Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno

Harvey Weinstein's Lawyers Reveal Courtroom Reality

The Harvey Weinstein legal saga takes an explosive turn after his third New York trial ends in a deadlocked jury. Donna unites a powerhouse panel of past and present Weinstein defense attorneys, Teny Geragos and Damon Cheronis, for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes breakdown of what really happened inside the courtroom. Together, they unpack the massive gaps in the prosecution's evidence, how the cultural momentum of the #MeToo movement has shifted, and predict whether Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will force a fourth trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Texas Husband Flees Country After Wife’s Murder

A Texas murder suspect flees to Italy after allegedly killing his pregnant wife. Can prosecutors bring him back? Donna details the international manhunt for Lee Gilley, a Texas murder suspect who cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy while out on a $1 million bond. Joined by FOX 26 Houston Reporter Mekenna Earnhart and Criminal Defense Attorney Nicole Deborde, she examines the looming extradition, a heartbreaking custody battle, and questions about what actual evidence ties the husband to the crime.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Murdaugh Retrial Puts Death Penalty In Play | Legal Maneuvers in Luigi Mangione & Tyler Robinson Murder Cases

Donna dissects the blockbuster decision to grant Alex Murdaugh a new trial, examines the complex "split the baby" evidentiary ruling in the murder case against Luigi Mangione, and unpacks why the judge threw certain evidence out.  Plus, prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson murder case lay out what to expect at the highly anticipated July preliminary hearing in Utah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Bryan Kohberger Case: DNA & Chain of Custody Questions

Forensic Criminologist Brent Turvey joins Donna to expose what he calls major flaws in the Kohberger case. Hired for the defense, Turvey unpacks the knife sheath DNA, a hair found in a victim's hand, and questions about the evidence chain of custody. Turvey will also dissect the plea deal and whether it was a mistake for the case never to go to trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Conviction Overturned | Alex Murdaugh’s New Trial

Alex Murdaugh is getting a new trial.  After South Carolina’s highest court unanimously overturned his murder convictions, Donna reacts to the stunning legal reversal, breaking down how jury interference compromised the sanctity of the process and explains why this ruling is a massive win for the foundation of the American justice system.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]