Brendan Banfield’s Statement During Sentencing | Case Brief

Proctor’s Emergency Motion to Avoid Deposition! | The Emily Show

In this episode of The Emily Show, we break down the latest emergency legal maneuvers in the Karen Read "multiverse." Following a massive new lawsuit filed against the Town of Canton and Massachusetts State Police, Michael Proctor has filed an emergency motion to avoid his scheduled deposition. We explore the history of Proctor's attempts to delay discovery, the "personal circumstances" cited in his latest filing, and the Judge's response. RESOURCES Karen Read Civil Status Hearing from June 3 - https://youtu.be/OLiagNatxIE [https://youtu.be/OLiagNatxIE]  Depp v. Heard Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0] Karen Read Discovery Hearing May 7 - https://youtu.be/TZcwvptBlhE [https://youtu.be/TZcwvptBlhE] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Brendan Banfield’s Statement During Sentencing | Case Brief

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Uk58-KWKbDY [https://youtu.be/Uk58-KWKbDY]  On Friday, June 5, 2026, Brendan Banfield was sentenced for the aggravated murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan. During the proceedings, the court heard emotional impact statements and the manipulative nature of the defendant. The Judge characterized the crimes as "calculated" and "evil," noting the lack of remorse shown by Banfield, who used his own statement to maintain his innocence and criticize the legal system. RESOURCES Brendan Banfield Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJb4sr2pUz0DBmbgee_wMs9 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJb4sr2pUz0DBmbgee_wMs9] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Karen Read Sues Canton & MSP! Proctor & Goode Uncovered Misconduct Gets Worse | Case Brief

Use code EDB at https://jonesroadbeauty.com [https://jonesroadbeauty.com] to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/OLiagNatxIE [https://youtu.be/OLiagNatxIE]  This Case Brief provides a deep dive into the intensifying legal battles surrounding the Karen Read case, featuring an analysis of a contentious civil hearing where the judge expressed extreme frustration over discovery delays and the minimal number of depositions completed to date. Emily also details a major new federal lawsuit filed by Read against the Massachusetts State Police and the Town of Canton, which alleges a deep-seated culture of bigotry and institutional rot, citing horrific and graphic text messages exchanged between former investigators Michael Proctor and Sergeant Sean Goode. The discussion also covers the sudden resignation of Sergeant Goode following an internal misconduct probe and the revelation of Proctor's extensive iCloud data—dating back to 2013—containing racial slurs, misogynistic remarks, and discussions of planting evidence. Ultimately, the speaker reflects on the systemic failures that have hampered a just investigation into the death of John O'Keefe, leaving his family without the clear answers they deserve. RESOURCES Karen Read v. MSP & Canton -- https://emilydbaker.com/readvmsp [https://emilydbaker.com/readvmsp]  Karen Read 2025 Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL3CbMJHvrKiAD1aDNcblnO [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL3CbMJHvrKiAD1aDNcblnO]  Karen Read 2024 Mistrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Kouri Richins: Can a Convicted Killer Still Inherit Their Victim’s Estate? | Case Brief

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/7MCkkgZBTw8 [https://youtu.be/7MCkkgZBTw8]  In the wake of Kouri Richins' unanimous conviction for the aggravated murder of her husband, Eric Richins, on March 16, 2026, the court has reached a significant turning point in the parallel civil estate litigation. On May 12, 2026, Judge Mrazik issued a summary judgment granting a petition to determine that Kouri committed a "disqualifying homicide". This ruling effectively invokes Utah's "slayer statute," which dictates that a person convicted of such an offense forfeits all rights as an heir or beneficiary. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO]  Last Kouri Civil Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ExdtGg5iE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ExdtGg5iE] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Will The Court Grant Kouri Richins Another Extension? | Case Brief

Use code EDB at https://jonesroadbeauty.com [https://jonesroadbeauty.com] to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/7MCkkgZBTw8 [https://youtu.be/7MCkkgZBTw8]  In this Case Brief, Kouri Richins’ defense team has filed a notice of appeal and requested an extension, to file a motion for a new trial. They cited reasons for this extension including planned travel for two of the three defense attorneys, difficulties communicating with Richins due to her 30-day lockdown at Utah State Prison, and the significant time required to prepare video clips and transcripts from the lengthy trial record. The state has opposed this extension, arguing that the defense has already been granted double the standard 14 days allowed by rule 24 and that the victims deserve finality. Furthermore, reports indicate that a juror from the case revealed she was contacted by the defense's private investigator and a lawyer who unsuccessfully attempted to have her admit to an error on one of the guilty counts. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]