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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 ruled the death a suicide. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the evidence and key trial expectations alongside Law&Crime correspondent Sierra Gillespie, reporting from outside the courthouse.
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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 and what lies ahead for the case.
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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.
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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 Lucich.
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“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, is an attempt to get his attention and money. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the allegations, Peters’ response and what happens next in the legal process with celebrity criminal defense attorney Bradford Cohen.
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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 how this shocking case unfolded.
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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 breaks down the surprise court decision and what it really means with litigator Rich Schoenstein.
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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&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the evidence and potential legal ramifications alongside former Florida State Attorney Dave Aronberg.
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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—including potential murder or mandatory minimum charges—for dealers whose drugs cause fatal overdoses. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the developing investigation with forensic chemist Bethany Pridgen, who explains what is really inside these illicit street pills and why so many are deadly.
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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' involvement. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down what led to this bombshell verdict and what lies ahead for the artist with LA Magazine reporter Taylor Parise.
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