story. Skilled interrogators have used their expert questioning techniques to walk suspects into admissions or cause them to slip up, leading to revelations of disturbing details. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the top five most chilling interrogatio...

“Best tool to dismember,” “fake criminal polygraph,” and “luxury prisons for the rich in America” are just some of the wild searches allegedly made by suspects in grisly crimes. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into the top six most damning internet inquiries. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management -...

Most judges are calm, cool and collected in the courtroom. But whether it’s during trial or the sentencing phase, some judges let their true feelings about criminal defendants be known. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the top five times judges blasted defendants. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submi...

During their careers, attorneys are involved in hundreds of cases — many of which make it to trial. Like everyone else, lawyers are susceptible to making mistakes and embarrassing themselves or others. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the top seven awkward lawyer moments caught on camera in court. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan &...

When dealing with defendants accused of horrific crimes, it’s not surprising when they find themselves the targets of attempted violent attacks in the courtroom! The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber is breaking down the top six times family members of loved ones tried to take out their anger on a defendant. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUC...

From DUI crashes and reckless driving — to airplane drama and falling asleep behind the wheel — some of the NFL’s top players have found themselves in the spotlight for a very different reason. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down five recent times professional football players were arrested. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan &a...

From popular YouTube vlogger to convicted child abuser, the saga of Ruby Franke has captivated the nation. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber traces her path from internet stardom to the shocking allegations that took her down. 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 lea...

The ex-therapist accused of abusing Ruby Franke’s two youngest children inside her Utah home will be back in court just after Christmas. Franke entered a guilty plea this week to four counts of aggravated child abuse. Her sentencing is scheduled for February. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber analyzes Jodi Hildebrandt’s legal options with Utah defense attorney Skye Lazaro. PLEASE SUPPORT THE...

A New York judge ordered that court documents connected to infamous sex trafficker and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein be released in the new year. More than 170 people who have so far only been identified as John and Jane Does will have their names released. The list allegedly includes victims, employees, and other associates of Epstein. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber gets details on...

Ex-therapist Jodi Hildebrandt is expected in court next week after her former business partner, Ruby Franke, agreed to plead guilty to four counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse. Franke admitted she and another adult restrained Franke’s two youngest children with handcuffs, denied them access to food and water, and made them stand outside in the hot sun for hours. As part of her plea agre...

Former YouTube “momfluencer” Ruby Franke was in a Utah courtroom Monday, agreeing to plead guilty to four counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse. As part of the plea, she is required to testify against her co-defendant and business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, who is due in court next week. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into what happened to Franke’s two youngest...

The YouTube mom accused of abusing her two young children is reportedly set to enter a plea agreement in her criminal case. Ruby Franke is now blaming her co-defendant and business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, for leading her astray and allegedly influencing her to commit twisted acts against her own family. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking development. PLEASE SUPPORT...

A Minnesota man faces a murder charge after allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend just 11 days after he was released from jail for assaulting her. Prosecutors allege Matthew Brenneman murdered Danicka Bergeson at her apartment and wrapped her body in blankets. When police arrived, they observed Brenneman chugging bleach and convulsing in the bathroom. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks d...

The Kentucky mom accused of shooting her young children, ages 6 and 9, entered a not guilty plea in court this week. Tiffanie Ann Lucas is being held on a $2 million bond. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesser Weber spoke with the stepmother of one of the victims, Michelle Rice, who says her family will accept nothing less than the death penalty for Lucas. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com...

Authorities allege that 25-year-old Jean Pierre Salazar attacked Alejandra Cabrejo with a knife inside her Tampa apartment in November. When her 14-year-old daughter Mariana tried to stop him, she was also killed. Salazar fled to Maryland, where he was apprehended and then extradited back to Florida. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber sits down with former FBI agent Bobby Chacon to talk about...

New court hearings are in the works for former YouTube “momfluencer” Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. The two are accused of abusing at least two of Franke’s children, who were found bruised and emaciated in Hildebrandt’s Utah home. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber gets details on the latest court motions from KUTV2News reporter Brian Schnee. SPONSOR: Go to  https...

Brice Rhodes, who some call an "obscure rapper," faces trial for allegedly killing three people in Louisville, Kentucky in 2016. Two of those victims were teenagers who allegedly witnessed Rhodes shoot the first victim. In pre-trial hearings, Rhodes has often sparred with court officials, even accusing one judge of being a member of the KKK. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down ever...

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Kentucky mom Tiffanie Lucas is accused of killing her own young children, allegedly shooting them both in a home before running outside and collapsing in the driveway. The Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with Angenette Levy, host of Crime Fix, about the latest developments in the case and how we could have gotten here. SPONSOR: Go to https://www.piavpn.com/LawandCrime to get 83% off Private Int...