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Recently unsealed court documents and a New York Times investigation have brought to light a potential accomplice theory regarding the 1994 double murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in Los Angeles. The newly revealed federal files detail information provided by deceased drug runner Joseph "Joey" Ippolito concerning O.J. Simpson's alleged disposal of the murder weapon and possible as...

Five men found dead along the same walking trail in Lansing, Michigan have sparked fears that a serial killer could be targeting the city’s homeless population. While one suspect is behind bars in connection with a stabbing death, investigators are scrambling to determine whether the other four suspicious deaths are connected, as disturbing similarities emerge between the cases. Law&Crime’s Je...

WARNING: Spoilers Ahead Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder's documentary You Can See Everything examines convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in her Del Mar, California rental home before she begins serving her federal prison sentence. The film raises crucial questions about whether Holmes knowingly defrauded investors or truly believed her own technology worked, especially as she and her p...

An extended family vacation at a resort in Pocono Township, Pennsylvania, ended in tragedy after 27-year-old Metallica Rose Harrison allegedly stabbed her husband and their 3-year-old son to death in their hotel room. Investigators are uncovering disturbing details surrounding the double homicide at Great Wolf Lodge, including drained bank accounts and troubling statements made to dispatchers and...

Chilling new 911 audio captures the frantic moments after actress Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive inside a South Carolina Airbnb, as ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach desperately attempted CPR to save her life. Now, as investigators probe the circumstances surrounding her fatal accidental overdose, disturbing details emerge about her final moments and the desperate attempt...

A newly released 292-page digital forensics report offers an unprecedented look into the private text messages sent around the time of Nolan Wells' tragic disappearance and death off Horn Island in Mississippi. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down these newly revealed conversations, tracing the timeline from frantic initial searches to intense public speculation and digital evidence claims. PLE...

Former reality TV star Collin Gosselin is coming forward with harrowing allegations of abuse against his mother, Kate Gosselin. His new memoir reveals dark claims of being zip-tied and locked in a basement containment room at their family home in Pennsylvania. How do his experiences behind the scenes of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" compare to other high-profile family exploitation cases? Law&Crime's...

In an active Los Angeles lawsuit filed by Kevin Hart against his former personal assistant, Miesha Shakes, unexpected potential witnesses could take the stand. That includes Montia Sabbag, the woman involved in Hart's notorious 2017 Las Vegas sex tape incident. The trial centers on allegations of extortion and breach of contract following an interview Shakes gave to internet personality Latasha "T...

Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom for a hearing on Wednesday. The 33-year-old is accused of killing his celebrity parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, in December. After recently replacing his private attorneys with a team from the public defender's office, Reiner was back in court for a hearing about secret proceedings that led to his indictment. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber got details...

Federal jury selection has begun in the murder trial of former police officer Matthew Farwell, who is accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and staging her death as a suicide in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. As prosecutors present evidence linking Farwell to the crime, the case raises critical questions about the original investigation and whether local authorities improperly rule...

A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of babysitter Rhonda Jewell, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison following the tragic hot car death of a 10-month-old. The judges ruled that the trial court erred by failing to require proof that Jewell knowingly left the child in the vehicle, paving the way for a new trial. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the court's opinion...

From unexpected admissions of murder to unsettling rationale on the witness stand, criminal courtrooms in Florida, South Carolina, New York, and California have witnessed testimonies that completely upended high-profile trials. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber revisits these unforgettable, case-altering moments that left judges, juries, and spectators stunned. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twit...

After a grand jury found no evidence of criminality in the death of Nolan Wells, whose body washed ashore near Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi, his family's digital forensics examiner revealed new claims that data was deleted from Wells' phone. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the conflicting findings between authorities and forensic experts with computer forensic expert John Lucic...

“Looksmaxxing” influencer Braden Peters, also known as “Clavicular,” is taking to social media after he was hit with several criminal charges this month — including rape, drugging someone for sexual intercourse and giving alcohol to a minor under 21. Peters’ online posts appear to go after the alleged victim, 18-year-old Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza, claiming the incident, and her civil lawsuit, i...

A traffic stop in Saginaw Township, Michigan leads officers to make a horrific discovery inside a nearby motel room. That's where the body of Teressa Johnson lay hidden beneath blankets. Investigators began questioning her former partner, Daniel Varnes, to uncover the truth behind her brutal death. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber examines police bodycam footage and interrogation files to break down ho...

Popular YouTuber Ben Schneider, known as "Reckless Ben," has scored a major victory after prosecutors in Provo, Utah, dismissed criminal charges against him—though pending charges in American Fork mean his legal battle is far from over. The drop of the felony case stems from an ongoing saga involving an alleged missing $200,000 LEGO collection and subsequent arrests. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber br...

Shocking CCTV footage from Lake Charles, Louisiana, shows home care worker Reginald Andre Wilson allegedly pouring bleach into a water bottle and handing it to his physically and mentally disabled client to drink. Following the disturbing incident, Wilson was fired by his agency and arrested on multiple criminal charges, including aggravated battery and cruelty to persons with infirmities. Law&amp...

Federal agents are reportedly now zeroing in on years of text messages exchanged between actress Hayden Panettiere and an alleged drug dealer prior to her death at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. As investigators search for evidence following reports that Panettiere may have taken a pill laced with fentanyl, prosecutors are pointing to federal statutes that carry severe penalties—inclu...

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was acquitted of federal murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles. A 2022 gas station shooting targeted rival rapper Quando Rondo and ultimately left Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, dead. While co-defendants Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey were convicted on related stalking charges, the jury found reasonable doubt regarding Banks' in...

Former viral hitmaker David Burke, professionally known as D4vd, is currently facing first-degree murder charges in Los Angeles for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. As he awaits trial, Celeste's parents have filed an explosive 20-page lawsuit targeting D4vd, his management, his mother, and his live-in security guard, alleging they facilitated the minor's isolation and exploitation...

OnlyFans model turned convicted killer Courtney Clenney spent years behind bars in Miami awaiting trial for the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Newly uncovered jail grievance reports offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Clenney's behavior and complaints—ranging from uniform sizes to allegations of officer misconduct—while locked up. Join Law&Crime's Jesse Weber as he re...

New details from inside the Lindsay Clancy jury room are raising serious questions after a juror claimed the lone holdout used an exercise band on a water bottle during deliberations. Other jurors are now speaking out about the tense 11-1 deadlock, what they believed was missing from the prosecution’s case, and why they were prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. Law&Crime’s...

In Fulton County, Georgia, 15-year-old Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr., son of reality TV star Kim Zolciak, faces seven felony sex crime charges following an alleged sexual assault inside a fitness center family changing room. As the defense points to a lack of male DNA evidence and fights to transfer the case to juvenile court, prosecutors are pushing to try the teenager as an adult. Law&Crime's Jesse...

Newly revealed letters suggest that 21-year-old singer D4vd has been secretly communicating with a fellow inmate behind bars, allegedly promising financial help before being stopped by his legal team. As the family of victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez remembers her on what would have been her 16th birthday, questions swirl over the suspect's prison conditions and his recent claim of indigency. Law&am...

Nearly thirty years after the fatal shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, Nevada, former gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis stood trial for orchestrating the infamous 1996 ambush. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down pivotal moments from the trial, including key witness testimony, heated cross-examinations, and the ultimate jury verdict that finally brought an end to one of music histo...