Shanna Gardner and her estranged husband Mario Fernandez Saldana are accused of hiring a hitman to kill Gardner’s ex-husband, Jared Bridegan, a design supervisor with Microsoft. During Gardner’s bond hearing this week, the judge heard testimony from the lead detective on the case, who laid out the evidence police have gathered so far. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the complex investigation with Thomas Holt, the Director of the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice. PLEASE S...
May 17, 2024•30 min•Ep 631•Transcript available on Metacast The world’s most famous magician is facing backlash after The Guardian newspaper published accounts from multiple women who accuse him of misconduct. The reporting alleges David Copperfield, 67, touched women and girls inappropriately during his shows. Some of the alleged victims also claim Copperfield drugged and sexually assaulted them. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with former sex crimes prosecutor Sarena Townsend to discuss the accusations and Copperfield’s response. PLEASE SUPPORT T...
May 16, 2024•20 min•Ep 630•Transcript available on Metacast A woman who goes by the username Vegan Patriot was live on YouTube while driving in Los Angeles when a thump is heard and the YouTuber stops to find out she hit someone. In a separate livestream, Vegan Patriot explained why she believes she wasn’t facing any charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the shocking video with Beverly Hills attorney Mitra Ahouraian and California police sergeant Kyle Shoberg. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morg...
May 15, 2024•17 min•Ep 629•Transcript available on Metacast A medical examiner ruled Mica Miller, 30, took her own life using a gun in a North Carolina national forest, but her family believes there is more to the story. They’re calling for a more thorough investigation, as more details about John-Paul Miller, her estranged husband, come to light. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sits down with Mica’s father, Michael Miller, and sister, Sierra Francis, to discuss where the case goes from here. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s...
May 14, 2024•28 min•Ep 628•Transcript available on Metacast Chad Daybell is on trial for allegedly killing two children and his own wife in order to be with his new lover, Lori Vallow. Vallow has since been convicted for her participation in the deaths of her own kids, Tylee and JJ. Now prosecutors are going after Chad, who they believe killed the children and buried them on his Idaho property. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the most incriminating evidence against Daybell with professor of law Jules Epstein. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off ...
May 13, 2024•26 min•Ep 627•Transcript available on Metacast A California jury found Bryn Spejcher guilty of involuntary manslaughter for stabbing Chad O'Melia more than 100 times while in a “marijuana-induced psychosis.” A judge sentenced her to probation and community service. Spejcher is appealing her conviction, saying she was tricked by O'Melia into using incredibly high-potency cannabis. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the conviction, the appeal, and Spejcher’s defense with forensic psychologist Dr. Apryl Alexander. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW If ...
May 12, 2024•20 min•Ep 626•Transcript available on Metacast State troopers in Oklahoma were performing a welfare check on a man sitting next to a busy interstate when he allegedly confessed to killing Jennifer Kyli Molloy, 19, back in October 2016. In an interview with detectives, Joseph Tyler Beck, 28, said he was attracted to Molloy and killed her when she rejected his advances. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the sudden confession and Beck’s connection to Molloy’s family with police sergeant and host of the Shots Fired podcast Kyle Shoberg. PLEAS...
May 11, 2024•17 min•Ep 625•Transcript available on Metacast Chad Daybell, a man who said he could discern whether people’s spirits were “light or dark,” is accused of killing his first wife, as well as his second wife’s children. The bodies of Tylee Ryan, 16, and JJ Vallow, 7, were found on Daybell’s property in Idaho. Daybell’s new wife, Lori Vallow, was convicted in connection with the murders last year. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest disturbing evidence and testimony presented at trial. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured ...
May 11, 2024•29 min•Ep 624•Transcript available on Metacast So-called “sovereign citizens” – people who believe US laws don’t apply to them – have seen their movement growing over the last several years. And that means police and the courts are dealing with them more and more. Law&Crime’ Jesse Weber takes a look at cases where defendants tried to use their “sovereignty” as a defense and were put in their place. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download Lotsa Slots NOW: https://bit.ly/3Vvol4e Use code LawAndCrime to claim 77,000,000 FREE co...
May 10, 2024•49 min•Ep 623•Transcript available on Metacast Weeks after music producer Rodney Jones accused Cuba Gooding Jr. of assaulting him on a yacht chartered by rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, the actor is speaking out. Gooding says Jones is just looking for a payday. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the brand new interview and any connection to the alleged sex trafficking investigation into Combs. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Blueland has a special offer for Sidebar’s audience! Right now, get 15% off your first order by going to www.Blueland.com/SID...
May 09, 2024•20 min•Ep 622•Transcript available on Metacast Erin Ward, a 45-year-old substitute teacher in Omaha, Nebraska, is facing a felony sexual abuse charge after deputies say they caught her having sex with a 17-year-old in her car. The teen tried to drive the car away from the scene but crashed and he ran away. Ward was found trying to put back on her clothes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes this latest sexual abuse case with criminal defense attorney Sarena Townsend. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW If you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s Chrome b...
May 08, 2024•13 min•Ep 621•Transcript available on Metacast One of the women accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault, Liza Gardner, wants to move her civil lawsuit against the music mogul from New York to New Jersey. Gardner’s attorneys say new witnesses have come forward to corroborate her allegations of rape against Combs and singer-songwriter Aaron Hall. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the move with celebrity defense attorney Bradford Cohen. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW If you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s Chrome browser, find out if you h...
May 07, 2024•17 min•Ep 620•Transcript available on Metacast Darrell Brooks, the man whose antics went viral during his trial for killing six people during a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, appeared in front of a judge Monday for the start of an unrelated assault case. But unlike his court hearings in 2022, Brooks retained an attorney, who helped negotiate a plea deal on the domestic violence and witness intimidation charges. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the accusations against Brooks, the connection to the parade massacre, and what’s ...
May 06, 2024•21 min•Ep 619•Transcript available on Metacast Ida Ann Lorenzo was in a crowded Utah restaurant earlier this month when police say she thought a person’s skirt was too short, so she pulled down on it. Lorenzo believed the girl was nude under the skirt and was exposing herself. The victim says that’s not true. Video of the confrontation between the 19-year-old and Lorenzo has since gone viral. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the situation and the consequences with trial attorney Brian Claypool. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW If you’ve used Inc...
May 04, 2024•22 min•Ep 617•Transcript available on Metacast Stephen Tinsley, the elected sheriff of Clinch County, Georgia and his wife, Deputy April Tinsley, were stopped at a gas station hours away from their jurisdiction when Deputy Tinsley told her husband a man inside the store groped her buttocks. Sheriff Tinsley arrested Darius Rice and handed him over to local deputies. Deputy Tinsley was accused of snatching Rice’s girlfriend’s phone away from her when she tried to record, but no charges were ever filed. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has video of ...
May 03, 2024•20 min•Ep 616•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Meyden, 57, faces multiple charges in Oregon after police say he put benzodiazepine in mango smoothies that he insisted his daughter’s friends drink during a sleepover at his home. One of the girls was able to text friends and family, asking to be rescued. Now, Meyden’s former co-workers are recounting odd interactions with him that seem creepy in retrospect. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber goes through the chilling affidavit against Meyden with personal injury and sex abuse attorney David R...
May 02, 2024•20 min•Ep 615•Transcript available on Metacast Paige Hanna, a Utah woman mentioned during the police investigation into convicted child abusers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, is telling her side of the story. Hanna explains her relationship with the two women, as well as Hildebrandt’s Connexions life coaching business. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber sifts through all the new information with KUTV reporter Brian Schnee. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s Chrome browser, find out if you have a claim in a few cli...
May 01, 2024•24 min•Ep 614•Transcript available on Metacast Lynn Lindaman, 73, was a pediatric surgeon in Iowa for years. A jury recently convicted him of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl at his home. Lindaman’s ex-wife testified that he told her he was helping the girl “explore her sexuality in a safe space.” This comes decades after a prior conviction of sexual assault, but Lindaman was still able to practice medicine. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into how this could happen with former sex crimes prosecutor Sarena Townsend. PLEASE SUPPORT THE...
Apr 30, 2024•17 min•Ep 613•Transcript available on Metacast Sean “P. Diddy'' Combs has officially responded to one of the huge lawsuits filed against him. Joi Dickerson-Neal claims Combs drugged and raped her after a date in 1991. She also claims Combs filmed the assault and shared it widely with friends. Combs’ attorneys claim Dickerson-Neal cannot bring claims against Combs using laws that didn’t exist at the time of the alleged assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the lengthy motion and its implications. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW If you’ve used...
Apr 29, 2024•20 min•Ep 612•Transcript available on Metacast North Carolina officials say a teenager will face assault charges and likely expulsion after cell phone video allegedly captured him slapping a teacher across the face. The teacher declined medical attention and was back in the classroom the very next day. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the horrifying video, the consequences for the alleged offender, and accusations that the student has attacked a teacher before with trial attorney David Ring. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve used Incog...
Apr 28, 2024•17 min•Ep 611•Transcript available on Metacast Extreme religious beliefs were at the center of criminal cases for Ruby Franke in Utah and Lori Vallow Daybell in Idaho. Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering her two children, as well as her new husband’s first wife. Franke entered a guilty plea to multiple counts of aggravated child abuse. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the similarities between the women’s backgrounds, beliefs, and crimes. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s Chrome browser, find out if ...
Apr 27, 2024•21 min•Ep 610•Transcript available on Metacast Chad Daybell faces multiple charges of murder for allegedly killing his wife, Tammy Daybell, and his new lover’s two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. Their mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, was convicted last year of murder and given multiple life sentences. As Chad’s trial continues, graphic and shocking new details are making headlines. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a look at ten of the biggest moments. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://w...
Apr 26, 2024•33 min•Ep 609•Transcript available on Metacast WWE founder Vince McMahon’s legal team filed a response to a salacious lawsuit from former WWE employee Janel Grant. In it, they allege that Grant lied or omitted key facts in her civil filing. The response also claims that Grant violated an ironclad arbitration agreement by taking her claims public. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into the new motion’s bombshell revelations. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s Chrome browser, find out if you have a c...
Apr 25, 2024•22 min•Ep 608•Transcript available on Metacast Freddy P, a rapper who starred on MTV’s Making the Band and was mentored by Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, says the music mogul’s bad behavior was often on full display. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes Freddy P’s recent comments about Combs and the abuse and trafficking allegations against him, as well as what he had to say about other high-level music industry executives accused of misconduct. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Yo...
Apr 24, 2024•16 min•Ep 607•Transcript available on Metacast NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was on house arrest in Utah when prosecutors say he spearheaded an operation to get prescription medications using fake names. New court documents lay out how investigators say they tracked the alleged crimes back to Gaulden. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the affidavit of probable cause in the case. 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 ...
Apr 23, 2024•20 min•Ep 606•Transcript available on Metacast The defense team for accused quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger filed official paperwork with the court declaring his alibi for the night four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death in 2022. Kohberger claims he was out driving on the night of November 13 to look at the moon and stars. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber debates the strength of this alibi with criminal defense attorney Andrea Burkhart. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’ve used Incognito mode in Google’s Chrome browser,...
Apr 22, 2024•34 min•Ep 605•Transcript available on Metacast Police in Greenville, North Carolina have charged Thomas Elliott, 21, with multiple counts of felony secret peeping after reviewing Target store security footage from earlier this week. Elliott is accused of using his phone to take photos or videos of women without their permission. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the process of analyzing Elliott’s phone for evidence with digital forensics expert John Lucich. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https:...
Apr 21, 2024•19 min•Ep 604•Transcript available on Metacast Melissa Rockensies, a married New York mother of three, entered a guilty plea to one count of endangering the welfare of a child. A teenage boy reported to officials at his middle school that he and Rockensies regularly had sex in her car and exchanged lewd messages. Instead of the seven years in prison she could have faced, Rockensies will have to complete therapy programs instead. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber explains the allegations against Rockensies, her sweetheart deal, and the lawsuit pend...
Apr 20, 2024•21 min•Ep 603•Transcript available on Metacast Several musical artists and other celebrities have come out recently in support of Sean “Diddy” Combs after explosive allegations were filed against the rapper in civil court and Homeland Security investigators raided his two homes. While many of Combs’ high-profile friends have kept quiet about their ties to him, others say Combs shouldn’t be judged until the allegations are proven. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has responses from eight of Combs’ associates. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Blueland has ...
Apr 19, 2024•18 min•Ep 602•Transcript available on Metacast Musical artist NBA YoungBoy, real name Kentrell Gaulden, was on house arrest in Utah as he awaited trial on gun charges, but now he’s been sent to the Cache County Jail on multiple new counts of identity fraud, forgery, and attempting to procure a drug or prescription. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the rapper’s ongoing legal trouble and possible connection to a Supreme Court ruling on guns with trial attorney Afi Patterson. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Blueland has a special offer for Sideba...
Apr 18, 2024•21 min•Ep 601•Transcript available on Metacast 
