Trump’s making waves by calling for massive demonstrations if he’s indicted. So “Make America Great Again” may be replaced with BLM’s slogan, “No justice, no peace.” And, Trump isn’t the only disgraced politician who’s planning a comeback: Andrew Cuomo may run for New York Attorney General.
It’s not man bites dog, but it’s close: Mike Pence says Trump was flat wrong to push for an election re-do on January 6. Sarah Palin’s defamation case against the New York Times goes to trial. And, another year, another Michael Avenatti conviction.
President Biden has a supreme court vacancy to fill, and he’s promised to appoint a black woman. So, is VP Kamala Harris on the short list? Moving her to the court would give Biden a chance to pick someone who might be more popular as a VP on the 2024 ticket, or as a possible presidential candidate.
It’s a first – a felony prosecution against the driver of a Tesla with the famous “autopilot” feature. Will you be next? And, if Britney Spears is right about her dad’s financial shenanigans, Mr. Spears may be sharing a cell with the Tesla driver.
California’s Governor Newsom rejects the parole board’s recommendation of freedom for Robert Kennedy’s killer Sirhan Sirhan. But did he do it cuz Newsom is SUCH a fan of RFK and if so – is that right? And, should a collegiate trans swimmer compare herself to Jackie Robinson?
Prosecutors won a hard-fought conviction against Jeffrey Epstein’s friend Ghislaine Maxwell – but the win’s in jeopardy, as it appears two jurors lied on their questionnaires about whether they’d been victims of sex abuse themselves. And, the Nirvana “naked baby photo” lawsuit hits a snag.
Ghislaine Maxwell gets bad news from the jury – but can she bargain for a lower sentence by giving authorities some VERY bad news for some of Jeffrey Epstein’s high-profile friends? An airborne Karen slaps and spits on an 80-year-old fellow passenger. Should she be grounded for life?
We celebrate year-end with a special edition of the podcast -- a half-hour of Connor guessing the outcome of the most bizarre lawsuits to ever clutter America’s legal system – like the kidnapper who sued his victims for breaking the promise never to tell the police.
A hearing was held on Harvey Weinstein’s appeal of his rape conviction, and he may be set free. The justices said the trial judge was guilty of “overkill” by letting so many alleged victims testify. Plus, California’s Governor wants folks to be able to sue gun makers – borrowing a page from the Texas anti-abortion law.
The Jussie Smollett jury renders a quick verdict: guilty. But will he see any time behind bars? And, the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial is headed for a verdict soon – will hers be the third straight high-profile case to end with a guilty verdict?
It’s a unicorn – prosecution of parents for a child’s gun crime – but it’s happening in Michigan. And, the Supreme Court’s oral argument in the Mississippi abortion case is in the books – do we know the fate of Roe versus Wade?
The high court looks at a Mississippi law that shreds Roe v. Wade. Is the conservative majority poised to toss the precedent overboard? And, are mega-verdicts against Big Pharma the right response to the opiod overdose crisis, when the drugs are legal, and doctors make prescription decisions?
So the predictions of a baby-splitting Rittenhouse verdict were all wrong. What’s next? Will the feds go after him on new charges? Will he sue media outlets for defamation?
Britney Spears finally gets her wish – no more conservatorship, no more chats with shrinks – but complete freedom is still elusive. And, the Kyle Rittenhouse murder case goes to the jury.
The Supreme Court may be on the brink of ruling that the Second Amendment not only protects the right to have a gun at home, it lets you carry concealed weapons in public! We seize on Donald Trump’s reaction to Colin Powell’s death to put the ex-president on the couch – and we have a formal psychiatric diagnosis!
The Supreme Court is diving headfirst into the abortion controversy – oral arguments in November and December on the legality of Texas and Mississippi restrictions may give a preview of next year’s rulings, that could decide not only abortion rights, but the outcome of the midterm elections.
Former Trump-Whisperer Steve Bannon is defying a Congressional subpoena, seeking his take on the January 6 riot. Will he go to jail if he continues to clam up? And, should bystanders to crimes go to jail for not reporting what they see?
California’s had an assisted suicide law for five years, but a new law has made it easier for folks to self-administer lethal medication. Plus, if you settle a lawsuit is it legal to agree to destroy evidence that might be sought in other cases?
Justice Kavanaugh was home with the COVID, but his pals kicked off the new Supreme Court term – with abortion, guns and affirmative action on the docket, they’re gonna be rock stars!
The world watches as Britney Spears takes a big step toward freedom, and John Hinckley learns he’ll soon be free of restrictions – hopefully no Jodie Foster visits are planned. But R. Kelly loses his freedom – he could get life behind bars for sex trafficking.
The nation was obsessed with Gabrielle Petito’s disappearance. But some say that shows America’s a racist country – that we ignore crimes involving women of color. The Elizabeth Holmes trial continues, with a new cast of characters: Her supporters, calling themselves “Holmies,” proclaim her innocence.
Bob Woodward makes waves again – his new Trump book raises the provocative question, did Joint Chiefs Chair Milley commit treason when he chatted with the Chinese Communists? Plus, will Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes go to prison? And, will convicted killer Robert Durst get the death penalty?
The President wants every federal employee and all workers at big companies to get their shots. But, can a single federal judge derail the program by issuing an injunction? And, can Biden’s Department of Justice derail the Texas anti-abortion law?
Does the Supreme Court’s refusal to strike down a Texas anti-abortion law mean Roe v. Wade is about to be legal history? And, are anti-loitering laws just an excuse to hassle sex workers? Some California lawmakers want to get rid of the loitering regulations.
Robert Kennedy’s assassin Sirhan Sirhan, on his 16th try, has been given parole! Will California’s governor go along with the decision? Should Scott Peterson get a new trial? And is a Nirvana album cover child porn?
As the Delta variant gains steam and official approval of vaccines is looming, are we looking at a universal vaccine mandate? And, should crime victims be able to sue the cops when law enforcement fails to combat crime?
The President wants doctors to be forced to perform sex change operations, even if they’ve really rather not. Is he right? And, with California Governor Gavin Newsom on the ropes in the upcoming recall election, some say the recall system should be scrapped as unconstitutional
Is Governor Cuomo toast? The tsunami of sex harassment evidence grows, but he’s hunkering down. The Britney Spears conservatorship battle heats up – her new pit bull lawyer says release her, but her conservator says, maybe she needs to be locked up.
The President is pushing vaccines hard – should we require jurors hearing trials to be vaccinated? And while we’re at it, how about administering lie detector and IQ tests to the prospects?
What happens when voters want death row inmates executed, but politicians don’t? And, should candidates have to produce their tax returns? How about their medical records? Their diaries?
