Kouri and Alex - Turning Points in Two Criminal Convictions

Luigi Mangione Withdraws Defense - Or Does He?

There is confusion about a one sentence letter submitted by counsel for Luigi Mangione, seemingly reversing news reported yesterday that he would pursue an extreme emotional disturbance defense. Rich explains the letter, the relevant provisions of CPL § 250.10, what was and wasn't withdrawn, and what it might mean going forward. Plus, he shows off his new haircut - although you can't see that on the audio.

Truth or Fiction? Alleged Sex Slave Accused of Defamation in LevFin Civil Litigation Melee

In one of the crazier cases you will find, a former JPMorgan Chase & Co. employee has sued the bank and his alleged former superior, claiming he was made a sex slave, sexually assaulted, discriminated and retaliated against, etc. The former fellow employee he has sued has counterclaimed, asserting that it is all untrue and defamatory. And thus, a salacious and hotly contested dispute is born. Rich goes over the claims on both sides, the current status of the case, what to make of the defamation claims, and how it is likely to play out moving ahead. An in-depth analysis of a complex civil litigation case involving allegations of sexual assault, discrimination, and defamation within the financial sector. The discussion covers legal strategies, case progression, and the importance of credibility in court.

Luigi Mangione - Unpacking the Backpack Decision

The judge in the state court prosecution has ruled on the admissibility of the contents of the backpack that was located at the time of Luigi Mangione's arrest. Rich goes through the contents of the decision to explain what can come into evidence, what is excluded, and which side "won" the ruling. Rich also considers the implications for the continuing state and federal prosecutions and two trials scheduled for the near future.

Kouri and Alex - Turning Points in Two Criminal Convictions

Kouri Richins has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, following a sentencing hearing where she behaved abhorrently and gave a stunningly dumb presentation to the court. Alex Murdaugh did better, as his convictions for murder have been reversed on appeal. Rich takes a look at both of these cases, what happened at the sentencing hearing, and how a court clerk derailed a murder conviction.

The Karen Read Witnesses and Kash Patel Defamation Cases - the Lawfare Panel Digs In

Continuing the trend of defamation cases over the past few years, four witnesses from the Karen Read criminal case have brought a defamation action against Ms. Read and the podcaster/journalist known as Turtleboy, while FBI Director Kash Patel has sued the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick. Assembled on the Lawfare field of battle, legal analysts Terri Austin, Marie Pereira, and Joe Richardson join host Rich Schoenstein to discuss both cases, what makes them different, and how they might play out over the years to come.