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A Playboy model, Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, is accused by Los Angeles prosecutors of using dating apps to lure wealthy victims, gain access to their homes, and steal cash, jewelry, and luxury items between 2023 and 2025. She now faces multiple felony charges including burglary, grand theft, and identity fraud, with prosecutors alleging she manipulated victims’ trust both online and in...

Former North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault with a dangerous weapon after she was shot by her own colleagues while they served her a restraining order. While the prosecution says she pointed her service weapon at fellow officer Patrick Noonan and pulled the trigger, the defense says she never pointed the gun at him at all — and that Noonan panicked, shot her, and...

Yet another member of the Duggar clan is facing criminal charges. Joseph Duggar, of 19 Kids and Counting fame, was arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior and molestation of a victim under 12 years old, while his wife Kendra Duggar was arrested on misdemeanor charges that include endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber delves into the alle...

Jeffrey Epstein's attorney and estate co-executor, Darren Indyke, is now accused of perjury following his deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dives into the explosive details from the Epstein files that cast serious doubt on Indyke's claim of "no knowledge whatsoever" of Epstein's decades of abuse. Was one of Epstein's closest associates an unwitting legal...

A former "Deputy of the Year" in Georgia is now behind bars, facing heinous charges including incest and cruelty to children. Michael Dorough was fired from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office following his arrest, and his wife, Ashley Dorough, faces charges as well. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber and Georgia attorney Randy Kessler dig into the allegations, a prior domestic dispute, and records of past...

Adult content creator Bonnie Blue, real name Tia Billinger, is back in the headlines — this time in London. After her notorious Bali “Bang Bus” stunt and a $13 fine, she’s now facing a criminal charge in the UK for outraging public decency following a viral incident police say occurred right outside the Indonesian Embassy. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down Bonnie’s latest brush with authorit...

Florida college student Brianna Moore is facing aggravated manslaughter charges after her newborn baby was found dead in her University of Tampa dorm bathroom. In a major court ruling, a judge has blocked prosecutors from using crude text messages about killing babies at trial. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down why the texts were kept out, and what other potentially damning evidence will be...

Teachers, school staff, and administrators, all accused of knowing about sexual predators in a Wisconsin high school and doing nothing, now face a federal lawsuit. Amanda Watzka, Brooke LaCount, and Grace Williams, have come forward with similar stories of alleged grooming and abuse by Oconto Falls High staff. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber combed through the 60-page complaint to get to the bottom of...

A Florida mom is banned from being around her own son after she allegedly left him home alone. And when the five-year-old boy flagged down police for help, officers made a shocking discovery inside the North Miami Beach home. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and practice professor of law and former child abuse prosecutor Marian Braccia discuss the charges against Britley Louis, the legal implications o...

Jeffrey Epstein's accountant, Richard Kahn, testified before the House Oversight Committee, claiming he was unaware of the sex offender's crimes. However, lawmakers brought up significant admissions: Kahn allegedly facilitated fake marriages, impersonated Epstein with banks, and dealt with payments for women and "girls." Law&Crime's Jesse Weber dives into the explosive details from the 7-hour...

Twenty-five-year-old mother of three, Megan Bodiford, was shot and killed by her boyfriend Jarrett Davis after an argument outside their home. He then set her car on fire with her inside. For the first time, newly obtained interrogation footage shows what Davis tried to tell police -- as investigators confront him with GPS data, phone records, and the chilling final text message Megan sent warning...

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails reveal a network of doctors who allegedly treated Epstein and women in his orbit—sometimes at his request and on his dime. Some messages suggest VIP access, house calls, and discreet referrals for young women connected to the financier. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the doctors now under scrutiny and the ethical questions raised by these shocking new...

A correctional officer guarding Jeffrey Epstein allegedly Googled him just minutes before his body was discovered. Newly released Epstein files reveal the search activity along with suspicious cash deposits flagged by a bank days before Epstein’s death and a handwritten inmate note describing guards shouting “breathe” the morning he was found. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down why these reve...

California mother of two Maya Hernandez was sentenced to 15 years in prison this week in the death of her 1-year-old son, Amilio Gutierrez on June 29, 2025. Prosecutors argued Hernandez knowingly left her two children in a sweltering vehicle while getting a cosmetic procedure, while the defense called it a tragic mistake. After a deadlocked jury and partial mistrial, Hernandez pleaded no contest t...

A retired two-star Air Force general, William McCasland, has disappeared in Albuquerque — and the case is raising new questions because of his past ties to Air Force UFO research. McCasland was last seen on February 27th, and his disappearance comes just days after President Donald Trump ordered the release of government files related to UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena, though authorities s...

Tyler Perry is fighting back hard against the $77 million sexual assault lawsuit filed by model Mario Rodriguez. Perry’s legal answer is an explosive denial, branding the suit a "money grab" and claiming Rodriguez "repeatedly preyed on Perry’s generosity" for financial gain. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber analyzes all the legal and factual claims from Perry's defense team. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Do...

Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions to the House Oversight Committee about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are making headlines. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into the former President and First Lady's explanations for specific photos found in the Epstein Files release, as well as their sometimes fiery reactions to the committee members' questions. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW...

In a brand new bombshell lawsuit, four siblings, now adults, claim Michael Jackson sexually abused them as children and that his estate is trying to silence them. The suit alleges Jackson "groomed and brainwashed" them, and labels his companies and estate co-executors “enablers.” Litigator Richard Schoenstein joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to discuss the claims, the impact of their previous den...

We’re getting a look at more videos from the Epstein Files, including hours of footage from a 2010 deposition for a civil lawsuit filed by an alleged victim. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the most telling moments from the hours-long back-and-forth, including Epstein’s refusal to directly answer questions about his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, his properties, and his alleged sexual crim...

The Alexander brothers – Alon, Oren, and Tal – are on trial in New York federal court for alleged sex trafficking, rape, and sexual assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dives into the staggering accusations with a closer look at the twins' arrest and interrogation footage, as well as the chilling text messages and testimony of alleged victims presented by the prosecution. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:...

Bombshell new reporting claims the Department of Justice illegally withheld key FBI documents about sexual assault allegations involving President Donald Trump from the full Epstein Files release. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking NPR report, which claims more than fifty pages of FBI interviews with an accuser were hidden. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today –...

Newly released 911 audio captures the frantic moments when Oklahoma pediatrician Dr. Neha Gupta reported her four-year-old daughter at the bottom of a Florida rental home pool. But prosecutors allege the drowning was staged — pointing to autopsy findings that they say tell a very different story. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the critical moments in the call and what they could mean for...

This is the first time cameras have been allowed to film Nick Reiner in Los Angeles County Superior Court, as he pleaded not guilty to his parents’ double murder at his arraignment on Monday, February 23, 2026. Reiner appeared gaunt yet alert as he sat in a jail uniform separated from his attorney through a glass partition. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest details in the cas...

Leslie Wexner, the retail magnate behind Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, faced intense questioning from the US House Oversight Committee about his years-long relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner insists he was "duped by a world-class con man" who stole millions, but a controversial 2008 note and accusations of being a "secondary co-conspirator" suggest a cl...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The charge is based on an alleged breach of trust stemming from new Epstein documents. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and litigator Rich Schoenstein take a closer look at the most damning messages between "The Duke" and the convicted sex offen...