Courtroom Confidential

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Ep 13: Chad Doerman Claims Insanity, Treadmill Dad Trial Begins, Karen Read Week 2, and More! May 10, 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:

- Testimony continues in the high-profile murder trial of Boston woman Karen Read, who is charged in the murder of Boston police officer John O’Keefe.

- New Jersey father Christopher Gregor is on trial for endangering the welfare of a child and murder in connection to the 2021 death of his six-year-old son, Corey Micciolo. Gregor forced his son to endure running on a treadmill to the point of complete exhaustion, which prosecutors allege ultimately culminated in the boy's murder.

- Ohio man Chad Doerman, charged in the shooting deaths of his three young sons, fights the death penalty by now claiming insanity.

Plus I briefly cover cases that also made headlines this week, including the latest in the trial for ‘Doomsday Prophet’ Chad Daybell, testimony in TikTok star Ali Abulaban’s murder trial and much more, including what’s on the docket for next week.

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Ep 12: Karen Read Trial Week 1, TikTok Double Murder, Harvey Weinstein Retrial, and More! May 03, 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:

- Opening statements and the beginning of witness testimony in the high-profile murder trial of Boston woman Karen Read, who is charged in the murder of Boston police officer John O’Keefe.

- The trial for TikTok star Ali Abulaban, who is facing double murder charges in the death of his wife and another man in San Diego.

Plus, I briefly cover cases that also made headlines this week, including Harvey Weinstein’s retrial set for September and prosecutors no longer pursuing charges against the Arizona rancher accused in the fatal shooting of a migrant, George Alan Kelly, and what’s on the docket for next week.

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Ep 11: Weinstein New Trial, AZ Rancher Hung Jury, Karen Read Jury Picked, and More! Apr 26, 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:

- In a stunning reversal, New York’s highest court handed down a decision yesterday overturning #HarveyWeinstein’s 2020 conviction for sex crimes.

- A mistrial declared in the trial for 75-year-old Arizona rancher #GeorgeAlanKelly. After over 2 full days of deliberations and receiving a “dynamite charge” from the judge, jurors could not come to a unanimous decision.

- A jury has been seated in Boston woman #KarenRead’s long-awaited trial for the murder of her boyfriend, police officer John O’Keefe.

Plus, I briefly cover cases that also made headlines this week, and what’s on the docket for next week.

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Ep 10: Karen Read: Killer or Cover Up! Plus "Doomsday" Daybell, George Alan Kelly and More! Apr 18, 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:

- Jury selection continues in Boston woman #KarenRead’s long-awaited trial for the murder of her boyfriend, police officer John O’Keefe.

- Testimony is underway in so-called “Doomsday Prophet” #ChadDaybell’s triple murder trial. Daybell is charged in the murders of his wife Tammy Daybell and #LoriVallow’s children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan – almost one year after Vallow was convicted in the deaths.

- The fate of 75-year-old Arizona rancher #GeorgeAlanKelly is now in the hands of a jury. Kelly is accused in the shooting death of Mexican citizen, Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea.
Plus, I briefly cover cases that also made headlines this week, and what’s on the docket for next week.

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Ep 9: LAWYER REACTS- Chad Daybell, Karen Read, and Nicolae Miu Apr 15, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
• Trial has officially started for so-called “Doomsday Prophet” #ChadDaybell. The 55-year-old is finally standing trial for the murders of his wife Tammy Daybell and #LoriVallow’s children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan – almost one year after Vallow was convicted in the deaths.
• #KarenRead’s trial for the murder of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, is just days away.
• A jury found #NicolaeMiu guilty on lesser charges in the #AppleRiver stabbing trial.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Overview
00:27 Chad Daybell Trial Begins
06:08 Motions in Karen Read Case
13:03 Nicolae Miu Found Guilty
18:08 Also Making Headlines
19:36 On the Docket

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Ep 8: Chad Daybell Capital Murder Trial Begins, Doerman Pleads Insanity & More Apr 15, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- The beginning of jury selection in the death penalty trial for so-called “Doomsday Prophet” #ChadDaybell. The 55-year-old is finally standing trial for the murders of his wife Tammy Daybell and #LoriVallow’s children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan – almost one year after Vallow was convicted in the deaths.
- #GeorgeAlanKelly, a 75-year-old rancher, is standing trial for fatally shooting a Mexican citizen who was found dead on his nearly 100-acre ranch just outside the U.S.-Mexico border.
- #ChadDoerman, the father accused of killing his three sons in June 2023, has entered two pleas: not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by listening to this podcast.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Overview
00:23 Jury Selection in Chad Daybell Trial
07:47 Arizona Rancher on Trial
12:00 Chad Doerman Pleads Insanity
17:03 Also Making Headlines
18:33 On the Docket

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Ep 7: Diddy’s Homes Raided, Disturbing Evidence of Ruby Franke's Child Abuse Released & More Apr 15, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- DHS raids Sean #Diddy Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami homes as part of a sex trafficking investigation.
- Disturbing evidence released in the child abuse cases of former YouTuber #RubyFranke and her business partner #JodiHildebrandt.
- New charges facing Utah grief author #KouriRichins who is awaiting trial for the poisoning death of her husband.
Follow me on social media, and be sure to watch #FoxNation’s new docuseries “Menendez Brothers: Victims or Villains?” now!
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by listening to this podcast.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Overview
01:18 New Menendez Brothers Docuseries!
02:03 Diddy's Homes Raided by DHS
07:48 Evidence in Ruby Franke's Case Revealed
14:29 Kouri Richins Faces New Charges
19:16 Also Making Headlines
21:17 On the Docket

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Ep 6: Killer Parents, Tossed Confessions, Courtroom Antics & More Apr 15, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- Ohio father #ChadDoerman’s alleged confession in the shooting deaths of his three young sons TOSSED by a judge.
- Two hearings in the #Delphi murders case involving suspect #RichardAllen’s charges, plus arguments from the prosecutor for Allen’s attorneys to be held in contempt.
- Massachusetts woman #KarenRead back in court for another hearing where the defense argued motions for phone records from people they claim helped frame her for murder.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to Courtroom Confidential!
00:26 Chad Doerman’s Alleged Confession Tossed
05:46 Hearings in Delphi Murders Case
11:42 Karen Read Back in Court
17:18 Also Making Headlines…
19:39 On the Docket for Next Week

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Ep 5: Crumbley GUILTY, Texas Man Gets Only 10 Years After Killing Wife on Camera Apr 15, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- Michigan father #JamesCrumbley found guilty on all four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the shooting deaths of four Oxford High School students.
- Massachusetts woman #KarenRead back in court for another hearing where parties argued a motion to dismiss and a motion to disqualify and sanction.
- Texas man #CareyBirmingham sentenced to just 10 years in prison for the murder of his wife and will be up for parole after 5. The all-female jury decided against the maximum sentence of 20 years.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to Courtroom Confidential!
00:27 James Crumbley Found Guilty
06:58 Karen Read Back in Court
14:45 Texas Wife Killer Sentenced to Only 10 Years
21:17 Also Making Headlines…
22:35 On the Docket for Next Week

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Ep 4: Lawyer Hot Takes: "Rust" GUILTY Verdict, What’s Next For Baldwin, Plus More! Apr 15, 2024

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including:
- #Rust armorer #HannahGutierrezReed was found guilty on Wednesday in #NewMexico on involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the death of cinematographer #HalynaHutchins.
- #JamesCrumbley, the father of school shooter #EthanCrumbley, began his trial this week as he faces involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the 2021 #Oxford High School Shooting.
- #Delphi murders suspect #RichardAllen’s attorneys filed a motion for early trial – meaning, the long-awaited murder trial must be set within 70 days, which is much sooner than the October trial date currently set.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome to Courtroom Confidential!
00:25 ‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Found Guilty
08:02 James Crumbley Trial Begins
13:09 Delphi Suspect Richard Allen Early Trial Motion
17:07 Also Making Headlines…
18:33 On the Docket for Next Week

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