Thank you all for supporting us and we're so excited to present this 50th episode of Cup of Justice!!! True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone's favorite attoryney Eric Bland — discuss Grand Jury leaks in the Stephan Smith case and what they might mean. Also on the show, the U.S. Attorney’s Office hits back at Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin’s dastardly plan surrounding Alex Murdaugh’s assets; and “Where in the world is Cory Fleming?” becomes “What could Cory’s mysterious ...
Oct 10, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Alex Murdaugh’s co-conspirator Russell Laffitte — the small-town banker who said he asked no questions about Alex’s scheme and who allowed Alex to use and abuse his family’s bank — has finally turned himself in to serve his seven-year federal prison sentence. Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about what life will be like for Russell at what is basically a “bougee prison” for men who steal large amounts of money and defraud taxpayers. Also on the show the Good Guys subpoena...
Oct 03, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Well, things keep getting crazier and crazier in the 'Land of No Consequences'. Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland discuss what happened at Alex Murdaugh’s federal plea hearing and how it’s just one step in a much larger plan. Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin seem to have one goal right now and that’s to get Alex moved to federal prison. There’s one person standing in their way: Judge Clifton Newman. On today’s episode we get into Alex’s federal plea hearing and how it’s just one ...
Sep 26, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — unpack the seven hours in hearings that were held last week for South Carolina’s “Unholy Trinity” Alex Murdaugh, Cory Fleming and Russell Laffitte. Judge Clifton Newman and S.C. Prosecutor Creighton Waters show the federal government that they’re not playing games. Plus will Alex go through with his plan to plead guilty in front of U.S. District Court Judge Richard Gergel now that he has a state trial date? Cory Fleming was sentenced to 10 year...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin have gone even lower in their quest to get convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh a new trial. This time by blowing up the career of Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. True Sunlight Podcast Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — discuss whether the accusations against Becky amount to jury-tampering, as well as the chances that one of Dick and Jim’s strategies might actually work. On today’s episode we break down Dick Harpootlian’s and Jim...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland have a field day unpacking all the nonsense from The Fall of the House of Murdaugh, Fox Nation’s three-part series told from Alex Murdaugh’s and Buster Murdaugh’s perspectives. From Buster’s claims about worrying the “real killers” are still out there to Alex’s jailhouse diary to straight-up lies about what happened the night of the boat crash, the docu-series is yet another horrible idea from lawyers Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, who can’t s...
Sep 05, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Just when all hope seemed to be lost on the justice front, South Carolina prosecutor Creighton Waters comes to the rescue by NOT holding back in telling the Court how former attorney Cory Fleming helped his best friend, Alex Murdaugh, steal money. Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — break down what happened in the courtroom during Cory’s guilty plea last week, including how the mood shifted considerably when it became clear that Creighton wasn’t going to let Cory off the hook. Pl...
Aug 29, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland consider whether more prison time will be seen as a “tar and feathering” for Alex Murdaugh co-conspirator Cory Fleming and what juicy new information might come out of a trial. Mid-episode, the three get some BREAKING NEWS that Cory’s reckoning might be coming sooner rather than later. Plus, a discussion on whether any money will be left for Alex Murdaugh’s victims and a look at the disturbing police raid of a newspaper in Kansas. And at the end,...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Former attorney Cory Fleming will serve 46 months in federal prison and pay $102,221 in restitution for his involvement in the scheme to steal millions from the Satterfield family. Moments after Judge Richard Gergel announced his sentence on August 15, Fleming voluntarily surrendered and was escorted out of the U.S. District Court in Charleston by U.S. Marshals. He requested to serve his time at FCI Jesup–a medium security prison in Georgia. It has not been decided where he will be sent. Co-host...
Aug 16, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell along with everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — share their thoughts on why Russell Laffitte got off easy at his federal sentencing hearing. Also on the episode, will Cory Fleming get any time at all? The Satterfield family’s battle for justice against the spiteful filings of Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin. And why the court reporting system needs to change now. Premium Members, get to hear from EB about some recourses if you're a party to SLAPP lawsuits, and how...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In episode 40, Mandy, Liz and Eric met up this weekend at Beech Mountain Resort in North Carolina to see Sheryl Crow perform at the Beech Mountain Music Festival. On Tuesday, Liz, Eric and Mandy are meeting back up in Charleston for Russell Laffitte’s sentencing showdown. If all goes according to plan, Liz and Mandy will be live-tweeting from the federal courthouse. On today’s episode we talk about the drama leading up to the hearing. We also discuss Cory Fleming’s upcoming sentencing on his sin...
Aug 01, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In episode 39, Mandy, Liz and Eric discuss the $500K judgment against Karen Yax (aka “The Critical Kay) in federal court, what it might mean for the future of online harassment and whether the plaintiff (Rae Andreacchio) will actually be able to collect. Also on today’s show, Russell Laffitte will be … networking in prison? We talk about what might happen on August 1st when Russell is sentenced in federal court. Exclusive only for Premium Members, Eric reviews best strategies to deploy if you re...
Jul 25, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In today’s episode True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland are back! It was another eventful week in the unpredictable world of South Carolina crime and corruption. Mandy, Liz and Eric discuss the latest in the now-dropped defamation case against Mandy and what they think needs to happen next. Plus Eric talks about the shocking news involving the death of his friend Greg Leon, who was convicted of murder just a week earlier. They also discuss...
Jul 18, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In today’s episode True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland are back! After an eventful week “off”, they share some great news. Finally, there’s been a victory against the online trolls and a connected lawsuit that's been plaguing our headspace for over a year now. It's time to face these threats head-on. Plus Eric talks about his personal connections to a man recently convicted of murder in South Carolina. And the team talks about the Free Ti...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In today’s episode True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — discuss a strange (and dangerous) Tik Tok about a possible person of interest “on the run” in the Stephen Smith case. They also talk about the ongoing fight for justice in the Grant Solomon case in Tennessee, media’s role in challenging the system, the latest in the Bowen Turner case and why it’s important for victims to keep making noise. For enhanced episodes with additional conte...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In today’s episode, True Sunlight Co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland talk about Judge Carmen Mullen’s misguided recognition from the Innocence Project, whether inmate calls should be released to the public, misinformation in the Stephen Smith case and the latest updates in the investigation into his death. Eric, Liz and Mandy also talk about the issue of inmate privacy and whether releasing inmate calls represent an infringement of people’s rights and...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 35
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — unpack the latest developments in the many cases connected to South Carolina’s No. 1 Serial Criminal Alex Murdaugh. On today’s show, the three discuss Peacock’s latest hit “Based on a True Story”; the reaction to Bland Richter’s fiery response in the Satterfield case; and the significance of a profile highlighting the mystery of Buster Murdaugh. On today’s episode, Liz, Eric and I discuss Peacock’s ne...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
True Sunlight co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell— and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — talk about the latest fraud in the Lowcountry, what Al Capone has to do with the Murdaugh case and the very big punch Eric and his law partner are planning to lob back at Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys, Dick Harpootlian and JIm Griffin. On today’s episode, we started out by talking about a Beaufort woman who allegedly used Sandy Smith and her efforts to get answers about Stephen’s death as a way to defraud...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 33
It’s been another week full of twists and turns in the Alex Murdaugh story. With each new development in this case, we’re getting to see the inner workings of the justice system and how it just simply works better for certain people. The first plea deal has been struck in Alex Murdaugh’s web of crime and corruption. Former attorney Cory Fleming, who was Murdaugh’s best friend — and godfather to Buster Murdaugh — has agreed to cooperate with the federal government and provide information in excha...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin are at it again! Murdaugh Murders Podcast hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — talk about the latest nonsense from Alex Murdaugh’s camp and why the South Carolina Supreme Court seems to be allowing his attorneys to use the court system to exact personal revenge against Eric and the Satterfield family. But is something else happening here too? Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twit...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Mandy Matney, Eric Bland and Liz Farrell talk about lessons learned at the recent victims’ rally in Columbia, South Carolina; the latest ruling against Alex Murdaugh and his attempts to take money away from victims; and the problems with legislator-attorneys. In today's episode we dive deeper into a topic that’s always on our mind: Victims' rights. And not just victims’ rights but how our Justice system treats victims across the board. Which is not good. Over the past few years, we've heard stor...
May 15, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Even from prison, convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh manages to further traumatize his victims. This time it’s the Satterfield family. On today’s episode of Cup of Justice we talk about one of the most upsetting things to have happened since Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in March. Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — discuss Murdaugh’s admission that he lied about how Gloria Satterfield died and what that means, and wh...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 29
If there’s one thing we’ve all learned over the past two weeks it’s that South Carolina’s justice system is nowhere near fixed. Far too often, it seems like those in positions of power are choosing to do what’s good for them individually over what’s good for public safety. This is a theme that we noticed long before the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and it’s a topic we will continue to tackle as we look to shine massive amounts of light into the darkest corners of this country, right where...
May 01, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Happy Monday, y’all! We have always talked about the Murdaugh case in terms of “Monsters” being around every corner — meaning, that back when Liz and Mandy started reporting this case in 2019, it seemed like every new bit of information led to a monster. Another rabbit hole to go down. This week we were reminded that those monsters don’t just exist in the Murdaugh world. This week, we couldn’t wait to talk about the Jeroid Price case. Price — a convicted murderer and alleged "godfather" of the S...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
As the spotlight continues to shine brightly on the Stephen Smith case, some people in Hampton County are feeling the pressure. Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and everyone’s favorite attorney, Eric Bland — talk about the latest interlopers in the Smith case, what’s happening in Alex Murdaugh’s and Russell Laffitte’s cases and a mysterious call from Randy Murdaugh’s people. We all want to drink from the same Cup Of Justice — and it starts with learning about our ...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Co-hosts Mandy, Liz and Eric are joined by a very special guest (and longtime listener of MMP and CoJ) … Sheryl Crow!! The Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter shares her thoughts on the Murdaugh case, getting justice for Stephen Smith and what she hopes the future will look like for the next generation as more people speak up against the injustices in their lives. Sheryl is not only a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, she’s a big fan of fighting for what’s right and, much to our...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Happy Monday, y’all. We have some really good news to share with you today. On Friday, the body of Stephen Smith was exhumed and taken to Florida for a second autopsy. His mother, Sandy, waited nearly eight years for this moment to come. It was a very emotional day but also a peaceful one. Sandy could feel the love and knew her boy was in good hands. We want to again thank all of you who donated to Sandy’s GoFundMe. You helped make this happen and I feel confident that we are now well on our way...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Well, y’all, this was a BIG week. Right after our last Cup of Justice episode was published, Eric’s law firm Bland Richter announced they will be representing Sandy Smith in her mission to finally get answers about Stephen’s death. Within a day of announcing this partnership, SLED chief Mark Keel called Eric and told him that his agency believes that Stephen was NOT hit by a car but rather was murdered and that SLED is devoting more resources to finding out who killed Stephen. I cannot express h...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In BREAKING NEWS - Eric Bland and Ronnie Richter have been retained by Sandy Smith to help her get Justice for Stephen. Mandy joins Sandy and Eric in a press Conference today, Monday March 20th at 8:30am on the Bland Richter Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/blandrichter Now that Alex Murdaugh will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders of Maggie and Paul, it’s time to put the focus on getting answers in the Stephen Smith case. For almost eight years, Sandy Smith has fou...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
One week after Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life for killing his wife and son, Murdaugh Murders Podcast co-hosts Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — and everyone’s favorite attorney Eric Bland — take a look at the questions surrounding a juror’s connections to a witness, the problems with the judicial selection process in South Carolina and the need for reform and Russell Laffitte’s overdue bills. It’s been over a week since Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for killing his ...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 21
