The Breakdown

In this special episode of The Breakdown with Benson Varghese, Benson and Anna Summersett sit down with Fort Worth’s own collegiate quarterback Josh Hoover for an inspiring conversation on leadership, preparation, and competitive drive. Josh opens up about what it takes to lead a team on and off the field, the lessons he’s carried from his faith, and how discipline in the “boring details” creates...

Timothy M. Good is the District Attorney-Elect for Johnson and Somervell counties, but until he takes office on January 1, he is serving Of Counsel for Varghese Summersett. In this video, Tim sits down with Managing Partner Benson Varghese and discusses his decision to spend time learning the defense side before taking over as top prosecutor, what qualities he looks for in prosecutors and defense...

Ezio Leite, director of Psychotherapy Services & Yokefellows (PSY), is a leading expert in psychosexual evaluations - an assessment often given to defendants accused of sexual offenses. In this video, Ezio sits down with Board Certified Criminal Attorney Benson Varghese to explain what a psychosexual examination entails, why it is given, and how it can be a valuable tool for prosecutors, defen...

Former Police Officer David Conklin has investigated hundreds of DWI cases and won several awards for exemplary service. Now, he serves as a consultant for defense attorneys, pointing out mistakes in police investigations and poking holes in prosecutors' cases. David sat down with attorney Benson Varghese and talked about all things DWI, including sharing inside information about DWI investigation...

Former DEA Investigator Kristy Smith has seen first-hand the dangers and devastation of fentanyl, which is now the deadliest and most accessible street drug in the United States. In 2021, 4 out of 10 fake prescription pills seized by the DEA contained fentanyl. In 2022, that number increased to every 6 out of 10 pills containing fentanyl. Smith says now is the time to talk to your children about t...

Attorney Brian Cuban’s alcohol addiction began when he was in law school at the University of Pittsburg and only got worse from there. He shares his experience and his road to recovery in his book, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption. Cuban sat down with Attorney Benson Varghese, to discuss his journey, including his advice to attorneys and law school students facing...

Chris Monroe is a client who attorney Benson Varghese will never forget. A former Division 1 basketball player, Chris got addicted to drugs in college. More than a decade later, he was arrested in a large-scale methamphetamine ring and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Now free, Chris is sharing his incredible journey - and why going to prison was the best thing that ever happened to him.#c...

Retired Police Officer Kayla Walker shares her experiences investigating sexual assault accusations. Now a private investigator, Kayla discusses how easy it is for someone to be arrested and charged with this life-altering accusation with little or no evidence. Don't miss this important conversation between a former cop and defense attorney in this episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese."#...

Tiffany Burks, who is running for Tarrant County District Attorney, sat down with Benson Varghese to talk about her decision to run and answer some important questions about this closely-watched race. Don't miss this episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese" to learn more about this candidate, her experience, and her plans if she is elected. #bensonvarghese #thebreakdown #tiffanyburks #tarra...

Sarah McDonald, a licensed chemical dependence counselor, sits down with Benson Varghese to talk about her own struggles with alcohol addiction and how she now uses it to help people in recovery at La Hacienda Treatment Center. Listen to this month's episode of "The Breakdown with Benson Varghese" to learn about this fantastic treatment program and how Sarah became the "voice for recovery and addi...