The Cross-Examination Podcast

In this compelling episode of Cross-Examination, hosts Ted Asregadoo and Brian Feinberg dive deep into one of Contra Costa County's most significant cold case breakthroughs: the 1994 murder of 28-year-old Terrie Ladwig in Concord, California. Terrie, a transgender woman whose birth name was Larry Earl Thompson, was brutally murdered on December 2, 1994. For nearly three decades, her case remained...

In this episode of the Cross-Examination podcast, hosts Ted Asregadoo and Brian Feinberg explore the unique role of facility dogs in the legal system. They introduce Bear, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office facility dog, and delve into how these specially trained canines provide emotional support in sensitive cases, particularly involving minors. The hosts speak with Janet Wright, Bear's...

Human trafficking is a crime that thrives in the shadows—but it’s happening here in Contra Costa County and across the U.S. In this powerful episode of Cross-Examination, hosts Ted Asregadoo and Brian Feinberg are joined by Contra Costa County Assistant District Attorney Alana Mathews and Human Trafficking Task Force Director Katrina Natale to highlight this pressing issue. Together, they break do...

Episode 4: Being Vigilant About Online Dangers In this episode of Cross-Examination, hosts Ted Asregadoo and Brian Feinberg explore the increasingly addictive and sometimes dangerous world of apps, games, and internet sites. Contra Costa District Attorney Senior Inspector Darryl Holcombe joins Ted and Brian as a guest in the discussion. Inspector Holcombe works primarily in the Internet Crimes Aga...

In this episode of Cross-Examination, Ted Asregadoo and Deputy District Attorney Brian Feinberg dive into the complex world of media coverage surrounding the criminal justice system. How do editors and reporters decide which stories to cover? What challenges do journalists face when gathering facts, especially in a social media-driven era? Joining the discussion is veteran reporter Henry Lee from...

In Episode 2 of Cross-Examination, Ted Asregadoo and Deputy District Attorney Brian Feinberg explore the key differences between organized retail theft and shoplifting, along with a local initiative to combat retail crime. They’re joined by Chief of Inspectors Arnold Threets from the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office, who explains how organized retail crime operates through complex criminal...

In the debut episode of the Cross-Examination podcast, hosts Ted Asregadoo and Brian Feinberg sit down with District Attorney Diana Becton to explore the DA’s unique role in the criminal justice system and its impact on public safety in Contra Costa County.   DA Becton shares insights on the responsibilities of a District Attorney, emphasizing that her job is responsible for seeking and doing just...