The Presumption

Sara and Jim sit down with Peter Eliasberg of the ACLU. The conversation begins with a discussion about the nefarious conditions within the Los Angeles County jail system. They expose the flaws of running prisons for profits, and explore alleviating some of the burden by diverting detainees with mental illness into community facilities for care. Jim also asks Peter about how the ACLU is helping to...

Immediately following today’s press conference regarding the trial of Alex Murdaugh, Sara and Jim unpack the bombshell revelations that Clerk of the Court Becky Hill allegedly influenced multiple jurors. They get to the heart of why the media is once again to blame for perverting justice, and why it’s so important for jurors to remain impartial. Before signing off, Jim thanks his co-counsel Dick H...

This week, Sara and Jim break down the latest #BryanKohberger hearing and discuss why it’s so important for the defense to have access to, and challenge, the actual investigation. They are then joined by radio host and media analyst Mo’Kelly. The conversation kicks off with an analysis of Britney Spears’ ongoing legal woes and claims. They also talk about the concept of ‘Celebrity Justice’ vs ‘Inj...

Sara and Jim begin today’s podcast with a breakdown of the latest developments in the Bryan Kohberger case, including the prosecution continuing to keep their latest IGG findings a secret and Kohberger’s alibi. From there, The Presumption begins its first exploration of the country’s current opioid crisis by sitting down with author and journalist Sam Quinones. Sam dives into the issues surroundin...

Actor Edward Furlong joins Sara, Jim, and Matt right at the top of the show. They talk about Eddie’s incredible debut performance as a child actor opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2, as well as some of the other legendary talents he’s worked with. They also chat about his spiral into addiction, his last run-in with the law, how Sara diverted away from a prison sentence and into treatme...

Sara and Jim break down the sentencing of Doomsday Cult Mom Lori Vallow. Later they’re joined by Kerri Rawson, daughter of the BTK Killer, to discuss how she’s come to terms with her father’s horrifying crime spree, learning how to forgive, and advocacy for other crime family victims. As the show wraps up, they all share their thoughts on the perceived similarities between the BTK Killer, Bryan Ko...

Today’s show begins with a breakdown of why Hunter Biden’s plea deal fell apart. Sara and Jim also react to the high-profile murder of Wella mogul Fabio Sementilli, whose killer pled guilty to LWOP instead of going to trial. Later- Sara and Jim are joined by Dr. Jeff Whiting for an in-depth discussion about mental illness and addiction in the criminal justice system. Art – Simon & Associates M...

This week, Sara and Jim give a Crime Time update on the latest in the #BryanKohberger case, including hyperbolic claims of ‘planted’ DNA evidence, whether he has an alibi, and the exercise of his speedy trial right. They also dismantle the notion that Kohberger is in any way comparable to the LISK Rex Heuermann case. Later, the hosts welcome attorney Jennifer Bonjean to talk about the latest claim...

Hello? A prison call between Buster and Alex Murdaugh is leaked and mischaracterized by media. Sara and Jim have the inside scoop and share some breaking news. Sara shares about a DA who had spied on her call with a client. Later, high profile trial and jury consultant Richard Gabriel joins the show to share his thoughts on jury selection in the #BryanKohberger case. He shares his experience on th...

Today’s episode focuses entirely on the case against #BryanKohberger. Sara and Jim unpack a wide range of legal issues from unreliability of certain types of evidence, and the defense’s game plan as it appears from the filings. Following the hosts’ shout out to our nation’s most hard-working lawyers, public defenders, George Zimmerman attorney Mark O’Mara sits down with Sara and Jim to talk about...

In honor of America’s birthday, this week we’re diving into legal woes on both sides of the aisle. First, Sara and Jim discuss Hunter Biden’s plea to misdemeanor tax charges and diversion for a gun charge. Is he receiving special treatment as the president’s son? Later, National Security Attorney Mark Zaid joins Sara and Jim to unpack US v. Donald J Trump, charges against the former president for...

It’s the case everyone is talking about: Idaho v. Bryan Kohberger, in which the defendant is accused of the stabbing murder of four Idaho students. While the defense has been silenced, Sara and Jim take a deep dive into the world of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), and its admissibility in court. Specifically, the hosts unpack the prosecution’s motion for a protective order seeking to suppre...

Sara and Jim begin this week's episode discussing the Kouri Richins detention hearing in a brand new segment called 'Crime Time'. Later, they welcome Father Edward Beck to the podcast to dive into the role of religion in the recent trials of Lori Vallow and Danny Masterson. Father Beck, Sara and Jim discuss how a jury can be impacted by religious beliefs, as well as how the Catholic Church respond...

Veteran criminal defense attorneys Sara Azari and Jim Griffin chat one-on-one about their background and experience. The hosts highlight how 'the presumption of innocence' has become 'the assumption of guilt' in media and the court of public opinion. Diving into the 'forgotten disease', Sara and Jim also take a close look at addiction and mental illness in mitigation of culpability. They also brea...

Finally, a crime podcast unlike any other! High profile criminal defense attorney and media personality Sara Azari, and acclaimed criminal trial lawyer Jim Griffin, present 'The Presumption'. Subscribe now, and get ready for episodes beginning June 13th. Art – Simon & Associates  Music – Caleb Fletcher