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Britney Spears will not have to sit for a deposition by her father’s attorneys as an investigation into her now-terminated conservatorship continues. But Jamie Spears will be deposed over allegations he and Britney’s managers spied on her an other matters. Plus, Nick Sandmann, the former Covington Catholic student who sued media outlets for defamation over a viral video of him with a Native Americ...

A federal judge sanctioned the Los Angeles County for deleting graphic photos of the scene where Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed in 2020 as Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, sues. An associate of disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly pleads guilty to stalking one of Kelly’s victims and her mother. And, Britney Spears lashes out at her mom, Lynne, on instagram as her lawyer fights to depose her former managers...

A Green Bay police officer shoves Packers RB A.J. Dillon and now an internal review is underway as Dillon says it was a miscommunication. Conspiracy theorist and InfoWars host Alex Jones goes on trial for defamation after repeatedly claiming that Sandy Hook school shooting that killed 20 first graders and six students was a hoax. And, what caused the death of reality star Melanie Rauscher of “Nake...

Angelina Jolie won a small victory in her battle against ex-husband Brad Pitt over the winery they own and the Church of Scientology goes to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing for religious freedom in a case involving the accusers of actor Danny Masterson. Plus, British supermodel and Johnny Depp's ex-girlfriend Kate Moss discussed why she testified in the defamation trial. The Law&Crime Network'...

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-NY1) fends off an attack by a man wielding a sharp object who now faces a criminal charge. Plus, MMA star Cain Velasquez is in jail accused of trying to kill a man he claims molested his son. His attorney has asked the California Court of Appeals to release him on bail over the objection of a judge. And the Parkland School Shooter’s sentencing trial began in Broward Count...

As expected, actress Amber Heard alerts the Virginia Court of Appeals that she will appeal the $10.35 million judgment awarded to Johnny Depp during the defamation trial. But the question remains: will Johnny Depp appeal the $2 million judgment awarded to Heard due to statements made by his attorney, Adam Waldman, to the Daily Mail in 2020. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 10% OFF your first month of...

Rapper Kodak Black is accusing the officer who arrested him of touching his privates! Attorney Matthew Mangino comes on to discuss how this could affect the case. Plus, is Cleveland Browns Quarterback Deshaun Watson about to sue the NFL? Profootballtalk.com founder Mike Florio explains what this could mean for Watson’s time on the field. And, body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass breaks...

A shooting death by the set of Law & Order…what we know, how could this have happened and what role does NBC have in all this? Law&Crime analyst Julie Rendelman joins. Plus, the legal showdown between Twitter & Elon Musk heats up. Law professor Anat Alon-Beck explains. Cardi B is apparently ready to testify in a $5 million lawsuit over 'sexual' cover art! Entertainment Attorney Jo...

Could singer Ricky Martin spend years behind bars over incest allegations? Jesse Weber and former sex crimes prosecutor Kathleen Bogenschutz discuss. The man suspected of killing NASCAR driver Bobby East was a wanted felon on parole. Former police sergeant Melissa Pinkelton talks about if this could have been prevented and what the investigations could reveal. L.A. County accuses a...

Barnaby Joyce was the Minister for Agriculture in 2015, when Amber Heard brought her two teacup yorkies, Pistol and Boo, into Australia without declaring them. He demanded the dogs be removed from the country or euthanized because of Australia's strict biosecurity laws. As Australian authorities work with the FBI and DOJ on an investigation into whether Amber Heard perjured herself in court in 201...

A new documentary looks at the rise and fall of Victoria’s Secret, its owner Leslie Wexner and his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sex crimes charges in the UK. Solicitor Lisette Aguilar was outside the courthouse and tells us what she saw and what’s ahead in the case. And new reports say WWE founder Vince McMahon paid hush money to women accusing him of sex...

Johnny Depp and Rocky Brooks, who accused him of assault on a movie set in 2017, settled a civil suit that was scheduled for trial later this month. Court records show Depp had at least one witness set to testify that Rocky Brooks’ claims weren’t true. So why would he settle? Entertainment lawyer Mitra Ahouraian discusses why Depp settled and drops a bombshell about what’s up next for the actor. G...

Judge Penney Azcarate issues an order denying Amber Heard's motions to set aside the verdict or grant a new trial in the defamation case with Johnny Depp. Heard had argued the $10.35 million judgement was excessive and not supported by the evidence. Judge Azcarate also denied Heard's request for a new trial based on her "Juror 15" claims. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy and attorney Mitra Ahouraian...

Law&Crime’s Angenette Levy talks about Elon Musk pulling out of his bid to buy twitter and now twitter says it will sue and a CNBC commentator suggests that could put Musk in danger of facing jail time. Commercial law professor Annat Alon-Beck weighs in. Plus, Ghislaine Maxwell appeals her federal sex crimes conviction arguing jail conditions made it impossible to prepare for trial and Kanye W...

Amber Heard asks for a new trial in the defamation case against her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, citing an potential issue with “Juror 15.” Did a son show up for jury duty instead of the father? Depp’s team fires back and claims Heard team knew about this before the trial started. Plus, one of Heard’s insurance companies sues her in California, saying they shouldn’t have to pay for half of her legal f...

In this special edition of Sidebar, Law&Crime’s Angenette Levy lays out the investigation into allegations that Amber Heard perjured herself in court in 2016 in Australia. Government officials have enlisted the help of the FBI to determine whether Heard lied when pleading guilty to producing false paperwork related to bringing her dogs, Pistol and Boo, into the country. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR P...

Why did WBNA player Brittney Griner plead guilty to drug charges in Russia? Is this a way for her to get back to the U.S.? Foreign policy expert David Tafuri and Jesse Weber discuss. Elon Musk complicates jury selection in a trial centered on Tesla. Jury consultant Alan Turkheimer explains.  A verdict is reached in the murder trial of famed L.A. rapper Nipsey Hussle. Attorney Joe Richardson b...

Clint Eastwood’s attorney and Jesse Weber discuss the actor's recent legal victories against companies using his likeness without his permission and what they have planned next. The New York Times' Liz Day breaks down the latest accusations that Britney Spears' former management team secretly set up the pop singer's conservatorship and profited off of it. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Thanks to  E...

Nathan's hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut puts a protester in a chokehold in the middle of the famous competition, is he in trouble? Trial attorney and law and crime network host Bob Bianchi joins Jesse Weber to discuss. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Thanks to  Established Titles  for sponsoring this podcast! Get 10% off on any purchase with code LAW10. Go to  https://establishedtitles...

Amber Heard tries to toss out her verdict, even arguing one juror maybe shouldn't have been on the panel. Jesse Weber explains. Heard's legal issues don't stop there as the FBI is now assisting with a perjury investigaiton into the actress. Angenette Levy reports. Nathan's hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut puts a protester in a chokehold in the middle of the famous competition, is he in trouble?...

LC Predator Catcher, A Youtuber who claims he’s confronted over 300 alleged child predators, joins Law&Crime’s Sam Goldberg to discuss how he provided information that helped lead to the arrest of 56-year old Joseph Manzoni. Manzoni was arrested a month after the confrontation with LC Predator catcher, and was charged with luring and enticing a child by various means. GUESTS: LC Predator...

Closing arguments were presented in the trial of Eric Holder, who’s accused of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle. Attorney Matthew Barhoma weighs in on whether the verdict will be murder or manslaughter and why cameras weren’t allowed in court for testimony.  Plus, solicitor Lisette Aguilar explains what will happen next in court as actor Kevin Spacey faces sex crimes charges in the UK. And, LAP...

Following Ghislaine Maxwell’s sentencing for procuring girls for her ex-boyfriend, billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein, serious questions remain about whether more people will be prosecuted for the sex ring by the feds. One person under suspicion: Epstein’s former assistant. Insider legal correspondent joins to discuss the possibility. Plus, the trial of WNBC star Brittany Griner’s trial starts...

R&B singer R. Kelly gets sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Steve Greenberg, Kelly's lawyer, joins Law&Crime Sidebar podcast to react. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: Host - Brian Ross YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Podcasting - Sam Goldberg Video Editing - Sean Bauer Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher Social Media Management - Kiera Bronso...

A federal judge sentenced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison for charges related to her conviction for procuring and transporting teen girls and young women for sex with financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Angenette Levy talks with Law&Crime’s Michel Bryant, who was in court, about the sentencing hearing and what Maxwell said to survivo...