COMING MARCH 24 - When Luigi Mangione was arrested for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, it sent shockwaves across the country, but the aftermath was even more unsettling. While mainstream media condemned the act as a brutal murder, a very different narrative was taking shape online—one that questioned the true villains in this story. Was the alleged shooter a violent extremist, or had he become an unwitting symbol of something much larger? Hosted by Law&Crime's Jesse We...
Mar 11, 2025•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast A Missouri toddler, just a few months away from his second birthday, died of dehydration, after his mother allegedly didn’t feed him for more than 30 hours. Alyssa Wehmeyer is facing a charge of child abuse or neglect resulting in death. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Josh Corman about the disturbing case. Binge all episodes of SCAM FACTORY early and ad-free on Wondery+ by clicking our link https://Wondery.fm/LC-ScamFactory HOST: Jesse Webe...
Mar 10, 2025•16 min•Ep 903•Transcript available on Metacast Tanna Rae Wroblewski was less than four months old when her parents, Matthew and Alyssa Wroblewski, brought her along on a boating trip at Lake Havasu in Arizona. As the temperature soared to nearly 120 degrees, Tanna Rae was found in distress and rushed to a hospital where she died. Now the district attorney’s office is considering whether to charge the Wroblewskis. Law & Crime’s Jesse Weber gets insight from Arizona criminal defense attorney Aaron Reed on what might happen next. PLEASE SUP...
Mar 09, 2025•21 min•Ep 902•Transcript available on Metacast Federal prosecutors say Stephen Leedy, a hospice doctor in Florida, targeted children through online chats and video calls. Authorities say they have proof that Leedy demanded that the child victims do sexually explicit acts, as well as harm themselves, for his gratification. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on the heinous charges Leedy faces, as well as the reasoning behind the court’s decision to deny him bond. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Remove your personal information from the web at ht...
Mar 08, 2025•23 min•Ep 901•Transcript available on Metacast Abdul Aziz Khan's case, featured on an episode of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix, may finally have a happy ending. The boy was kidnapped when he was 7-years-old. But after years on the run, deputies in Colorado found him during a routine call. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber spoke with Douglas County, Colorado Sheriff Darren Weekly about the incredible conclusion, as well Kyle Crone, the man whose call to 911 got the ball rolling. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data p...
Mar 07, 2025•25 min•Ep 900•Transcript available on Metacast John Doyle, a chiropractor with a family-oriented clinic in New York, as well as his wife Danielle Scofield, have been charged with possessing and promoting child sexual abuse material. When the prosecutor described some of the images allegedly found on Boyle’s phone, the judge asked her not to continue. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber reacts to the horrific allegations with criminal defense attorney Adam Konta. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUC...
Mar 06, 2025•25 min•Ep 899•Transcript available on Metacast Karen Friedman Agnifilo, defense attorney for Luigi Mangione, says her client’s constitutional rights were violated when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania in December. Authorities say Mangione fled to Pennsylvania after killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the implications of Mangione’s filing with Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Matt Mangino. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get an exclusive 15% ...
Mar 05, 2025•24 min•Ep 898•Transcript available on Metacast A former Nashville police officer will soon go to court on charges of official misconduct, after he allegedly appeared in a racy OnlyFans skit while on duty and in full uniform. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with the content creator, Jordin, about what’s happened since the story went viral. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, v...
Mar 04, 2025•26 min•Ep 897•Transcript available on Metacast Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan touched down on American soil last week after being released from house arrest in Romania. The brothers face a slew of charges following allegations of sex crimes, human trafficking, and assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the case criminal defense attorney Rebecca Brodey. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 40% off your first order with Trade at https://drinktrade.com/sidebar HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordw...
Mar 03, 2025•29 min•Ep 896•Transcript available on Metacast Ohio teenager Blake Linkous will soon go on trial in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area for allegedly strangling his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Natalie Martin, to death during a beach vacation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into the chilling case and the circumstances surrounding the young woman’s death with criminal defense attorney Tyler Bailey. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code sidebar at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to h...
Mar 01, 2025•20 min•Ep 895•Transcript available on Metacast Chad Franke, the eldest son of former family vlogger and convicted child abuser Ruby Franke is opening up about his experience growing up in the family’s Utah home as their fame grew bigger and bigger. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober about a new documentary on the horrific abuse that led to Franke’s arrest and imprisonment. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every...
Feb 28, 2025•24 min•Ep 894•Transcript available on Metacast Former Indiana teacher Brittany Fortinberry, who was already facing charges for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to male students on Instagram, is now accused of using drugs to coerce teenage boys into having sex with her. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at two shockingly graphic affidavits filed by a detective with Indiana trial attorney Ashley Hadler. Fill out our 5 question brand survey at https://lawandcrime.com/survey for your chance to win a FREE Law&Crime t-shi...
Feb 27, 2025•31 min•Ep 893•Transcript available on Metacast South Carolina pastor John Paul Miller and his father Reginald are facing a lawsuit from a woman who says JP raped her when she was 15. She claims when she encountered him years later, he assaulted her again. The legal complaint comes as Miller himself filed more than a dozen lawsuits against people who protested outside his church following his wife Mica Miller’s death. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Mica Miller’s family attorney Regina Ward about the latest allegations. PLEASE SUPPORT ...
Feb 26, 2025•40 min•Ep 892•Transcript available on Metacast Two of Ruby Franke’s daughters released statements about their childhood experiences as YouTube stars, as they showed support for a Utah bill that would regulate earnings from content creation. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses their comments with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved one have suffered physical or mental health issues due to video games, visit https://vgclaims.com/Sidebar to answer less than 10 questions and check your eligibility to ...
Feb 25, 2025•28 min•Ep 891•Transcript available on Metacast Toni Cole, a 29-year-old prison officer in the UK, has reportedly admitted that she shared more than 4-thousand “inappropriate” texts and calls with a 28-year-old male inmate at HMP Five Wells prison. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with prison consultant Justin Paperny about the apparent increase of female jailers engaging in misconduct with male inmates. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 40% off your first order with Trade at https://drinktrade.com/sidebar HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter...
Feb 24, 2025•26 min•Ep 890•Transcript available on Metacast UK investigators say when a pregnant woman, 31-year-old Kirsty Allen, found out that her boyfriend had been cheating on her with 22-year-old Georgia Caldeira, she confronted the other woman in a pub and hit her in the face with a claw hammer. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the details of the bizarre case with criminal defense attorney Anthony Osso. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to https://ww.hometitlelock.com/sidebar and use promo code SIDEBAR250 to get a FREE title history rep...
Feb 23, 2025•23 min•Ep 889•Transcript available on Metacast As Sean “Diddy” Combs and fellow entertainment mogul Jay-Z celebrate the dismissal of one civil case, Combs is facing a litany of new litigation. A newly filed lawsuit accuses Combs of bringing young sex trafficking victims to a warehouse party in 2020, where they were all allegedly raped by the male guests. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber examines the latest filing. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Morgan and Morgan is the official law firm partner of the UFC, and are giving away two tickets to UFC 313 in ...
Feb 22, 2025•23 min•Ep 888•Transcript available on Metacast Following allegations of inappropriate behavior on the set of the film “It Ends with Us,” Blake Lively wanted Justin Baldoni to bring in an “intimacy coordinator” to make sure everything was being done above board. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with intimacy coordinator Mia Schachter of Consent Wizardry about what the consultants do behind the scenes. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on you...
Feb 21, 2025•39 min•Ep 887•Transcript available on Metacast Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander, once titans of luxury real estate, are now facing an explosive wave of accusations that could destroy everything they've built. Eleven new lawsuits have emerged this week, adding to a growing list of shocking claims like sexual assault, drugging, and exploitation. With their futures hanging in the balance, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the jaw-dropping details of these new legal battles. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Remove your personal information from the we...
Feb 20, 2025•33 min•Ep 886•Transcript available on Metacast Mom-of-three Kouri Richins, who wrote a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, will soon face a judge and jury for allegedly killing him. But as her trial date quickly approaches, her defense is now accusing the case’s lead detective of perjury. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at the latest court filings. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to https://surfshark.com/altsidebar and get Alternative Number + 4 extra months of Surfshark HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/je...
Feb 19, 2025•23 min•Ep 885•Transcript available on Metacast Actress Blake Lively wants to begin gathering additional evidence in her lawsuit against “It Ends with Us” co-star and director Justin Baldoni, but his legal team says her demands are excessive and possibly a “ploy” to intimidate Baldoni. The two are facing off in dueling lawsuits, each accusing the other of harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the latest legal filings. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check...
Feb 18, 2025•27 min•Ep 884•Transcript available on Metacast The jury in the Los Angeles trial of Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, will decide whether the rapper is guilty of assault for allegedly firing a gun at former friend and rap collective member A$AP Relli. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has a look at some of the most impactful moments from days of testimony. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: PDS Debt is offering a free debt analysis. Make this the year you take control of your debt. It only takes thirty seconds. Get yours at https://PDSDebt.com/sideb...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep 883•Transcript available on Metacast Lindsay Shiver has once again been released on bail in the Bahamas after a judge ruled she violated her original bond conditions. Shiver is accused of sending photos of her estranged husband Robert to her apparent lover, Terrance Bethel, along with the message “kill him.” Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the latest updates with criminal defense attorney Michael Gottlieb. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Remove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/sidebar and use code S...
Feb 14, 2025•21 min•Ep 882•Transcript available on Metacast A newly-released documentary, “Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy,” is causing a stir in pop culture and legal circles. Sean “Diddy” Combs and his lawyers have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the production company and broadcasters behind the film, claiming it contains rampant lies and defamatory statements. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber combs through the lawsuit. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on...
Feb 13, 2025•29 min•Ep 881•Transcript available on Metacast Representatives for Jack Bruce say he experienced his first major seizure while driving in Hercules, California last year. Despite acknowledging that Bruce may still be experiencing a seizure or its after effects, police officers pulled Bruce from the car and tased him for allegedly resisting. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber reviews the police bodycam and lawsuit with Bruce’s attorney David Fiol. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve lost loved ones, your home, business or property because of the Los A...
Feb 12, 2025•26 min•Ep 880•Transcript available on Metacast One of the latest lawsuits filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York alleges that the music mogul raped a 17-year-old boy in a private back room of a nightclub in 2012. John Doe claims he was surrounded by Combs’ entourage, including male and female sex workers and strippers, who were drinking heavily and using drugs. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the very latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every...
Feb 11, 2025•24 min•Ep 879•Transcript available on Metacast Henry Tenon entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder in the death of Jared Bridegan, a Microsoft executive who was gunned down in 2022. Police believe Bridegan’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, and her new husband, Mario Fernandez-Saldana, paid Tenon to kill Bridegan. But now Tenon’s plea might be in question. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Remove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/sidebar and use code Sidebar for 20% off! Delet...
Feb 10, 2025•18 min•Ep 878•Transcript available on Metacast The prosecution's star witness in their case against rapper A$AP Rocky is Terrell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli. He claims Rocky fired a gun at him in 2021. But the fellow rapper has had a hard time keeping his cool at times on the stand. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the most dramatic moments. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twi...
Feb 09, 2025•32 min•Ep 875•Transcript available on Metacast Another John Doe has come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual abuse. The latest lawsuit, filed on behalf of a male dancer, accuses the music mogul of sex trafficking him for five years. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber combed through the latest legal filings. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved one have suffered physical or mental health issues due to video games, visit https://vgclaims.com/Sidebar to answer less than 10 questions and check your eligibility to file a claim! HOST: Je...
Feb 09, 2025•28 min•Ep 877•Transcript available on Metacast A Georgia grand jury recently indicted Morgan Alyson Creel after the death of her infant son. Creel told authorities she was trying to warm up the baby with a hair dryer, but accidentally fell asleep with it still turned on next to the child. Prosecutors say Creel was high at the time. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with Dave Aronberg, former state attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, about the tragic case. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you or a loved one have suffered physical or mental he...
Feb 08, 2025•21 min•Ep 876•Transcript available on Metacast 
