Day 1 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/dCpQt7jwelE
Day 2 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/593-35a2JJo
Kouri Richins is accused of murder for the death of her husband Eric Richins. She was arrested over a year after his death and after she wrote a children’s book about grief.
Her communications from jail, the ‘walk the dog letter’, and her Google searches, ‘luxury prisons for rich people,’ are just a part of what has kept this case in the headlines.
A preliminary hearing is a process to determine if there is enough evidence to hold someone over for trial. There is no jury present and the judge is the finder of fact.
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The family of John O’Keefe filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read along with CF McCarthy’s and The Waterfall Bar & Grill. This civil lawsuit is separate from the new murder trial she will be facing in January 2025.
The O’Keefe’s blame the bars for overserving Karen Read and causing her to make reckless decisions that lead to John’s death.
The 80-year-old disgraced lawyer, Tom Girardi, was convicted on all counts and is facing 80 years in federal prison. His sentencing will be in December 2024.
I will also cover the change of venue hearing for Bryan Kohberger on Thursday, August 29th.
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Karen Read’s Motion to Dismiss was denied.
The State’s Supreme Court is taking up Alex Murdaugh’s new trial appeal.
Donna Adelson filed a motion to dismiss the case, motions in limine, and a motion to move to a smaller courtroom.
Tom Girardi took the stand in his trial, but will his testimony turn the jurors on his side? Closing Arguments will be on Monday, August 26th and then the case will be given to the jury for deliberation.
Finally, the family of French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet filed a wrongful death lawsuit for $50 Million against Oceangate Submarine.
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Actor Matthew Perry died unexpectedly on October 28th, 2023, after being found unresponsive in his hot tub. The cause of death was the acute effects of ketamine including contributing factors of drowning. Five people have been charged by the Feds in connection with his death, including 2 doctors and his live-in personal assistant.
The charges include: Conspiracy to Distribute Ketamine; Distribution of Ketamine Resulting in Death; Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine; Altering and Falsifying Records Related to a Federal Investigation; and more.
The First Superseding Indictment outlines the timeline of events that led to Perry’s untimely death.
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Disney is trying to have a widower’s wrongful death lawsuit dismissed and sent to arbitration. Disney stated that the couple had signed up for a Disney+ trial in the past and the terms of service state that the consumer’s right to a jury trial in any dispute would forever be barred. Disney lawyers also claim there is an arbitration clause when you get a Disney park ticket as well.
In the Alex Murdaugh case, the Supreme Court granted a direct hearing of his appeal about his motion for a New Trial, which Justice Toal had previously denied. They will also take up if South Carolina will keep the standard that requires a defendant to show that the jurors were impacted and in any way prejudiced.
The Tom Girardi trial should end this week and jurors might make a decision depending on when they get the case goes to deliberation.
The LA Innocence Project took on the Scott Peterson Case this year. DNA testing on a piece of duct tape found on Laci was granted. We are waiting for the results and if something comes out of that, then a bid for a new trial can be made.
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U.S. Gymnast, Jordan Chiles, was stripped of her floor exercise bronze medal in the 2024 Olympics. I break down the law behind the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling and some things that don’t add up.
I also review the statements made by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), USA Gymnastics, the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and the International Olympic Committee.
The Young Thug RICO trial has resumed with Kenneth Copeland’s testimony. He told prosecutors under cross-examination that he lied to the detectives so that he would not be held in custody. The court denied the defense’s motions to dismiss so the defense attorneys have taken a writ.
As of Monday, August 12th, Tom Girardi was on day four of his trial. I went over the witness covered right before I began filming the podcast. The prosecutors are already done with half of the witnesses on their list, so this should be a fast trial.
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On Friday, August 9th, Karen Read had a hearing for the oral arguments toward the motion to dismiss. The Defense is asking the court to reach out to all 12 jurors to know if they were unanimous on counts 1 and 3. The Prosecution has countered that doing so would be inquiring into the jurors’ deliberative process. The Judge took all arguments under advisement and will make a written ruling.
On Thursday, August 8th, Kouri Richins had a hearing on the motion to disqualify the prosecution. The court denied that motion and there will be a preliminary hearing in the last week of August which I will be covering on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel.
The Judge in the Alec Baldwin Rust case filed a written motion detailing the dismissal. Kari Morrisey, the prosecutor in the Hannah Gutierrez case, filed a snarky opposition to having a new trial and disagreed with the judge’s decision to dismiss the Alec Baldwin trial.
The court has denied the defense’s motions to recuse the prosecutors in the Young Thug case. The defense intends to appeal the decision. The trial resumes on August 12th, and the new judge will ask the jury if they can strike Kenneth Copeland’s testimony. If that can not happen, the judge will declare a mistrial and seek a new jury.
Tom Girardi’s trial is now underway. The strategy is to shift the blame for the client’s stolen money to the CFO, Chris Kamon.
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On August 5th, 2024, the YSL Young Thug RICO trial starts again. The new judge, Judge Whitaker, granted Young Thug’s motion to strike all rulings, proceedings, etc that have happened since June 12th, 2024.
A supplement to Deamonte Kendrick’s motion for mistrial has also been filed, alleging Brady violations, while yet another transcript has come to light regarding the ex parte meeting with Judge Glanville.
Tom Girardi’s trial begins on August 6th, 2024, for stealing client settlement money. I break down the charges and the trial memorandum.
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Filed in October 2020, the years-long litigation between Tati Westbrook, Halo Beauty, and her former business partner is finally over. On July 31st, 2024, a stipulated order to dismiss with prejudice was filed. On August 1st, 2024, Tati posted on YouTube that the case had settled, that she was stepping away from Halo Beauty, that she retains the rights to her name, and that she would be looking at other cosmetics and perfume products going forward.
The Court of Appeals has granted Hannah Gutierrez’s request to have the defense’s motions, including one for a new trial, reviewed by the lower trial courts. The defense asked for an immediate release while the litigation is ongoing.
In a rather snarky response, Kari Morrissey argued that the motion for immediate release is premature and should not be addressed until the motion for a new trial is decided. Morrissey also asserted that the defense’s case was not significantly affected by any missing elements, despite the absence of an expert report, and thus does not warrant a new trial.
Hayley Paige’s 2020 lawsuit is also now finally resolved. The court of appeals gave Hayley Paige back her Instagram account and she has subsequently settled the lawsuit with her former employer JLM Couture for over $260,000 allowing her to move forward designing under her name.
The TikTok Psychic Defamation case continues as TikTok relitigates its claims when responding to the professor’s opposition to removing the judge and amending the judgment.
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Two more officers in the Karen Read case are under internal investigation. Trooper Bukhenik and Lieutenant Tully were in the group chat with Trooper Proctor when he disparaged Karen Read.
A scheduling hearing is on the calendar for July 22nd, 2024. The court will hear oral arguments regarding the dismissal of counts one and three on August 9th, 2024. I break down count two in the podcast. The trial is scheduled to begin on January 27th, 2025, to account for the possibility of an appeal.
Logan Paul is suing YouTuber Coffeezilla, alleging defamation related to the CryptoZoo project. At the heart of the lawsuit is Coffeezilla’s portrayal of CryptoZoo as a scam, and Paul’s claim that his comments have damaged his reputation.
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has also sued Prime Hydration, a sports drink company founded by social media influencer Logan Paul. The lawsuit alleges that Prime Hydration LLC infringed upon several trademarks of the USOPC including phrasings such as Olympic, Going for the Gold, and Team USA.
An injunction is being requested to further prevent infringement of these terms, which may be granted due to the rights the USOPC has over these phrases.
As court systems around the US move into the digital age, many of them are being attacked by ransomware.
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On the day of the scheduling conference hearing, a deliberating juror from the Karen Read trial told the media that the jury was split 9-3 on count two with nine of the jurors voting guilty.
The juror said they were unanimous on counts 1 and 3 for not guilty.
In today’s episode, I break down the charges and deep dive into count 2 and the lesser included charges.
Resources
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As the hearing for a new trial approaches in the Karen Read case, new filings have emerged, including an affidavit from an anonymous juror requesting an extended order to protect juror anonymity due to significant safety concerns. The judge granted the request by sealing the jury list indefinitely.
The Scandoval lawsuit has had several additional motions. Ariana Madix’s Anti-SLAPP motion was denied, while Rachel Leviss and her father filed an affidavit detailing the emotional distress and financial costs incurred due to Tom and Ariana’s actions.
Tom Sandoval filed a cross-complaint against Ariana, seeking the court’s declaration on liability percentages for damages. Tom posted on Instagram that he fired the attorney who filed the cross-complaint and rescinded the filing.
Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney were sued by Chef Penny of “Their Something About Her Sandwich Shop”. Per the complaint, chef Penny Davidi claims that the duo did not honor the terms of her role as COO and Director of Culinary at the restaurant. Let me know if it is something I should do a deep dive into.
Defense attorney Jason Bowles filed a motion for a new trial or dismissal in the case of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Bowles alleges that a significant amount of information was withheld from the defense, including two reports from one of the state’s weapons experts, a complete interview with Seth Kenney, and 900 pages related to state witnesses.
Judge Ural Glanville, presiding over the YSL RICO trial, was ordered to be removed from the case on Monday. A new judge has been assigned and the trial will proceed on August 5th.
In a summary judgment, the court found the purported TikTok Psychic liable for defamation against a professor at the University of Idaho. The TikToker filed a motion to amend the filing and remove the judge from the case.
Finally, Tom Girardi’s federal criminal trial for stealing client funds has been scheduled for early August.
A juror has written to the court requesting not to make the jury list public due to safety concerns.
The judge granted the motion, sealing the names indefinitely.
The defense has filed a motion that another juror came forward explaining that the jury acquitted Karen on counts 1 and 3.
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Judge Glanville has been removed from the Young Thug/YSL Trial. The trial is currently paused with the clerk of court being ordered to assign a new judge.
I brake down the order granting the recusal and what could come next!
Alec Baldwin has not given an interview since the dismissal of his trial. We are also still waiting for Hannah Gutierrez’s attorney to file their anticipated appeal motion. As soon as they come in, I will go over it.
There is a status conference hearing for the Karen Read case on July 22nd, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET that I will also cover live.
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In the Karen Read case, the Commonwealth has responded to the defense’s motion that multiple jurors came forward stating that they reached a not guilty verdict on counts 1 and 3.
The Alec Baldwin trial was shockingly dismissed with prejudice on Day 3. I break down the reasoning behind the dismissal and what this could mean for Hannah Gutierrez’s appeal.
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On October 21st, 2021, Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured Director Joel Souza. Alec Baldwin has subsequently been charged with involuntary manslaughter, which, if convicted, could land him in jail for up to 18 months.
The trial begins on Tuesday, July 10th, 2024. Hannah Gutierrez was the armorer on set who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for failing to identify that the prop gun was loaded with a live bullet instead of a dummy round. She is scheduled to be transported from custody on Saturday, July 13th, 2024.
Does this mean she might be on the witness stand even though use immunity was not granted to her by the judge?
Jury Selection was completed on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, with the jury consisting of 11 women and 5 men.
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Alec Baldwin’s Rust trial will begin on Tuesday, July 9th with jury selection. The lawyers have been getting spicy with each other especially since Hannah Gutierrez was not granted use immunity to testify. I’ll be providing gavel-to-gavel coverage of this explosive trial.
Karen Read’s case resulted in a mistrial. She will have a status conference hearing on July 22nd at 2 p.m. ET.
The Young Thug trial is postponed while his attorney is in custody for contempt. If the judge recuses himself, there is a high possibility it will also result in a mistrial.
A trial date has been set in the Bryan Kohberger case for June 2025. This might be a 3-month trial and I expect tons of litigation from now until then. I will continue to follow up on the change of venue decision that has been pushed to August 29th, 2024.
Karen Read’s 10-week-long trial ends in a mistrial. I feel for the victim’s family and the community in Canton because they don’t have answers or any sense of finality.
It’s tough to move on when you’re waiting for another trial.
There is a status conference scheduled for July 22nd, 2024 at 2pm ET on the case and the Commonwealth has indicated they intend to retry Karen Read.
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Young Thug’s attorney is arrested for contempt of court. A motion to recuse the Judge & Mistrial is filed.
Buster Murdaugh sues Netflix, HBO Max, Warner Bros, and others for making documentaries accusing him of killing Stephen Smith.
The judge denies ‘Use Immunity’ for Hannah Gutierrez to testify in the Alec Baldwin Rust Case.
The prosecution finally rests their case in the Karen Read Trial after the Medical Examiner testified that it is their opinion that John O’Keefe’s injuries are not consistent with a pedestrian-vehicle accident. We are now in the Defense’s case in chief.
