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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/8gU9569DwaU Day 6 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 29, 2025. The Cross Examination of Ian Whiffin continues with focusing on what was and wasn't included. Whiffin came under scrutiny, particularly when they admitted to not knowing the freezer's baseline temperature, the exact date of when he created his report or what the freezing temperature is in Fahrenheit. During Re-Direct, Whiffin demonstrated a tool he created for evaluating cell phone data. Surprisingly, Jen McCabe took the stand while Special Prosecutor, Hank Brennan, upped the drama by asking questions like, "And then what happened that changed everything?" Jen's testimony is clearer and more direct than in the previous trial. There have been some things that are not consistent with what she said in the first trial and we'll see how that will be confronted during Cross Examination. The Judge cut off Jen McCabe's story when Karen, Kerry Roberts and her found John O'Keefe's body in the snow and she was doing chest compressions to try to revive him. We'll pick up the rest of Direct Examination on Day 7. After the Jury was dismissed, Judge Cannone heard Brennan's Motion to Preclude ARCCA from Testifying New Opinions. The Judge Ruled in the Defense's favor and granted ARCCA to testify and enter in their report by May 7th though it wasn't without a tongue lashing. The Judge cited the Defendant's right to a fair trial as paramount even though she found that the Defense's Discovery Violations are ambushing the Prosecution's case. The Judge expects counsel comply with all rulings, rules of the court, all rules of professional conduct and no more nonsense! RESOURCES What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/OaPz08BtHZc Day 5 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 28, 2025. It began with testimony from Ian Whiffin of Cellebrite. He was approached by the Public Relations department to figure out why there is such confusion with the information from Jen McCabe's phone from the first trial. This new strategy from the Prosecution getting ahead of Jen McCabe's Google search for, "Hos long to die in cold," is smart and might take the string from that revelation when it is presented to the jury. Mr. Whiffin created a Timeline, combining health data, temperature, call/text logs, and location data from O'Keefe's phone. Cross-examination was conducted by Robert Alessi by confirming points on the timeline and highlighting what was included or left out. The Cross Examination was cut short due to the jury having a half day so that the Voir Dire of the ARCCA witnesses could be done. Hank Brennan did not use his time wisely when questioning the first ARCCA witness, Dr. Daniel Wolfe. Brennan accused Dr. Wolfe of being biased and assisting the defense with their case. Brennan yelled at Dr. Wolfe and didn't stop when the Judge asked him to. Judge Cannone eventually coaxed Brennan to move on and tighten his questioning with the next witness. The second ARCCA witness, Dr. Andrew Rentschler, admitted to having an uncomfortable lunch with Karen Read after he testified in court of the first trial. Judge Cannone requested ARCCA to send their report by May 7th. The Voir Dire is not done yet because the Prosecution and the Defense need to present their oral arguments. When will this happen? Stay tuned! RESOURCES Day 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rj_yLDmgIU What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/GHGrjYTL384 Day 3 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 24, 2025. The trial is not proceeding in the order of witnesses who arrived at the scene, unlike the previous trial. Kerry Roberts' early testimony provided a timeline of events from 5:00 AM onward, which was beneficial for the jury. Judge Cannone Ruled to bring in the video clip from yesterday that the Defense objected to. It was an ID Docuseries clip from April 13, 2024. Hank Brennan played the brief video clip to the jury where Read tells an interviewer that Peggy O'Keefe, John O'Keefe's mother, leaned over a kitchen island and said, "I think he looks like he got hit by a car. He looks like he got hit by a car." As Read quotes Peggy O'Keefe, she imitates a harsh voice. The text message exchanges between Karen Read and John O'Keefe on Jan 28th were read to the Jury by Trooper Nicholas Guarino. Text messages indicated underlying disagreements about Facebook activity and hot water issues but were ultimately resolved and they decided to go out with their friends to the bar. The Prosecution played video and audio clips of Karen Read's interviews regarding her drinking. She described the drinks as weak and her adding shots to them ultimately saying that she didn't have as many drinks at the Commonwealth accounted for. She also mentioned being "buzzed" and "fuzzy," and driving slow when she's been drinking. Karen admitted to driving slower when she's had a few drinks and acknowledged she shouldn't have been driving. Stay tuned as I anticipate the upcoming testimony regarding Karen Read's blood alcohol content and its potential impact on the retrial. RESOURCES Text Messages - https://www.youtube.com/live/GHGrjYTL384?t=9470s Counts 1, 2 & 3 Breakdown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRH39FlfYJI What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/3Rj_yLDmgIU Day 2 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on April 23, 2025. Kerry Roberts returns to the stand, but this time, her story takes a sharp turn. Roberts initially testified to the grand jury that she heard Karen Read ask Jen McCabe to "Google hypothermia." However, she later admitted this wasn't true and that she was told to say this by someone else, Jen McCabe. Kerry Roberts acknowledged that Jen McCabe helped her create a timeline of events at the suggestion of Peggy O'Keefe- John O'Keefe's Mother, which significantly influenced her testimony. Her testimony was filled with inconsistencies and contradictions, particularly under cross-examination. The Defense highlighted how her account of events changed depending on whether Jen McCabe was involved in the discussions. This further proves the Defense Case that the Police didn't conduct a thorough investigation by interviewing the witnesses timely, separate them, or tell them not to talk to each other of the events so that their recounts will not be tainted by each other. Peggy O'Keefe, testified. Her testimony was emotional and included new information, such as that Kerry Roberts and John O'Keefe went to high school together and attended junior prom, a detail that had not been mentioned by Kerry Roberts herself. Peggy described Karen Read at the hospital as being "loud" and wondered, "What is she doing here?" Trooper Nicholas Guarino took the stand to bring in foundation for Karen Read and John O'Keefe's cellphone extractions. Daniel Whitley took the stand after him, who was the first responder to take Karen Read to the hospital for a Section 12 Hold that was called in by Karen's father. While on Cross Examination, the Defense was able to point out that Daniel Whitley and Kerry Roberts seem to know each other well, proving that Canton is a small town and Karen Read is an outsider. An audio clip from a Gretchen Voss interview with Karen Read on June 20, 2023 was played to the jury. A video clip from a 20/20 Interview on September 27, 2023 also played to the jury. A different video clip was taken up for submission by Judge Cannone who will determine the next day if it will be allowed to be entered into evidence. Prosecutor Hank Brennan and Judge Cannone both had Freudian Slips with Kerry Roberts that you must stay tuned for. RESOURCES What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/r76bme3HJcU The Retrial of Karen Read began on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Trial One started on April 29th, 2024. Day One focused on Jury Instructions, Opening Statements and First Witnesses. The Prosecution's Opening Statement was done by Hank Brennan and considered better than in the previous trial done by Adam Lally. Brennan focused on Karen Read's statements, suggesting she was covering things up and knew where John O'Keefe was because she left him there. They played a video interview statement where Karen Read said John O'Keefe was not mortally wounded when she last saw him. The Defense's Opening Statements was conducted by Alan Jackson instead of David Yannetti who did it the first time. Jackson simplified their defense, asserting that John O'Keeffe was not hit by a car. They focused on the lack of proper investigation at 34 Fairview Rd and evidence that they believe will support their claim. The Defense brought up Former Trooper Michael Proctor, which the prosecution did not mention. The first witness was firefighter/paramedic Timothy Nuttall, whose testimony about when Karen Read said, "I hit him," was discussed, including discrepancies and potential memory issues. The second witness was Kerry Roberts, who was with Jen McCabe and Karen Read at 34 Fairview when John O'Keefe's body was found. Her testimony was stopped as she described Karen Reed running towards a mound of snow. At the end of the day, Judge Cannone held a hearing outside of the presence of the Jury regarding the Prosecution’s Motion to Compel ARCCA. The Judge determine that the Defense committed a Discovery Violation and scheduled Friday, April 25, 2025, to Voir Dire ARCCA witnesses. The Retrial is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks. RESOURCES What You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad The Karen Read Retrial’s Opening statements begin on Tuesday, April 22nd. There's a motion from the Commonwealth to restrict the defense from claiming victim injuries were caused by an animal. The defense wants to show a picture of abrasions on the victim's arm in their opening statement. Diddy's request for a two-month continuance was denied so the trial will move forward as planned. The court denied Warner Brothers' motion to quash a subpoena for unaired footage of interviews. Memoir drafts from "Victim 1" must be turned over to Diddy. Victims 2, 3, and 4 can testify under pseudonyms. Attorney Brian Steele, known from the Young Thug RICO case, has joined Diddy's defense team. A hearing was held for the Menendez Brother’s Resentencing, but the District Attorney's office attempted to withdraw a motion for resentencing, which the judge denied. There's now a motion to recuse the DA's office, and the hearing is delayed until May 9th. There are also allegations that the prosecution violated Marsy's Law by showing graphic crime scene photos without warning the family. The Donna Adelson trial is set to begin with jury selection on June 3rd. Motions to recuse the judge were denied. Tom Girardi sentencing is delayed until May 8th as they determine whether he should be committed to a facility instead of prison. RESOURCES Last Podcast Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiVLnPrmBvI Menendez Brothers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zdbj_MDU-E Bill Cosby Breakdown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXOzcrSaIQM Diddy Indicted Again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWWROhF2_2Y Diddy Lawyer Quits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjItfEI1pwY This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Read was back in court on April 16th, 2025 to resolve outstanding issues. Jury selection was completed on April 15th with 18 jurors. Opening Statements will begin on Tuesday, April 22nd after the Boston Marathon holiday weekend. The court most likely had planned for a four-day weekend, and lawyers preferred not to start opening statements before such a break. The court is also slightly ahead of schedule. Alan Jackson and Hank Brennan will be conducting Opening Statements. The Commonwealth plans to use Karen Read's media interviews against her. The Defense's strategy is to use Internal Affairs Investigations Against state troopers and Former Trooper Proctor. There are still outstanding disputes regarding ARCCA experts and discovery obligations. The Prosecution is arguing that the Defense has not provided sufficient discovery on ARCCA witnesses, while the Defense claims they were responding to late disclosures from the Prosecution. The Motion to Sequester Aidan Kearney was brought up to see whether he will be excluded from the media pool due to being on the Commonwealth's witness list and potential Fifth Amendment issues. It was decided that he would not be excluded from the courtroom except for specific witness testimonies. I'll be providing daily Case Briefs of each day in court. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/VvwM5fC6Zr8 RESOURCES Karen Read Mistrial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJ_QZ5Neik This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code LAWNERD at Lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod #ad The Karen Read Retrial is set to begin, with Opening Statements potentially starting on Tuesday, April 15th. Will the defense strategies include the "Bowden Defense"? Alan Jackson will do Opening Statements instead of David Yannetti. What happened to Karen Read's appeal to the higher court? Get ready for gavel-to-gavel coverage on the Emily D. Baker channel! Diddy's legal team is trying to subpoena unaired footage from "The Fall of Diddy" documentary. I analyze the legal arguments, reporters privilege, and the potential impact on the case. A marathon hearing was held for the Bryan Kohberger case, covering various motions. Key points include discovery issues (voluminous unorganized data), defense concerns about preparing for a death penalty case, and disputes over AT&T records. I discuss the court's responses and the ongoing legal battles. The Kouri Richins trial is delayed indefinitely due to an interlocutory appeal regarding a change of venue motion. I go over the case's background, the "walk the dog" letter, and the judge's reasoning for denying the venue change. Comparisons are being drawn to the Bryan Kohberger and Karen Read cases. RESOURCES Feds Want Jen Shah Unaired Recordings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tbR0AdK044 Bryan Kohberger Marathon Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_LYXsaPV8E This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kouri Richin had a Hearing on April 7th, 2025 to address Change of Venue Motion right before the trial began. There have been attempts to expand the jury pool, which were denied but the site judge. The Defense and the Prosecution tried to make comparisons of this case to Karen Read and Bryan Kohbeger cases but the judge shut down those types of connections. A Motion to Stay the Trial has been granted due to an Interlocutory Appeal on the Venue issue, causing significant delays. We don't know when the trial will begin, it can take months or years but the judge made it clear the Richins will stay in custody while the wait happens. Judge Mrazik has expressed displeasure with the media coverage, calling it incomplete and speculative. He feels the coverage is an indictment on media outlets and culture. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/Dzw2nF2Xayk RESOURCES Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW Bryan Kohberger Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca Karen Read Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKVEoBmOhzUprvqi3-_6JoZ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan Kohberger had a hearing on April 9th, 2025 to go over Motions in Limine. What was first thought to be a 2 day affair, was completed in 1 day because Judge Hippler runs a tight ship! The Defense and Prosecution were able to go over 25 Motions. Some were decided on the stand, others were taken under advisement. The most intense part of the hearing focused on a dispute over AT&T records. The Defense Attorney, Anne Taylor, made accusations about the Prosecution withholding evidence, leading to a strong rebuke from the judge. Judge Hipper reminded Anne Taylor that she is an "Officer of the Court" and that when he took on this case he doesn't want theatrics or accusations that aren't supported evidence about supposed bad conducts. He said that he respects all of the attorneys and the types of accusations made can get a person disbarred! When Rulings are posted in writing, I will break them down in an upcoming Monday - The Emily Show podcast episode. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/L_LYXsaPV8E RESOURCES The Emily Show Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH60WELo6OInNVPU7Fed0d2Bz Bushy Eyebrow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHlYOkcFXAw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryan Kohberger will be back in court on April 9th & 10th, 2025 to discuss Motions in Limine and other filings. The State adds another Prosecutor to the team - Attorney Hurwit. An important limine is the AT&T Timing Advance Records. There's a dispute between the Prosecution and Defense regarding access to these records. The prosecution claims the records related to Kohberger timed out and no longer exist due to AT&T's policy of keeping them for only seven days. The defense questions this, suggesting that law enforcement may have seen these records and that the Prosecution might not be fully disclosing information. What's the truth about the 7-day retention policy? This could be a potential for a major issue if the Prosecution had the records and didn't disclose them, versus if AT&T simply stating the records no longer exist. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/mHlYOkcFXAw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/LAWNERD! #honeylovepod #ad Jury selection is underway in the Karen Read Re-Trial, but will it be smooth sailing? 10 out of 16 have been seated but there are potential juror drop-offs. Karen Read appealed to the Supreme Court. I give you my thoughts on the details of the independent audit of the Canton Police Department's investigation and how this can affect the defense team. Prosecutors moved to revoke Young Thug's probation over a social media post! Find out the judge's swift response and what it means for Young Thug's future. Diddy has a new superseding indictment with MORE charges and another victim has filed against Diddy. We also discuss a dismissed civil lawsuit and what it might signal for other cases. RESOURCES Canton Police Department Audit Report - https://town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/11832/Canton-Report-April-1-2025 Young Thug’s Blind Plea - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Yg-6xMj5Q Young Thug Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLrrA5-0W1pG9P5S7Xk6Vpo Diddy Civil Jane Doe Case - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSCZvUOQyw First Circuit Denial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BTz-8XFCNY Alex Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw Cannone Sued over Buffer Zone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gsCNPW1Q60 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Judge Canon and others, challenging the expanded buffer zone in the Karen Read Re-Trial. This video breaks down the lawsuit, which argues that the buffer zone infringes on First Amendment rights, acting as an unconstitutional prior restraint on speech. We visually examine the extent of the buffer zone around the courthouse and discuss the arguments presented in the lawsuit. The plaintiffs claim the buffer zone is not narrowly tailored to serve a valid government interest and specifically targets the Karen Read case. With jury selection underway and the trial expected to last 6-8 weeks, we explore whether the federal court will address these constitutional concerns on an expedited basis. Will the court rule on the buffer zone's constitutionality before the trial concludes? Stay tuned as we keep an eye on this developing legal battle, where First Amendment rights are being tested. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/_gsCNPW1Q60 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prosecution wants access to texts between Karen Read and Aidan Kearney. The texts are sought to show Read's "consciousness of guilt," not to prosecute Kearney. Judge Sisitsky gets mad because the prosecution want texts involving attorneys or others in group threads. The judge clarified that the order was very narrow: only direct conversations between Read and Kearney would be turned over. Outcome is pending on the motion for protective order of Aidan Kearney. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/An_t-g5Wueo RESOURCES Previous Hearing with Judge Sisitsky - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e9BfCqOIvs This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge Cannone denied Karen Read's motion to bring in an expert on police procedure to support their "Bowden Defense" (claiming law enforcement didn't properly investigate). The judge stated she hadn't seen this type of expert used in Massachusetts cases. The defense can still use the Bowden Defense, but through questioning witnesses. The court denied the defense's motion regarding a third-party culprit defense for Colin Albert but allowed it for Brian Albert and Brian Higgins. The judge expressed strong reservations about the Third-Party Culprit Defense, requiring more than "mere or rank speculation." I breakdown the threshold of evidence needed. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/An_t-g5Wueo This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code LAWNERD at https://Lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod #ad Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/LAWNERD! #honeylovepod #ad A former juror from the first Karen Read trial, attorney Victoria George, has joined her defense team! I break down the legal implications and why this is such an unusual move. One thing to note is that she was not a deliberating juror. The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Karen Read's claim of double jeopardy, meaning she can be retried on all three charges. I explain the court's reasoning, which focused on whether a mistrial was necessary and whether a verdict had been formally rendered in the first trial. Jury selection for the Karen Read retrial is set to begin on April 1st, 2025. I discuss the expected timeline, the challenges of selecting an impartial jury, and what to expect in the coming weeks. RESOURCES Vanity Fair Article – https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/karen-read-trial-juror-lawyer Final Pre-Trial Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbX3X0qbEew Previous Emily Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRXfHhodGjY Mistrial Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJ_QZ5Neik Depp v Heard Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Read had her final Pre-Trial Hearing on March 25th, 2025. Judge Cannone surprisingly interrupted the Defense's argument to tell the Commonwealth that she is denying their motion to get communications between Karen Read and Yannetti. An extended 200-foot buffer zone around the courthouse was granted, similar to the previous trial. Audio enhancing devices and clothing with messages about which side of the case they are on are prohibited in that zone. The judge denied the Motion to Dismissed and I will deep dive into it on the upcoming episode of this Monday's Emily Show! Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/HbX3X0qbEew This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #ad Karen Read’s Case is scheduled to begin, with Jury Selection on April 1st but will not begin the evidence portion until the end of April. The Commonwealth has filed motions asking for things she said to reporters during interviews and the Discovery ID Docuseries. The Federal Appeal is pending as well as a decision on the Motion to Dismiss the entire case. 911 calls in the Bryan Kohberger case have been revealed as well as Amazon purchases in the Motions in Limine. UMG filed a motion to dismiss Drake’s case ultimately stating that he lost a rap battle that he willingly participated in. The concept of defamation in rap music, hyperbole, and opinion versus factual statements are challenged in this filing and it’s a great read. The Lively and Baldoni cases have been getting more movement as many parties filed motions to dismiss. We’ll see what happens next. RESOURCES Karen Read Post-Mistrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKVEoBmOhzUprvqi3-_6JoZ Drake Sues UMG - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5PlpbIL8EE Drake Filing - https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/drake-UMG-defamation-complaint.pdf YSL Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLrrA5-0W1pG9P5S7Xk6Vpo Interview with Sir Mix-A-Lot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgL4AT4CYYA Roommates Text Messages - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s7V7y2gpOI 911 Calls in Kohberger Case - https://youtu.be/oH7AsdGk7HI Last Karen Read hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e9BfCqOIvs This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trooper Michael Proctor has been fired by the Massachusetts State Police due to actions in the Karen Read investigation. While this is a workplace termination, not criminal charges, Proctor was found guilty of unsatisfactory performance and alcoholic beverages. Superintendent Noble stated this was due to maintaining public trust and accountability. Proctor has the right to appeal. This firing is significant because it happened before the trial, allowing the defense to question him about it and potentially challenge his credibility. The prosecution may also have to address the firing. The termination closes the internal affairs investigation, likely opening the door for this to be discussed during the trial and impacting how the jury views Proctor's testimony and the investigation's integrity. The prosecution's strategy in light of this firing is uncertain, but they may try to distance themselves from Proctor. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/bM1RWJBiN-w This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On March 18th, 2025, the Karen Read case was back in court, and things are heating up! Judge Cannone delivers a scathing rebuke to the defense, accusing them of "deliberate misrepresentations" and "flagrant violation" of Rule 14 regarding payments to the ARCCA Expert Witnesses. The judge has a conversation directly with Karen Read to see if she'd like to remove Alan Jackson as her representative, but she declined. The judge doesn't remove Alan Jackson from the defense team, decided not to exclude ARCCA Witness Testimony from the re-trial, and didn't financially sanction the defense team. Instead, she gave them a stern warning and remind them of their obligation of being candor to the court. The Defense and The Commonwealth's Appellate Attorney ask for the trial date of April 1st, 2025, be pushed back again. This time they didn't request a date due to Karen Read appeal to the First Circuit to try to get counts 1 and 3 dismissed. The judge has taken it under advisement and will reconvene Thursday, March 20th, 2025 to discuss further. The judge is concerned that it will be hard to find a jury due to an HBO documentary about the first trial currently being broadcasted so close to the Re-Trail date. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/8VjWKkQrQRM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Law Nerd App - https://LawNerdApp.com A second superseding indictment has been filed against Diddy, revealing disturbing new details about alleged sexual exploitation, abuse, and forced labor for over 20 years. What does this mean for his upcoming trial in May 2025? Jay Z files a Federal lawsuit against Tony Buzbee, his law Firm and the Jane Doe that filed the civil lawsuit against him and Diddy. Camille Vasquez enters the chat with an affidavit. Multiple lawsuits, extortion claims, and conflicting affidavits, the best thing might be to put Jane Doe on the stand to get clear answers. RESOURCES Jay Z & Diddy Civil Lawsuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSCZvUOQyw Donna Adelson Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKWeTZLRYeY Karen Read Hearing - Motion to Dismiss - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DspEzUu2lGM Jay Z Civil Lawsuit Dismissal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVKvuhuH7Vk Depp v Heard Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are many new filings and rulings in the Karen Read case. Judge Cannone is allowing the Commonwealth's dog bite expert to testify, raising questions about consistency with previous rulings regarding expert testimony. The Pro Hac Vice admission for attorney Mark Bederow has been denied. There’s a motion to correct the record by prosecutor Hank Brennan and more. Updates in the Bryan Kohberger case. I go through a new filing regarding text messages from surviving roommates and victims. Details from the 9-1-1 call are being examined and the defense filed Motions in Limine to challenge key evidence. RESOURCES Karen Read - Motion to Dismiss Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DspEzUu2lGM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On March 5th, 2025, Karen Read had a Hearing for the Motions to Dismiss. The ongoing debate about the Sallyport videos: Are they exculpatory? Why were they not disclosed earlier? And where are the missing portions of the footage? Note from Canton Police Chief: "That is how it records, LOL. No Tampering." Getting an Evidentiary Hearing is the best outcome to clarify what happened to the videos and who was involved. This can lead to the case being dismissed or provide grounds for appeal. Judge Cannone has to determine if the videos are exculpatory. If not, an evidentiary hearing will likely not be granted. In the first trial, someone told Lieutenant Fanning that there were rumors that a juror was expressing opinions about the trial. The juror denied it but was removed anyways. The defense wants to know who told Fanning about the rumors and how they knew to contact him. Karen Read will be back in court on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/DspEzUu2lGM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At Karen Read's March 4th Hearing, the courtroom was buzzing with activity, and several key issues were addressed. Brennan officially confirmed that there is no longer a federal investigation into the John O'Keefe death case or related matters. This announcement comes after the defense previously invoked a "Federal investigation," which has now been clarified as closed. The Judge questioned Alessi about the defense's disclosure of payments made to ARCCA experts. The court was not pleased that the payment records were not disclosed alongside the initial invoice. The defense clarified the timeline of when they learned of the payment and why it wasn't disclosed immediately. The Commonwealth filed a motion for sanctions against the defense for allegedly violating a protective order by including certain testimony and text messages in a motion for reconsideration. The defense acknowledged an error but did not file a formal correction with the court. The Commonwealth requested an unofficial "gag order" in the case, which the court is considering. The judge has taken up on advisement about where or not to do a Daubert Hearing on the Commonwealth's Expert Witnesses- James Crosby and Robert Gilman. The case is heating up, and tensions are high as both sides prepare for a fierce legal battle the next day on March 5th. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/TL80PyTJOUk RESOURCES Defense's Habeas Petition - https://youtube.com/live/hQjZkiAIVkc This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Law Nerd App - https://LawNerdApp.com The Karen Read case is speedrunning filings! In this episode, I break down the defense's motion to dismiss for "Extraordinary Governmental Misconduct," the Commonwealth's response, and the key arguments surrounding withheld video evidence and more. Spoiler Alert: A new Sally Port video emerges! Will the Judge push back the Oral Arguments for the Motion to Dismiss? It's going to be a busy week, and I've got you covered with everything you need to know before we head into court! RESOURCES Continued Motions Hearings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1MFo7kn6g8 Trial 1: Day 20 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ565TtjXW4 Expert Related Expenses Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUswAe3_dKA Trial 1: Day 25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHGmNszEmIM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Law Nerd App - https://LawNerdapp.com Law Nerd Shop - https://LawNerdShop.com Diddy's defense attorney, Ricco, requested to withdraw, after speaking with lead counsel. I go over the other motions that were discussed during last week’s hearing for Karen Read and the motions that the judge was not able to get to due to the concerning revelation with the ARCCA experts. Blake Lively files an amended complaint against Justin Baldoni which highlights a potential paper trail of HR complaints against Baldoni. Lesie Sloan files an Anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss. Judge in the Bryan Kohberger case denied motion to suppress IGG (Investigative Genetic Genealogy) DNA. I will go more in depth with that this week. RESOURCES Last Tuesday’s Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5p-UrfGKDY Quick Bits Breakdown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1hnwkjouUY Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIlMUdeLtN4mNQCerfWxONy Karen Read Dauberth Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjU4nGT3TSs Last Koberger Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nimoYqs4CwM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Read Appealed the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Ruling that stated there was no verdict and therefore no double jeopardy. The defense's arguments for dismissal is based on the lack of "manifest necessity" for a mistrial. A look at the United States v. Tribio Lugo case and its relevance to Karen Read's situation might be an open door to get counts 1 and 3 dismissed. With so much happening in this complex case, it's hard to keep up. I'll guide you through the legal maze and explain what it all means for Karen Read's future. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/hQjZkiAIVkc RESOURCES SJC Ruling - https://youtube.com/live/rbYylRyjISk Halted Hearing - https://youtube.com/live/M5p-UrfGKDY Case Law from First District Ruling - https://casetext.com/case/us-v-toribio-lugo Breakdown of Count 2 and Lesser Included - https://youtu.be/zRH39FlfYJI This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Karen Read Hearing was unexpectedly halted due to concerns raised by the prosecution regarding new information about the defense's expert witnesses (the "crash daddies," also referred to as "ARCA experts"). The prosecution alleges that the defense did not fully disclose all communications and financial transactions with these experts, including potential payments and ongoing discussions after a previous court order regarding witness contact (a "voir dire"). The judge expressed "grave concern" about these implications and suspended the hearing to allow the defense time to prepare a response and for the court to further investigate the matter. The hearing is set to resume on February 25th. The defense's motion to dismiss the case was not addressed in this hearing because it is due February 21st. The possibility of a new attorney joining the defense team (pro hac vice) was discussed. Other pending motions were not addressed due to the sudden halt of the hearing. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/M5p-UrfGKDY RESOURCES Motions That Were Filed Last Week - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M04gYYieIj4 Voir Dire Day - https://youtube.com/live/Wzt0SgXLa7k Day 30 ARCCA Testimony - https://youtube.com/live/0H_J5nmJdao This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Visit the Law Nerd Shop at https://LawNerdShop.com The civil lawsuit against Diddy and Jay-Z was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again. Jay-Z and his attorney, Alex Spiro, have released statements, emphasizing that there was no settlement. Jay-Z's legal battles with attorney Buzbee in California and Texas are continuing. Diddy is suing NBC for $100 million over a documentary. There are ongoing issues related to a search of Diddy's jail pod and attorney-client privilege. The Karen Reed case is heating up as we approach the April 1st trial date! We're breaking down the latest discovery disputes, expert witness battles, and the pending motion to dismiss. The legal battle between Blake Lively and the Baldoni parties continues with broad subpoenas, allegations of media leaks, and a new defamation lawsuit in Texas from Jed Wallace. We'll discuss the implications of these filings and what to expect next. RESOURCES Hollywood Reporter Article - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/blake-lively-subpoenas-phone-records-justin-baldoni-legal-battle-1236135188 Karen Read Motion to Compel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M04gYYieIj4 Jay-Z & Diddy Civil Lawsuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSCZvUOQyw This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge in the TikTok Psychic Defamation Case denied her Motion to Alter or Amend Judgement. The judge said that the Summary Judgement against her was fair and will move forward with a hearing to asses damages. Another option is to come to an agreed settlement with the professor. I'll continue to monitor movements on this case. The judge has been incredibly patient and the plaintiff deserves to be remedied for the false accusations that caused an online campaign of hate against them. Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/-AAmjQbR2RM?t=870s RESOURCES TikTok Psychic Defamation Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJhnNYbw7Go9agKxL9poNLv This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donna Adelson's new lawyers are filed several motions, including a motion to suppress a jail call that led to her arrest, and a motion for bail/bond, arguing that she is not a flight risk. The Judge is very firm with the June 2025 trial date but Donna wants bail before the trial begins stating it is hard to communicate with her attorneys while in custody, getting harassed by inmates and needs special medical care. The judge has set a hearing to make a determination about bail on February 26th. Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/-AAmjQbR2RM?t=5800s RESOURCES Jail Call - https://youtu.be/6M34oXfzGpM This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Judicial Court denied Karen Read's motion regarding dismissing counts 1 and 3. Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator, is undergoing disciplinary hearings. These hearings are currently ongoing and Day 3 will continue in March. The Re-trial is scheduled for April 1st. The defense is requesting the court to order the prosecution to produce all video evidence and associated metadata in a forensically sound manner. We are still waiting for the defense to file their Motion to Dismiss and the deadline is Feb 20th. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/rbYylRyjISk This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Read's motion for expert expenses was denied because the Commonwealth had expressed concerns that the original video footage might not exist. It was revealed that a now retired detective had downloaded selected videos from that day and saved them on a hard drive and possibly a iCloud account. These videos had not been turned over to the defense before the first trial. The Commonwealth has turned over voluminous new discovery to the defense ahead of the second trial, including new experts, expert reports, and full files. The retrial is expected to be a completely different case, with a new accident reconstructionist and a new accident reconstruction process. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/uUswAe3_dKA RESOURCES Last Quick Bits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah325Hs6TM0 Ruling On Defense Expert Witness Mr. Green - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlDjD1Pg1Jo Alec Baldwin Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLvDml0N_vUJ4wINrMLKHHS This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “It Ends With Us” lawsuits have a court date of March 9th, 2026. The attorneys faced off in Court on February 3rd, 2025, arguing who started the smear campaign and the judge promptly told them to knock it off. The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Federal lawsuits against each other have been consolidated and many issues were addressed. The Joneswork PR vs Baldoni lawsuit was filed on January 27th, 2025, and is a related lawsuit to the consolidated cases. The NY Times hasn’t been served yet and Lively’s attorneys argued that the case may need to be unconsolidated after just being recently consolidated due to The NY Times being a defendant. Lively intends to file a Protective Order on Discovery which is normal for high profile cases. Diddy received a Superseding Indictment which added additional victims to the racketeering conspiracy charges. Shortly after Karen Read’s Hearing on January 31st, 2025, Judge Cannone made a ruling not to do a Daubert Hearing on the defense digital forensics expert, Mr. Green. She had also narrowed a prior ruling regarding journalist Gretchen Voss’ notes allowing most of it to remain private. Sarah Boone wrote a letter to the courts because she said that a Notice to Appeal was not filed on her case. The Court wrote back to her informing who her Appellate Attorney is. According to the Sarah Boone’s Online Docket, it says that the Notice of Appeal was filed on December 18th, 2024 but received by the Clerk on January 31st, 2025. It seems like a clerical error and it should not affect the progress of her case. RESOURCES Baldoni Wayfarer Parties Website – https://thelawsuitinfo.com Lively Federal Lawsuit Complaint – https://emilydbaker.com/LivelyFederalComplaint This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On January 31st, 2025, the Karen Read case continues with a hearing focused on motions and discovery. The defense argues over expert witness fees due to unavailable evidence, while the prosecution provides updates on new experts and witness interviews. The judge also indicated that a Daubert hearing regarding the defense's expert, Mr. Green, was unlikely and that they would issue an order by Monday. The defense requested more time to file a motion to dismiss, while the prosecution stated that they were still providing discovery to the defense. There's still upcoming motions in limine and motions to suppress, and the need for all discovery to be turned over ahead of the re-trial. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/ze-mWajMd2g RESOURCES Tuesday's live stream - https://www.youtube.com/live/7dNN7AE5mek The Alec Baldwin Rust Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJRVvIIF9jT5PfqCzlSMiib This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kouri Richins, accused of killing her husband with a poisoned Moscow Mule, is back in court on January 23rd, 2025. The defense has filed motions to suppress key evidence, including electronic data, statements made by Kouri, and the infamous "Walk The Dog Letter." The defense argues that this letter is inadmissible because it was obtained illegally. The judge has not yet ruled on the motions to suppress. The trial is set to begin in at the end of April. Surprisingly, Prosecutor Attorney Bloodworth, said that every Law Nerd on the internet calls Docket 214, the "Walk The Dog Letter." Indeed we do. Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/ekBeqHw9ZQg This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prosecution has asked for a hearing to determine whether or not Mr. Green, Karen Read's digital forensic expert, can testify. The defense argued that all forensic experts use the same methodology—they take the digital extraction, run it through different tools, and interpret the information. The defense also argued that the prosecution's efforts to prevent the expert from testifying are "dystopian" and "Orwellian." The defense asked the court to deny the motion and not have a Daubert Hearing. The prosecution's police expert, Trooper Guarino, ran Jen McCabe's phone through two different analyzer programs and one program indicated that the Google search was there, and that was not turned over to the defense in the initial report. It'll be interesting to see what happens Friday's hearing and we'll be paying attention to how many times Mr. Alessi says "Orwellian" and if the court brings up the ACCRA experts and the discovery issue. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/7dNN7AE5mek This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit Saga, the attorneys are accusing each other of making statements that could prejudice a future jury, and are a breadth away from asking for sanctions. In the Karen Reed case, the defense filed a new motion regarding the waste of their experts' time and shared some new information about what the prosecution hasn’t turned over. Keefe D's Las Vegas prosecution for the murder of Tupac Shakur is moving forward despite his argument that a past immunity offer protects him from prosecution. The court indicated in its ruling that there is no proof of an immunity agreement; we will see if it gets appealed. Kouri Richins was back in court arguing her pre-trial evidence motions similar to Bryan Kohberger. Finally, Bryan Kohberger was in court for two days, covering multiple hearings, and the judge will be ruling on those in the near future. RESOURCES Bryan Kohberger Hearing Summary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnsdtQf5dyo Kouri Richins “Walk The Dog” Letter Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vmnAHDbBJ0 Indictment in Tupac Shakur Murder - https://youtu.be/qlrnLM_CJcE It Ends With Us Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY6L7h2Asdc This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bryan Kohberger case held hearings on January 23rd and 24th, 2025. The first part of the hearing was sealed, and the rest were public. The defense argued motions to suppress evidence, including what was gathered from Kohberger's apartment, Amazon account, Apple accounts, cell phone data, and vehicle. The defense also requested a Franks Hearing to determine if there were misstatements or omissions in the affidavits that led to the search warrants. The court indicated that it was not persuaded that the Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) DNA evidence would be suppressed and questioned Kohberger's right to privacy in DNA databases that he had not submitted his DNA to. The court also questioned whether DNA on a knife sheath that tracked back to the defendant was enough for a judge or magistrate to find probable cause for search warrant affidavits. The court warned the state that its expert disclosure work was not done and needed to be supplemented. The judge has been thoughtful in their rulings and has taken charge of the trial, toning down the courtroom theatrics. Watch the full coverage: Day 1 - https://youtube.com/live/nimoYqs4CwM Day 2 - https://youtube.com/live/toMmYBgVYgk RESOURCES Bryan Kohberger Case Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday, January 17th, 2025, the US Supreme Court upheld as constitutional the law that would effectively ban TikTok if it doesn’t divest from Byte Dance, who operates the app before January 19th. That leads to the app ‘going dark’ on Saturday, January 18th, due to the law, and then surprising users by reinstating some service on January 19th. The Bill allows for a one-time 90-day extension to the Bill's implementation with some very specific carve outs. Let’s take a look at what those are. On Thursday, January 16th, the latest in the saga of litigation stemming from the set of ‘It Ends With Us’ was filed in Federal Court in New York. This suit, which attorney Bryan Freedman had been stating would be filed, sues Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their PR representative Leslie Sloan and Sloan’s company. The suit alleges essentially the opposite of Lively’s previously filed suit, that it was Lively who contrived a media smear campaign against Baldoni and her complaints of harassment on set was fabricated to use as leverage to ‘take over’ the movie and wrest control from Baldoni as director and Wayfarer as the studio. Both Lively’s suit and Baldoni’s suit now have the same Southern District of New York Judge, and the first date is set in the Baldoni suit. Lively and Reynolds waived service, so their answers are due on March 2nd, 2025. RESOURCES Wendy Williams Sealed Documents - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puCNv09kjwc&t=0s Wendy Williams Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf9F3L5fQ9U&t=0s Supreme Court TikTok Hearing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Fkz-BCqjs&t=0s Blake Lively’s Initial Complaint - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yfwMzSLaU&t=0s This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In February 2022, I went over these documents with the Law Nerds before the Court sealed all of the filings and any future activity. Wells Fargo froze Wendy Williams’ accounts and was seeking a guardianship over her finances. Williams filed an emergency petition for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to regain access to her accounts. Wells Fargo claimed it froze Williams’ accounts due to concerns about undue influence and financial exploitation, citing advisement from Williams’ former financial advisor and other unnamed third parties. The court ordered Wells Fargo to show cause why an order should not be entered to unfreeze Williams’ accounts. Wells Fargo filed a guardianship petition and requested that the records be sealed to protect Williams’ privacy. The court granted Wells Fargo’s request to seal the records. RESOURCES February 11, 2022, Live Stream - https://youtube.com/live/Uf9F3L5fQ9U February 18, 2022, Live Stream - https://youtube.com/live/ZqDs1-kqRJs Wendy Williams Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIcjZ2a1PNdfUU-gm-H-qde This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diddy's lawyers filed a document that was later stricken from the docket and resubmitted in a more redacted version due to it containing information that characterized things watched on videos that are subject to a protective order. The government and the victim were displeased with the original filing. The defense argues that they complied with the court's order by filing a more redacted version but believe it's unfair and will result in an unfairly polluted jury pool. They also argue that their characterization of the evidence was appropriate and should not be sealed. The defense's argument that the protective order is too broad is disagreed with, as the protective order is already in place and they should wait for it to change before filing things not under seal. A hearing will likely be held in February to determine if the protective order will be modified, including whether the defense will have digital and physical access to the videos in question. The trial is still expected to be in May, but dealing with digital experts is not a swift process, so it may be delayed. Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/xOgCXktdUMg?t=1682s RESOURCES Previous Diddy Live Stream - https://youtube.com/live/RgYrgSJBYEA This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and others for $400 million, alleging extortion and defamation. The latest developments in the "It Ends With Us" lawsuit saga, including the involvement of Wayfarer Studios, The New York Times, The Agency Group PR, Joneswork PR, Vision PR, and the multiple lawsuits filed by both sides. Stay tuned for Monday's Podcast Episode for more updates on this case as it unfolds. Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/xOgCXktdUMg?t=5340s RESOURCES Baldoni's Lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds - https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25493725/baldoni-v-reynolds-lively.pdf This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diddy's lawyers argue that the videos in the sex trafficking case against him should be made available to the defense. They argue that the videos will show that the relationship was consensual and that the government's case is sexist. The defense also claims that the government is "kink shaming" Diddy and that the victim was consenting. The government has offered to have a neutral expert enhance the videos, but the defense has refused. Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/RgYrgSJBYEA This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alec Baldwin is suing Kari Morrissey and others involved in the Rust case after the case against him was dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. The judge recused all judges in the district from the case, so it will be moved to a different district. Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ShdIo8I-Qs?t=5280s This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the Karen Reed case, Trooper Proctor, the lead investigator, faces a disciplinary trial on January 15, 2025, with potential termination on the table. The outcome could impact the retrial, as Proctor's handling of evidence is crucial. The Commonwealth may exclude the accident reconstruction biomechanical engineers from ARKA, who testified that John O'Keefe's injuries weren't consistent with a vehicle collision. Dr. Russell's testimony that O'Keefe's arm injuries were more consistent with a dog bite than a car accident will be allowed, but the court noted she didn't compare the dog's dentition to the injuries. The prosecution has obtained molds of the dog's teeth and measurements of its paws and claws. Watch the full coverage: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ShdIo8I-Qs?t=1118s This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court heard arguments to uphold the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act or strike it down. Elizabeth Prelogar, US Solicitor General, argued that TikTok poses a national security threat and that the ban is necessary to protect American data. Noel Francisco represented TikTok and argued that the ban is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment rights of its users. Jeffrey L Fisher, TikTok Creators Representative, also made similar arguments. TikTok argued that its algorithm is an editorial decision and that it is a publisher, not just a host of user-generated content. Could this admission remove Section 230 protection from TikTok? This raises questions about the role of social media platforms in moderating content and the extent to which they can be held liable for the actions of their users. The outcome of the case could have major implications for the future of TikTok and other social media platforms. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/a6Fkz-BCqjs RESOURCES Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7521 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alec Baldwin is suing Kari Morrissey and others involved in the Rust case. The lawsuit stems from Baldwin claiming he was wrongly prosecuted for the accidental shooting death of Helena Hutchins on the set of Rust. The case was dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct. Baldwin is suing for violation of his civil rights, conspiracy, malicious abuse of process, defamation and other causes of action. Attorney Alex Spiro represents both Baldwin and Jay-Z. The judge in the Jay-Z case has had enough of his antics, who has asked him to tone down his inflammatory language, ad hominem attacks and filing copious amounts of litigation to seemingly drown the other side. The "It Ends With Us" lawsuits are a trilogy of litigation. The lawsuits are centered around allegations of harassment, retaliation, and breach of contract. Stephanie Jones and her company, Jonesworks, are suing Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer, Jennifer Abel, Melissa Nathan, and up to 10 John Does for secretly coordinating a media smear campaign against Baldoni's film co-star, Blake Lively, and then used the crisis as an opportunity to drive a wedge between Jones and Baldoni, and to publicly pin blame for this smear campaign on Jones - when Jones had no knowledge or involvement in it. Justin Baldoni sued The New York Times for an article published on December 21st, 2024 covering a complaint filed by Blake Lively with the California Civil Rights Department. He alleges the Times failed to properly investigate these claims before publishing its article and it is defamatory, constitutes false light, invasion of privacy, promissory fraud, and breach of implied-in-fact contract. Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Wayfarer, Jennifer Abel, Melissa Nathan in New York alleging the same things filed in the California Complaint. We’re not sure why this wasn’t filed in California but think this has to be a strategic advantage. RESOURCES NM v Alec Baldwin Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLvDml0N_vUJ4wINrMLKHHS Kari Morrissey Asks Judge to Reconsider Dismissal with Prejudice - https://www.youtube.com/live/ORPpIBhrpOY Jay-Z Named in Diddy Lawsuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSCZvUOQyw Live Breakdown of the “It Ends With Us” Trilogy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY6L7h2Asdc Blake Lively’s Complaint - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0yfwMzSLaU This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Read and her legal team are back in court for the second day of the Daubert Hearing. They are evaluating the Defense 'dog bite expert' to determine what testimony will be permitted in the re-trial and the scope of Dr. Russell's testimony. We also learned that the prosecution actually went and found the dog, Chloe, and did measurements on her claws and paws and did molds of her jaws and bites as well. Karen Read is scheduled to go back to court for Oral Arguments with another Daubert Hearing regarding the Digital Defense Expert, Rule 14 Discovery Motions with regard to the ARCA Experts on January 31st, 2025 at 9am ET. Based on how that goes, then possibly we will have an Evidentiary Hearing on February 6th, 2025, at 9am ET that could run into the 7th. Watch the full coverage: https://youtube.com/live/mqwz88FkNm8 RESOURCES Catch up on Day 1 Quickly - https://youtu.be/587k95WaryI?si=l7QZKWLVnXmBz1mO Day 1 Full Court Day - https://youtube.com/live/MjU4nGT3TSs This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colin v. Cuthbert is the food lawsuit that stole my heart. It might have been the first Food Court topic. This Trademark Case is filled with cheeky replies from Aldi's social media campaign that is delightful. Enjoy this blast from the past that you didn't know you needed. RESOURCES Food Court Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKZ4dv4LpAmHKT-czjE9Dl9 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices