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Aaron Thomas, 38, is under arrest in New Jersey after he was seen on video entering a high school classroom and yelling at two students. He’s now facing assault and terroristic threat charges for the tense encounter. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the viral video and why parents are now calling out school administrators and the teacher for their reaction with New Jersey criminal defense atto...

Newly released data from the state of Utah in relation to the case of former "momfluencer" Ruby Franke includes everything from police body camera footage of officers finding her two youngest children emaciated and with obvious wounds, to video of Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt being arrested, to a journal that documented a timeline of the women's crimes. Law&Crime's Jesse We...

Law&Crime is anticipating a huge release of documents, body camera footage, and more from the investigation into former “momfluencer” Ruby Franke and her codefendant Jodi Hildebrandt in Utah. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has a rundown of what to expect with KSLT-TV reporter Shelby Lofton. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www.truthfinder.com/lcsi...

A newly unsealed warrant points to Kouri Richins’ mother, Lisa Darden, as having possibly inspired her daughter to poison her husband, Eric. Darden had a romantic partner in 2006 that died unexpectedly of a drug overdose. A spokesperson for Eric’s family members said they believe Darden may have been involved in helping Kouri commit murder. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest develo...

The restaurant and bar Hubbard Inn in Chicago says Julia Reel intentionally fabricated a story that went viral on TikTok. Reel accused the bar's bouncers of “manhandling her” and throwing her down two sets of stairs. Hubbard Inn responded with its own video, showing security footage of Reel being calmly escorted out. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the legal action Hubbard Inn is now taking w...

Actor Alec Baldwin was filming the movie “Rust” in New Mexico in 2021 when the gun he was holding fired, shooting a live round. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. Set armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was recently found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting. Baldwin’s legal team has now filed paperwork to have the actor’s indictment thrown out. Law&Crime’s Jes...

Carey Birmingham, 60, will be eligible for parole in Texas in just five years, after he was convicted of shooting his wife multiple times. The victim, Patricia “Rici” Birmingham, was recording on her cell phone when she was killed in 2021. Birmingham says he shot her in the heat of passion after he found out she was unfaithful. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the unique case with Birmingham’...

Preston Lord, 16, died from severe brain injuries in October after allegedly being chased down and attacked by multiple people. The Maricopa County District Attorney’s Office believes a cheap gold chain may have been the catalyst for the assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with local activists about their mission to bring awareness to teen violence. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve suffe...

Brice Rhodes will spend the rest of his life behind bars after killing a man in a drive-by shooting, then brutally beating and stabbing two teen brothers for “snitching” about the crime. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has a rundown of the long legal road just to get to trial, Rhodes’ most egregious courtroom outbursts, and the gut-wrenching testimony from his co-defendants that helped put him away. P...

Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were once again arrested by Romanian authorities, this time accused of sex crimes in the United Kingdom. Attorneys for the alleged victims rushed to request extradition after Twitch streamer Adin Ross mentioned during a live stream that Tate planned to soon leave Romania. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with the UK attorn...

Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell, the woman serving 20 years in prison for her involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s complicated sex trafficking scheme, want her conviction thrown out. The attorneys are relying on an argument that Maxwell is protected by an agreement made decades ago. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks it all down with former CIA and FBI special agent Tracy Walder. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

Daniel Riley, 22, was convicted of assault and armed criminal action for causing a car crash that left a teenager visiting from out of town critically injured. Janae Edmondson, 17, was in St. Louis for a volleyball tournament when two cars slammed into her on the sidewalk. Both of her legs had to be amputated. The Edmondson family has now filed a lawsuit against Riley and the city, after discoveri...

The defense team for accused quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger wants the Idaho Supreme Court to toss out his grand jury indictment on four charges of murder. Kohberger is accused of brutally stabbing four college students to death in their off-campus home near the University of Idaho. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the defense’s novel claim with criminal defense attorney Andrea Burkhart. P...

Famed actor Alec Baldwin was indicted on one charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the fatal shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Baldwin’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after numerous pieces of evidence were presented to a New Mexico jury. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the five most damning pieces of evidence pr...

The father of the Oxford school shooter faces trial on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for his alleged role in the deadly November 2021 shooting that left four students dead and several others injured. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down six disturbing moments from day one of James Crumbley’s trial. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morga...

Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of Alec Baldwin’s movie “Rust” in 2021. The film production’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for her negligent actions that led to Hutchins’ death. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down all the evidence that led to Gutierrez’s conviction. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can ch...

The prosecutors who accuse Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of negligence and evidence tampering rested their case Monday. Gutierrez-Reed’s legal team will now present their defense. The young armorer was in charge of all weapons and ammunition on the set of the movie "Rust" in New Mexico in 2021. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down seven major moments in the trial so far. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you...

Sean Combs, known by his stage name P. Diddy, is fighting yet another lawsuit that accuses him of sexual assault and sex trafficking. The latest filing comes from Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who worked with Diddy on his “Love” album. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the legal implications of the latest lawsuit, as well as the celebrities who are now weighing in on the controversy. PLEASE SUPPOR...

Ruby Franke, the once prominent YouTube vlogger offering parenting and childcare advice, will spend at least the next several years in prison after she was convicted of horrific abuse against her own kids. Members of the Utah mother’s family are now opening up about the case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with KUTV reporter Brian Schnee about her family members’ reactions. HOST: Jesse Weber:&n...

Cameron Vaughan was just 16 when she says an 18-year-old raped her at an Illinois graduation party. Judge Robert Adrian found Drew Clinton guilty of sexually assaulting Vaughan and Clinton was expected to be sentenced to a mandatory four years in prison. But the judge threw out Clinton’s conviction in January 2022, saying the 148 days he’d spend behind bars were enough. Now Adrian’s days as a judg...

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence after famed actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round on the set of the movie “Rust" in New Mexico. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. The armorer was in charge of all weapons and ammunition on set. Witnesses so far have testified about everything from Gutierrez-Reed’s reaction following the shooti...

Adam Montgomery was accused of killing his own daughter, 5-year-old Harmony, then hiding her death for years. Montgomery refused to attend his New Hampshire trial in person, but the trial moved forward anyway. From chilling admissions and forensics to a potential alternative suspect, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the full trial recap. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential backgrou...

Sonya McKnight was already suspended from the bench without pay for misconduct when she was arrested for allegedly trying to kill her ex-boyfriend. The victim, who survived the attack, is now blind in one eye from the assault. He told authorities in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area that the two had broken up but McKnight refused to move out. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes what will happen n...

The family and friends of Marco Troper, the son of former YouTube leader Susan Wojcicki, are awaiting a toxicology report after the 19-year-old was found unresponsive at the University of California, Berkeley. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses where the investigation goes from here with former NYPD sergeant Joe Giacalone. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can...

Authorities in Arizona arrested Raad Almansoori, 26, after he allegedly committed a string of violent crimes, including a stabbing inside a McDonald’s and the murder of a woman inside a New York City hotel room. A surveillance photo of the suspect wearing the murder victim’s distinctive leggings helped aid in his capture. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with one of Almansoori’s alleged former v...