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Laken Snelling, the former University of Kentucky cheerleader accused of giving birth alone in her apartment, letting her baby die, and concealing his body, entered a not guilty plea to a first degree manslaughter charge. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down Snelling’s arraignment, where she made what could be a life-changing decision. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twitter.com/jessecordweber...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ appeal hearing this week took center stage as defense attorneys challenge Combs’ 50-month prison sentence on his Mann Act convictions. Judges questioned both sides about whether it was fair for the trial court to consider allegations he was acquitted of when deciding that sentence. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber is breaking down the hearing with Celebrity Defense Attorney Brad Coh...

A tragic “mommy makeover” case is now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle after 47-year-old TikTok Momfluencer Rachel Tussey died following post-operative complications, with her surgeon blaming the surgical center for a fatal overdose and alleged cover-up. The case lays out competing narratives — one accusing staff of negligence and misconduct, and the other firmly denying wrongdoing whil...

Actress Melissa Gilbert is publicly defending her husband, West Wing actor Timothy Busfield, who has been indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child/minor. Gilbert says she is "100% confident he will be exonerated" and that she is "neither naive nor am I complicit" regarding past accusations against her husband. Law & Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest details of the...

"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson's viral confrontation with a neighbor in Brentwood, Tennessee, got a lot of negative press, but newly released body camera footage and Ritchson's own chest-cam video tell the full story. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the dramatic video evidence, the police incident report, and Ritchson’s claim of self-defense. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Take your personal data...

A bombshell new federal filing accuses a band of men, including the rapper known as “Pooh Shiesty,” of allegedly robbing record executive Gucci Mane at his recording studio in Texas. Nine men now face charges after a reported contract dispute turned into a violent standoff. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking amount of evidence prosecutors say they have against nine defendants. Be...

New warrant paperwork has been unsealed in the Ohio murder case of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique. The warrants reveal more details about the evidence against the accused, Monique's ex-husband Michael McKee. Ohio prosecutor Mark Weaver joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to break down the newly revealed information. Be a part of our community with Law&Crime+, where you can watch your...

Bodycam footage reveals the chaos as first responders swarm the "Stardust Racers" ride at Epic Universe after 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was gravely injured on the roller coaster. While the Orange County Sheriff's Office concluded the death was an accident, Kevin's family criticized the park for its safety procedures and quick reopening of the ride. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dig into the...

Joseph Duggar has made his first court appearance in Florida on felony charges, where he learned his bond is set at $600,000. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber analyzes the new courtroom video, new jailhouse phone call audio between Joseph and his wife Kendra, and what jail visitor logs reveal. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: You’re 30 seconds away from being debt free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment a...

Ryan Pearl, a Miami hairstylist known for his work with celebrities like Halsey and Hailey Bieber, is getting more attention for all the wrong reasons. He’s accused of sending inappropriate photos and messages to a 15-year-old client. Newly released interrogation video shows Pearl’s real-time reactions to some of the allegations against him. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dives into the biggest momen...

A Massachusetts police officer and her husband faced a judge on shocking charges of child rape and sexual abuse allegedly involving their adopted son. Plymouth officer Samantha Pelrine and her husband, Daniel Forand, were arrested after their now-adult adopted son reported the abuse, which allegedly started when he was just 14 or 15. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes you inside the courtroom, wher...

Savannah Guthrie is speaking out in a heartbreaking first TV interview since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing 54 days ago from her Tucson home. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber dives into part one of the interview, revealing the emotional toll on the family and addressing the devastating, cruel theories that the family was somehow involved. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the SAN a...

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...