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Police in Texas believe Kaley Medina had one date with the victim, then showed up at his home in the middle of the night weeks later, demanding money. When he refused, she allegedly poured detergent on him, causing serious burns to his face. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber discusses the bizarre case with famed homicide detective Fil Waters.  PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: BLACK FRIDAY SALE:...

After almost a year of jury selection, Atlanta rapper Young Thug and several members of his YSL record label go to trial next week. Prosecutors accuse Young Thug, real name Jeffrey Williams, of running a criminal enterprise connected to drugs, drive-bys, and several deaths. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down everything you need to know about this complex case. PLEASE SUPPORT THE S...

A California judge found there’s enough evidence against A$AP Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, to send him to trial in the new year. His former friend and fellow member of the A$AP Mob hip-hop collective A$AP Relli says Rocky shot at him during an argument. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber speaks with criminal defense attorney Lawrence Zimmerman about what we can expect during the January tri...

Prosecutors in Utah say Kouri Richins used fentanyl to murder her husband Eric in March 2022. As her case progresses, new developments have come to light — including losing assets and being accused of witness tampering. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest developments in this high-profile case.  PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s Chro...

Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger are preparing for a lengthy trial, as their client stands accused of slaughtering four University of Idaho students in their beds. One of the most critical pieces of evidence against Kohberger is DNA allegedly found on a knife sheath at the scene. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber debates the strength of that evidence with criminal defense attorney Andrea Burkha...

A 17-year-old in Toledo, Ohio will be tried as an adult in connection with the murder of her boyfriend’s mother. Investigators say Kaitlyn Coones gave her boyfriend, Jonathan Jones, a deadline to kill Nicole Jones - then committed the crime herself. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber speaks with Ohio attorney and retired judge Fanon Rucker about the brutal details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If...

Disgraced YouTube mom Ruby Franke appeared in front of judge this week in connection to a traffic stop just days before her arrest for felony child abuse. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest developments with KUTVNews reporter Brian Schnee. 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 c...

Tiffanie Ann Katherine Lucas was locked up after deputies found her two young children dead in a bedroom of her home on November 8. The Kentucky mom has now made bizarre statements claiming she was being “manipulated” through her Wi-Fi and Facebook. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber speaks with retired CIA & FBI agent Tracy Walder about this high-profile investigation. PLEASE SUPPORT THE...

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Authorities have charged Samuel Haskell IV, the son of an A-list Hollywood agent, with murdering his wife and in-laws. Not long after Mei Li Haskell and her parents were reported missing, a scavenger found body parts in a dumpster just miles from the Haskells’ southern California home. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber analyzes what new surveillance video means for the case with retired FBI...

The judge in the Florida double murder case of Jamell Demons, also known as YNW Melly, dismissed an entire group of potential jurors after the defense allegedly misquoted the law. Now the prosecution is worried this could become a pattern. The Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest court filings with celebrity attorney Bradford Cohen. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Save 10% on your entire POM P...

Tiffanie Lucas, 32, is accused of killing her own sons, ages 6 and 9, at their home in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. A judge ordered her held on $2 million bond. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber spoke with Col. Alex Payne, Chief Deputy of the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office, about what deputies learned at the crime scene. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can c...

Police in Maryland arrested Melissa Marie Curtis, charging her with sexual abuse of a minor. The alleged victim, now an adult, accuses Curtis of assaulting him in multiple locations, including a classroom and a movie theater. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber sits down with renowned journalist and founder of TruBlu Chris Hansen to discuss this case as police encourage any other victims to co...

FSU law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in his driveway in 2014. Prosecutors accused multiple people of plotting to murder Markel, including his ex-brother-in-law Charlie Adelson. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into Adelson’s trial and its verdict – nearly a decade after the shooting. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out...

Bryan Kohberger remains behind bars, accused of a brutal quadruple stabbing near the University of Idaho nearly one year ago. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber and evidence expert Jules Epstein scrutinize the biggest hurdles so far delaying the Idaho student murders trial. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a...

A 17-year-old who reported alleged sexual abuse to police was killed soon after, in an apparent murder-for-hire plot. After a nine-month investigation, authorities have finally charged three men with her murder. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber discusses the heartbreaking case and long-awaited charges with Florida prosecutor Dave Aronberg. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Save 10% on your entire PO...

The alleged mastermind accused of orchestrating the brutal murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel took the stand and faced a fierce line of questioning from the prosecutor seeking a conviction against him. Charlie Adelson fired back numerous times, prompting the judge to intervene, while attempting to stick to his story, which contradicts the state’s evidence. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Web...

Charlie Adelson took the stand in his own defense Thursday after prosecutors pinned him as the mastermind behind his former brother-in-law’s murder. Investigators believe Adelson hired multiple people to kill Dan Markel — a law professor at Florida State University and the estranged husband to his sister — but Adelson said he is innocent. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber uncovers the most c...

A 21-year-old bartender was shot and killed while finishing up her shift at a Georgia bar on Sunday. Authorities said Brianna Long was struck by a stray bullet after gunfire erupted outside the bar. She died hours later at a hospital. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks it down with former FBI agent Bobby Chacon. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Save 10% on your entire POM Pepper Spray order by...

Florida dentist Charlie Adelson is accused of hiring several hitmen to kill his former brother-in-law, Dan Markel, outside his Tallahassee home in 2014. Markel was a law professor at Florida State University and was shot in the head in his own driveway. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber reveals seven shocking details from his trial that allegedly connect Adelson to the crime. PLEASE SUPPORT...

YouTube mom Ruby Franke was arrested in August after her 12-year-old son allegedly escaped from her business partner’s home “covered in wounds.” The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down six disturbing details behind the child abuse allegations against Franke. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in...

A Florida teenager is locked up after telling dispatchers he stabbed his mother as his newborn sister lay in a crib nearby. The teen also admitted to sending photos of the grisly scene to an “online friend.” The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber gets insight into what the teenager might have been thinking from forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Save 10% on your enti...

Defense attorneys for Bryan Kohberger make a compelling argument to throw out his grand jury indictment as the accused student murderer pushes to get all charges dropped. The Law&Crime Network's Jesse Weber breaks down the top three developments you need to know about the defense’s claims, what happened in court, and the ultimate decisions from the judge. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouT...

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A beloved synagogue leader in Detroit, MI was found with multiple stab wounds outside her townhome over the weekend. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber speaks with Rabbi Asher Lopatin about whether the brutal slaying was related to anti-Semitism. HOSTS: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber Angenette Levy: https://twitter.com/Angenette5 LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Mana...