Courtroom Confidential

Courtroom Confidential, hosted by Joshua Ritter, is your weekly rendezvous with the latest updates in headline-making criminal cases nationwide. With his background as a former L.A. County prosecutor now practicing as a criminal defense attorney, Joshua brings a unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch to the table. Join Joshua every Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.

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

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 ...

Apr 15, 2024•20 min•Ep. 4

Ep 3: Alec Baldwin Waves a Gun on Set, a Judge Gets Kicked Off the Bench & More

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following true crime updates: • #JoseIbarra arrested in the brutal murder of Georgia nursing student #LakenRiley . • Behind-the-scenes clips of #AlecBaldwin ’s film #Rust were shown in court this week during armorer #HannahGutierrezReed ’s manslaughter trial. • Illinois judge #RobertAdrian who overturned the conviction of a man accused of sexual assault was removed from the bench in a 33-page ruling by the state’...

Apr 15, 2024•19 min•Ep. 3

Ep 2: Tossed Confessions, Videotaped Murders & More

Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I analyze the following updates in headline-making true crime cases from across the country: • #ChadDoerman , Ohio man accused of shooting his three children, asks a judge to toss his confession to the murders, saying his Miranda rights were not read in full and that detectives questioned him for hours without a lawyer present. • South African man #BrianStevenSmith found guilty of 14 charges for the murders of two Alaskan Nati...

Apr 15, 2024•18 min•Ep. 2

Ep 1: Weinstein Appeals, ANOTHER New Attorney for Sarah Boone, & Karen Read in Court

Welcome to the first episode of Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! Today, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: • #HarveyWeinstein 's appeal of his rape conviction in New York, • Florida woman #SarahBoone , accused of zipping her boyfriend inside a suitcase and leaving him there until he died, appointed her EIGHTH new attorney, • and a judge rejecting a joint request from prosecutors and defense attorneys to push back court proceedings for...

Apr 15, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1

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