Carey Birmingham, 60, will be eligible for parole in Texas in just five years, after he was convicted of shooting his wife multiple times. The victim, Patricia “Rici” Birmingham, was recording on her cell phone when she was killed in 2021. Birmingham says he shot her in the heat of passion after he found out she was unfaithful. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the unique case with Birmingham’s defense team, Anthony Osso and Dan Cogdell. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve ever been injured i...
Mar 17, 2024•13 min•Ep 570•Transcript available on Metacast Preston Lord, 16, died from severe brain injuries in October after allegedly being chased down and attacked by multiple people. The Maricopa County District Attorney’s Office believes a cheap gold chain may have been the catalyst for the assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with local activists about their mission to bring awareness to teen violence. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve suffered an injury and need legal support click www.attorneytom.com/Sidebar for a FREE consultation or di...
Mar 16, 2024•30 min•Ep 569•Transcript available on Metacast Brice Rhodes will spend the rest of his life behind bars after killing a man in a drive-by shooting, then brutally beating and stabbing two teen brothers for “snitching” about the crime. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has a rundown of the long legal road just to get to trial, Rhodes’ most egregious courtroom outbursts, and the gut-wrenching testimony from his co-defendants that helped put him away. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Stop data brokers from exposing your information. Go to https://aura.com/law...
Mar 15, 2024•24 min•Ep 568•Transcript available on Metacast Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were once again arrested by Romanian authorities, this time accused of sex crimes in the United Kingdom. Attorneys for the alleged victims rushed to request extradition after Twitch streamer Adin Ross mentioned during a live stream that Tate planned to soon leave Romania. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with the UK attorneys behind the extradition request, Jack Beeston and Matthew Jury. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’r...
Mar 14, 2024•19 min•Ep 567•Transcript available on Metacast Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell, the woman serving 20 years in prison for her involvement in Jeffrey Epstein’s complicated sex trafficking scheme, want her conviction thrown out. The attorneys are relying on an argument that Maxwell is protected by an agreement made decades ago. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks it all down with former CIA and FBI special agent Tracy Walder. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve suffered an injury and need legal support click www.attorneytom.com/Sidebar for a FREE c...
Mar 13, 2024•16 min•Ep 566•Transcript available on Metacast Daniel Riley, 22, was convicted of assault and armed criminal action for causing a car crash that left a teenager visiting from out of town critically injured. Janae Edmondson, 17, was in St. Louis for a volleyball tournament when two cars slammed into her on the sidewalk. Both of her legs had to be amputated. The Edmondson family has now filed a lawsuit against Riley and the city, after discovering that Riley violated a previous bond dozens of times. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the me...
Mar 12, 2024•18 min•Ep 565•Transcript available on Metacast The defense team for accused quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger wants the Idaho Supreme Court to toss out his grand jury indictment on four charges of murder. Kohberger is accused of brutally stabbing four college students to death in their off-campus home near the University of Idaho. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the defense’s novel claim with criminal defense attorney Andrea Burkhart. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan...
Mar 11, 2024•22 min•Ep 564•Transcript available on Metacast Famed actor Alec Baldwin was indicted on one charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the fatal shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Baldwin’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after numerous pieces of evidence were presented to a New Mexico jury. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the five most damning pieces of evidence presented in Gutierrez’s trial the state may use to prosecute Baldwin. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you...
Mar 09, 2024•26 min•Ep 563•Transcript available on Metacast The father of the Oxford school shooter faces trial on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for his alleged role in the deadly November 2021 shooting that left four students dead and several others injured. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down six disturbing moments from day one of James Crumbley’s trial. 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 st...
Mar 08, 2024•18 min•Ep 562•Transcript available on Metacast Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of Alec Baldwin’s movie “Rust” in 2021. The film production’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for her negligent actions that led to Hutchins’ death. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down all the evidence that led to Gutierrez’s conviction. 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...
Mar 07, 2024•57 min•Ep 561•Transcript available on Metacast The prosecutors who accuse Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of negligence and evidence tampering rested their case Monday. Gutierrez-Reed’s legal team will now present their defense. The young armorer was in charge of all weapons and ammunition on the set of the movie "Rust" in New Mexico in 2021. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down seven major moments in the trial so far. 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 ...
Mar 05, 2024•34 min•Ep 560•Transcript available on Metacast Sean Combs, known by his stage name P. Diddy, is fighting yet another lawsuit that accuses him of sexual assault and sex trafficking. The latest filing comes from Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who worked with Diddy on his “Love” album. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the legal implications of the latest lawsuit, as well as the celebrities who are now weighing in on the controversy. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve suffered an injury and need legal support click www.attorneytom.com/Sidebar fo...
Mar 04, 2024•28 min•Ep 559•Transcript available on Metacast Ruby Franke, the once prominent YouTube vlogger offering parenting and childcare advice, will spend at least the next several years in prison after she was convicted of horrific abuse against her own kids. Members of the Utah mother’s family are now opening up about the case. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber spoke with KUTV reporter Brian Schnee about her family members’ reactions. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby...
Mar 02, 2024•20 min•Ep 558•Transcript available on Metacast Cameron Vaughan was just 16 when she says an 18-year-old raped her at an Illinois graduation party. Judge Robert Adrian found Drew Clinton guilty of sexually assaulting Vaughan and Clinton was expected to be sentenced to a mandatory four years in prison. But the judge threw out Clinton’s conviction in January 2022, saying the 148 days he’d spend behind bars were enough. Now Adrian’s days as a judge are over. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber had a chance to speak with the victim, as well as former Jud...
Mar 01, 2024•23 min•Ep 557•Transcript available on Metacast Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence after famed actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round on the set of the movie “Rust" in New Mexico. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. The armorer was in charge of all weapons and ammunition on set. Witnesses so far have testified about everything from Gutierrez-Reed’s reaction following the shooting and another accidental discharge that happened earlier in filming. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber an...
Feb 27, 2024•31 min•Ep 556•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Montgomery was accused of killing his own daughter, 5-year-old Harmony, then hiding her death for years. Montgomery refused to attend his New Hampshire trial in person, but the trial moved forward anyway. From chilling admissions and forensics to a potential alternative suspect, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the full trial recap. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www.truthfinder.com/lcsidebar HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jes...
Feb 26, 2024•37 min•Ep 555•Transcript available on Metacast Sonya McKnight was already suspended from the bench without pay for misconduct when she was arrested for allegedly trying to kill her ex-boyfriend. The victim, who survived the attack, is now blind in one eye from the assault. He told authorities in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area that the two had broken up but McKnight refused to move out. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes what will happen next with criminal defense attorney Natalie Whittingham-Burrell. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve s...
Feb 25, 2024•17 min•Ep 554•Transcript available on Metacast The family and friends of Marco Troper, the son of former YouTube leader Susan Wojcicki, are awaiting a toxicology report after the 19-year-old was found unresponsive at the University of California, Berkeley. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses where the investigation goes from here with former NYPD sergeant Joe Giacalone. 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 yo...
Feb 24, 2024•11 min•Ep 553•Transcript available on Metacast Authorities in Arizona arrested Raad Almansoori, 26, after he allegedly committed a string of violent crimes, including a stabbing inside a McDonald’s and the murder of a woman inside a New York City hotel room. A surveillance photo of the suspect wearing the murder victim’s distinctive leggings helped aid in his capture. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber speaks with one of Almansoori’s alleged former victims, Leah Palian, about her efforts to alert police to this dangerous criminal. PLEASE SUPP...
Feb 23, 2024•25 min•Ep 552•Transcript available on Metacast Tabby Smith, a 35-year-old mother of two, had just been detained by Deputy RJ Leonard on February 14 when the deputy accidentally drove his patrol car into the Tennessee River. Deputy Leonard, who graduated from the police academy in December, had just texted his wife about making his first arrest. Smith was found covered in mud and still handcuffed in the submerged vehicle. Deputy Leonard’s body was recovered later outside the car. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the terrifying story wi...
Feb 22, 2024•13 min•Ep 551•Transcript available on Metacast Jessie Kelly and her mother Loretta Carr are accused of kidnapping a woman in northern Alabama and pushing her off a cliff. Mary Elizabeth Isbell’s remains were identified on what would have been her 39th birthday, nearly two years after she was reported missing. Kelly has now submitted character references to a judge, calling herself a “child of God.” Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the case with homicide detective Fil Waters. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident...
Feb 21, 2024•16 min•Ep 550•Transcript available on Metacast Former YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison in Utah on Tuesday after they both entered guilty pleas to four child abuse charges involving Franke’s children. Police charged the two after Franke’s youngest son and daughter were found emaciated and with injuries after being tied up in Hildebrandt’s home. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber wraps up the case that has garnered worldwide attention. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an ...
Feb 20, 2024•28 min•Ep 549•Transcript available on Metacast Ashley Massaro was featured on WWE programming from 2005 to 2008. In a sworn affidavit, Massaro claimed the company misled her about her role, didn’t give her any training before performing complex wrestling moves, and didn’t provide proper medical care to deal with her extensive injuries. The affidavit also claims that Massaro was raped while on a WWE tour in Kuwait and WWE executives covered it up. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the accusations with sex crimes prosecutor Anne Bremner and...
Feb 19, 2024•30 min•Ep 548•Transcript available on Metacast A dozen alleged victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation, accusing the agency of ignoring tips about Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the biggest developments with former FBI and CIA agent Tracy Walder. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve suffered an injury and need legal support click www.attorneytom.com/Sidebar for a FREE consultation or dial 855-TOM-WINS HOST: Jesse W...
Feb 17, 2024•16 min•Ep 547•Transcript available on Metacast Ann Margaret Bacon, 24, is no longer employed at a Minnesota high school and faces charges after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student and providing minors with alcohol. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the case against her with Minnesota criminal defense lawyer Jack Rice. 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, ...
Feb 16, 2024•18 min•Ep 546•Transcript available on Metacast The woman in charge of guns and ammunition on the set of the movie “Rust” goes to trial next week. Attorneys for armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed want to keep certain information, like her alleged drug use, away from the jury. Gutierrez-Reed is charged with involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence after a gun held by actor Alec Baldwin fired a live round on set, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes an in-depth look at pre-trial motions with ...
Feb 15, 2024•32 min•Ep 545•Transcript available on Metacast The quadruple college murders that captured the nation's attention may soon have a trial date set. Judge John Judge has scheduled a hearing with prosecutors and Bryan Kohberger's defense team to discuss a trial date, as well as whether the trial will move out of Latah County. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest arguments with law professor and evidence expert Jules Epstein. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you've been injured at work you can go to Pondlehocky.com/LCSidebar or pick up the ...
Feb 14, 2024•26 min•Ep 544•Transcript available on Metacast From high-profile cases involving celebrities to families grieving the loss of a loved one, juries have handed down verdicts worth millions and even billions of dollars recently. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with attorney Dan Morgan of the Morgan & Morgan personal injury firm to discuss the five largest monetary awards. 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 l...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep 543•Transcript available on Metacast Prosecutors in Galveston, Texas have filed assault charges against a fellow member of the judicial system, 228th District Court Judge Frank Aguilar. The judge is suspended with pay while he’s under scrutiny for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend on New Years Eve. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber the possible repercussions with retired Judge Fanon Rucker. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve ever been injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or l...
Feb 12, 2024•16 min•Ep 542•Transcript available on Metacast Megan Drumhiller, 31, was killed in her Michigan home in 2022. But her family says the investigation has stalled. Drumhiller’s parents claim DNA evidence found at the crime scene still has not been processed. Now they’re offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the investigation with former CSI and host of True Crime Confidential Alina Burroughs. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve ever been injured in an accident, you can check out Mo...
Feb 10, 2024•25 min•Ep 541•Transcript available on Metacast