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News Brief: Arrests Made in Liam Payne Death, Sydney Powell Conviction Overturned, Jay-Z Attorney Smackdown and More! Jan 03, 2025

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special News Brief episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including:

- An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction, and ordered preventive prison for two of them for having supplied him with drugs.

- Sydney Powell, a young woman serving a possible life sentence for murdering her mother with a frying pan and knife won her appeal and will get a new trial.

- An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a judge ruled.

Plus, more breaking headlines and a preview of next week’s biggest cases.

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CC Conversations Series: Hidden True Crime - How Lauren and Dr. John Matthias Took a Chance on Each Other to Build a Life and Podcast Dec 31, 2024

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Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Lauren and Dr. John Matthias, the duo behind the hit podcast and YouTube channel Hidden True Crime.

Lauren, a journalist and former news anchor, and Dr. John, a forensic psychologist, discuss how their shared fascination with the mysteries of true crime brought them together—from their first conversation discussing a grisly murder to their marriage and eventual decision to launch Hidden True Crime.

They discuss their unique approach to storytelling, combining psychological insights with investigative depth, and how the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow case inspired them to start their podcast during the pandemic. Lauren and Dr. John reflect on the evolution of their work, their connection with their audience, and their plans for the future.

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Holiday News Brief: Blake Lively Smear Campaign Exposed, Luigi Mangione Cries Foul, Alec Baldwin Prosecutor Calls It Quits and More! Dec 27, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special holiday News Brief episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including:

- Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and a subsequent effort to “destroy” her reputation in a newly filed legal complaint.

- Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial.

- The effort to prosecute Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021 ended on Monday when the special prosecutor withdrew her appeal of the judge’s decision to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter charge during the actor’s trial.

Plus, the latest in the Alexander brothers sex trafficking case, a new sentencing date for two defendants in the Pike County massacre case, and a judge’s refusal to allow Ethan Crumbley, a Michigan school shooter, to withdraw his guilty plea.
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CC Conversations Series: Ian Runkle - How an Unexpected Leap Into YouTube Changed Everything Dec 24, 2024

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Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Ian Runkle, a criminal defense and firearms lawyer from Alberta, Canada, and the creator of the popular YouTube channel Runkle of the Bailey.

Ian shares with Josh the evolution of his legal career, his ambitions for the future, and the inspiration behind his YouTube channel. He also dives into how he got started in competitive shooting and the passion that keeps him pursuing it.
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Ep 43: Luigi Mangione Extradited on M*rder Charges, Miami's Anderson Brothers Jailed, Jay-Z Accuser Admits “Mistakes” and More! Dec 20, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the brazen assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, waives extradition to return to New York to face additional charges.

- Legal troubles continue to escalate for Tal and Oren Alexander, high-profile real estate moguls, and their brother, Alon, accused in a sprawling federal sex trafficking scheme.

- The unnamed woman who brought sexual assault claims against rap icon Jay-Z, admits to some “mistakes” in her allegations.

This week’s roundup also covers several major cases making headlines, including Rex Heuermann charged with a seventh victim; Nima Momeni found guilty in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee; a two-day preliminary hearing in the case of murdered Kansas mothers Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley; lawyers for Alex Murdaugh appeal his murder convictions for killing his wife and son; James Craig gets his third set of attorneys in less than two years; and modifications made to the bond conditions of Brad Simpson.

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CC Conversations Series: Joseph Scott Morgan - The Impact of a Life Spent Investigating Death Dec 17, 2024

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Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Joseph Scott Morgan, the Distinguished Scholar of Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University, host of the Body Bags podcast, and one of the nation’s most experienced death investigators.

Joseph shares his fascinating career journey, from being one of the youngest coroner investigators in the country to becoming a Senior Investigator in Atlanta, where he helped establish national guidelines for medicolegal death investigators. He reflects on his transition to teaching forensic science at the college level, his experiences in high-profile media commentary, and the creation of his podcast, Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan, which is now in development as a television series.
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Ep 42: Luigi Mangione Captured & Fights Extradition, Jay-Z Under Fire, Daniel Penny Speaks to the Media and More! Dec 13, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- After a days-long manhunt, Luigi Mangione, the man authorities now believe responsible for the brazen assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is fighting his extradition back to New York.
- Grammy award winning rapper, producer and music mogul Jay-Z has been slapped with a lawsuit alleging he assaulted a 13-year-old girl along with embattled fellow rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

- Daniel Penny, the military veteran accused in the death of Jordan Neely, a volatile, mentally ill man on a New York subway, has been acquitted and speaks to the media for the first time.

This week’s roundup also covers several major cases making headlines, a judge’s approval for Lori Vallow, the so-called "Doomsday Mom," to represent herself at trial; a hearing in Karen Read’s case; updates on the disappearance of Suzanne Simpson as her husband, Brad, faces murder charges; obstruction charges against Ryan Borgwardt for faking his own death; and the arrest of two prominent luxury real estate brokers and their brother on sex trafficking charges.

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CC Conversations Series: Andrea Burkhart - A True Fighter, Both In and Out of the Courtroom Dec 10, 2024

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Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter interviews Andrea Burkhart, a seasoned criminal defense attorney and YouTuber who has brought her nearly two decades of legal experience to the world of true crime commentary.

Andrea shares her journey from practicing law in Washington State to starting her YouTube channel, where she analyzes high-profile cases. As an experienced trial and appellate litigator, Andrea’s unique perspective sheds light on the complexities of the legal system and the stories behind the headlines.
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Ep 42: Daniel Penny: Hero or Villain?, YSL Trial Reaches Conclusion, Melody Farris Shocking Statement, Sarah Boone Gets Life and More! Dec 06, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- Deliberations are underway in the highly anticipated trial of Daniel Penny, a military veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man, during an erratic subway encounter in New York City.

- After nearly two years since jury selection began and a year of tumultuous proceedings, the longest-running criminal trial in Georgia history has reached its conclusion. Deamonte Kendrick, known as rapper Yak Gotti, was acquitted on all charges, while Shannon Stillwell was convicted solely of gun possession.

- Melody Farris, the wife of a prominent Atlanta attorney, received a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for murdering her husband and burning his body. During her sentencing, Farris used her final moments in court to shift blame onto her son.

This week’s roundup also covers several major cases making headlines: including sentencing hearings for so-called ‘Suitcase Killer,’ Sarah Boone; South Carolina woman Jamie Lee Komoroski, driver in the DUI crash that killed a bride on her wedding night; and Ashley Benefield in the ‘Black Swan’ murder case. Additionally, I cover the latest updates in the Karen Read case, a trial date set for Brian Walshe, and Jennifer Crumbley’s motion for acquittal and a new trial.

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CC Conversations Series: Natalie Lawyer Chick - A Channel Driven by a Lifelong Passion for Justice Dec 03, 2024

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Welcome to Courtroom Confidential Conversations! In this episode, Joshua Ritter sits down with Natalie Whittingham Burrell, a criminal defense lawyer and public defender who has made her mark in the true crime world with her YouTube channel, Natalie Lawyer Chick!

Natalie reflects on her path to becoming a lawyer, the inspiration behind her work in the public defender’s office, and how her passion for justice has only strengthened throughout her career.

Learn about what inspired her to revive an old YouTube channel—once focused on beauty content—and transform it into a platform where she dissects high-profile cases with clarity and precision, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the stories dominating the headlines.
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