The Bravo Docket

Legal Team, RHOBH is back with fresh faces and fresh money claims. This week, we’re breaking down newbie Amanda Frances and the business behind her luxury coaching empire. We take a closer look at how Amanda presents her financial success on the show, what her coaching model actually offers, and why the pricing raises some eyebrows. From influencer-style marketing to high-dollar mentorship program...

Trigger Warning: Discussions of sexual assault. It’s a new year and we’re back, Legal Team. We’re kicking things off by unpacking one of the messiest and most layered legal stories to come out of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City . This episode dives into Britani Bateman’s off-screen legal history, including her past disputes with her ex-husband, and how that relationship provides critical con...

Legal Team, 2025 is coming to a close—and we’re wrapping up the year with one final deep dive into the juiciest Bravo legal battles and the chaos that shook the last few months. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit our favorite moments, Reddit sleuthing, and the stories that kept us talking all year long.  What’s on the Docket? Jen Shah’s early release—and why a Bravo comeback mig...

Legal Team, we’re continuing our coverage of Wendy Osefo as the government responds to her recent filings. We break down the state’s opposition to Wendy’s motion to quash, what the response clarifies about both sides’ arguments, and what it signals for the case moving forward. Plus, we examine Wendy’s team releasing a public statement and zoom out on the growing role of attorney led PR during acti...

Legal Team, we’re back with a major update on the Wendy Osefo case. Wendy is facing 16 criminal counts, and since our last episode she’s filed a wave of motions challenging the evidence against her. We break down what she’s asking the court to dismiss or suppress, why her chain-of-custody request is raising eyebrows, and what her own discovery obligations now look like. We also unpack her original...

Legal Team, we are back with another chapter in the Erika Girardi saga, this time unpacking the new federal lawsuit targeting her current attorney James Wilkes. We break down who Wilkes is, why he was sending Erika six figure payments before Tom Girardi’s collapse, and what Chris Psaila and Marco Morante are now accusing him of including civil abuse of process and conspiracy. We also share a quick...

We’re back with a fresh update on the long-running Marco Marco vs. Erika Jayne saga—the alleged credit-card-fraud case we’ve been following for years. This time we're uncovering the truth behind the headline: RHOBH's Erika Jayne Loses SLAPP Appeal in $18 Million Lawsuit From Designer. If it’s your first time tuning into this drama, don’t worry, we’ll give you a quick refresher before div...

Legal Team, we’ve got a major treat today: former Bravo producer and now CEO of his own production company Carlos King is in the courtroom! In this special episode, we’re stepping outside our usual case files to hear from the legend himself about the latest Bravo-verse lawsuits and what really goes on behind the scenes. Carlos breaks down why Housewives so often end up in legal or financial troubl...

Legal team, we’re still in Salt Lake City this week and diving back into Mary Cosby’s church saga. In part two, we’re unpacking the latest legal drama between Mary, Robert, and former associate Annie Lois Johnson. From the fiery demand letter they sent in May to a surprising email from Johnson’s alleged daughter-in-law, we break down what sparked this new lawsuit, how much money’s on the line, and...

Legal Team, we’re diving back into one of our most requested and popular topics: Mary Cosby’s church .  First, we’re zooming out to explore the bigger picture of church-owned businesses, from the LDS Church’s corporate holdings to Texas megachurches facing major financial lawsuits.  Then we’re tracing the origins of Mary’s church, the empire her grandmother Rosemary built, and...

Things are heating up in Miami! Alexia Echevarria’s ex-husband, Todd Nepola, has traded reality TV for the real courtroom, suing Bravo for defamation. We’re breaking down his lawsuit, his Instagram outbursts, and what exactly he’s seeking in damages. From claims of producer manipulation to his obsession with how he’s portrayed on screen, we’re unpacking why this legal move may have done him more h...

We’re back for part two of our Sister Wives deep dive! This week, we’re unpacking the legal twists and turns behind Kody Brown’s unconventional family — from bankruptcy filings and bigamy investigations to the lawsuit that challenged Utah’s anti-polygamy laws. We’ll explore how the Browns managed to stay on TV despite potential felony charges, what their “spiritual marriages” actually mean under t...

Legal Team, this is an emergency episode we never thought we’d record. The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Wendy and Eddie Osefo have just been indicted, and the details are wild. We’re breaking down the 16 counts of insurance fraud, the alleged staged burglary, the sheriff’s press conference, and what this could mean for their careers, reputations, and yes… Eddie’s law license. From social media sli...

Legal Team, this week we’re stepping outside Bravo for a two-part deep dive into the world of Mormonism, polygamy, and  Sister Wives . We’re unpacking the origins of polygamy within the LDS Church, how it’s treated under modern law, and how Kody Brown and his wives managed to stay on TV despite its illegality. Next episode, we’ll dive into the  Sis...

Legal Team, this week we’re diving into Cardi B’s latest courtroom battle — a case simple in theory but overflowing with drama. From Emani Ellis’ flimsy claims and her lawyer’s chaotic tactics to Cardi’s raw, credible testimony that only strengthened her case, this trial had it all. With rare jury questions, a plaintiff who left empty-handed, and Cardi’s post-trial reminder that deep pockets don’t...

Welcome back, Legal Team! With Real Housewives of Salt Lake City back on our screens and Lisa Barlow’s lawsuits already stirring conversation, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit her legal saga. Over the past four years, Lisa and John Barlow have faced multiple lawsuits, and in this replay we’re breaking down each case, the hurdles they’ve faced, and where things stand now. Let’s just sa...

Trigger Warning: Discussion of abuse.   Denise Richards cannot seem to catch a break when it comes to the men in her life. In this episode, we’re breaking down her messy divorce from Aaron Phypers and his long list of lawsuits, including one for misrepresenting he could cure cancer. Let's just say, his “healing through frequencies” routine is falling apart and we see right through his ta...

Legal team, today we’re switching things up and diving into the strange, controversial world of lie detector tests. From their 1920s origins and ties to Wonder Woman’s lasso of truth to infamous pop culture moments and why most courts won’t accept them as evidence, we’re unpacking the history, science, and drama behind the lie detector test — including its recent cameo on RHOC.   What’s on the doc...

Legal team, welcome to part 2 of our Next Gen NYC breakdown. From Charlie Zakkor’s bankruptcy and Ava Dash’s eviction drama to Damon Dash’s lawsuits, we’re diving into the mess of money and fame. Plus, updates on Ariana Biermann’s DUI, Kim, Kroy and Brielle and Kandi Burruss’s headline-making podcast guest.    What’s on the docket?  Charlie Zakkor’s bankruptcy and what it all means  Details of Ava...

Legal Team, today we’re diving into the wild legal web surrounding Bravo’s newest hit, Next Gen NYC . From SEC investigations to shocking criminal allegations, the cast’s off-screen drama might just rival what’s happening on screen. Buckle up—this is only the beginning, and we’ll be back with even more in part two.   What’s on the docket?    Next Gen NYC show overview and...

Legal Team, this week we’re diving into the infamous McBee Dynasty , where family drama meets federal crime. From Steve Sr. and Christy’s messy divorce and accusations of hidden assets, to Galyna’s rise from housekeeper to CFO, the McBees’ empire is tangled in lawsuits and shady money moves. Now, with Steve Sr. pleading guilty to crop insurance fraud and facing sentencing in September 2025, the dy...

Legal Team, we’re wrapping our multi-part deep dive into the Tommy Manzo federal trial with the last round of witnesses, closing arguments, and the verdict. From explosive insider accounts to unexpected character testimony, this episode brings the trial to a dramatic close. We also break down the jury’s decision, Manzo’s sentencing, and Lexi’s candid reflections in the aftermath.  What’s on the do...

Trigger Warning: Discussion of violence. We’re back in the courtroom for part two of the Tommy Manzo trial, Legal Team, and diving straight into pivotal witness testimony. First up: Louis Spagnola, a police lieutenant and lifelong friend of Tommy, who sheds light on Manzo’s reaction to Dina’s new relationship and the lengths he allegedly went to dig up dirt on David Cantin. Then, we hear from Davi...

Trigger Warning: Discussion of violence and domestic violence.   Legal Team, we're kicking off our multi-part deep dive into the federal trial of Tommy Manzo—and yes, we have the full trial transcripts. This episode covers the opening statements from both sides, a refresher on the Manzo family's tangled history, and chilling testimony from the trial’s first witness, Dina Manzo. From mob ties and w...

Legal Team, before we dive into the Tommy Manzo federal trial transcript (we’ve already recorded two episodes and only made it through opening statements and the testimony of Dina and David Cantin), we wanted to refresh your memory on the Manzo family’s complicated legal history. We re-listened to our own episode and were shocked all over again by the sequence of events and the nature of the crime...