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 https://youtube.com/live/Dzw2nF2Xayk?feature=share 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

14m

Apr 12

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

10m

Apr 11

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

5m

Apr 09

Get OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/LAWNERD http://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

46m

Apr 07

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

3m

Apr 04

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

5m

Apr 03

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

7m

Apr 02

Control Body Odor with @LUMEDEODORANT and get off with promo code LAWNERD at https://Lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod #ad Get OFF @HONEYLOVE by going to honeylove.com/LAWNERD https://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

58m

Mar 31

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

6m

Mar 27

Get 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

56m

Mar 24

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

5m

Mar 20

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

17m

Mar 19

LAW NERD APP - https://LawNerdApp.com 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

45m

Mar 12

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

1h 9m

Mar 10

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

19m

Mar 07

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

19m

Mar 05

Law Nerd App - https://LawNerdApp.com 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. 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

1h 35m

Mar 03

Law Nerd App - https://LawNerdapp.com https://lawnerdapp.com Law Nerd Shop - https://LawNerdShop.com 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

41m

Feb 24

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 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

14m

Feb 20

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 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

12m

Feb 19

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 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  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

35m

Feb 17

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

8m

Feb 13

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

5m

Feb 13

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

12m

Feb 12

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

19m

Feb 07

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 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

1h 7m

Feb 04

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

11m

Feb 01

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

5m

Jan 30

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

3m

Jan 29

In the ‘It Ends With Us’ Lawsuit Saga, there are allegations of violations of attorney rules of ethics. Both sides are accusing each other of making statements that could prejudice a future jury. The judge will most likely remind the attorneys of their ethical obligations. In the Karen Reed case, the defense filed a motion regarding a video from the sally port, alleging that it was withheld from the defense at the first trial. The defense also learned that the commonwealth provided video surveillance footage after the trial that was not previously disclosed. Keefe D's latest issue revolves around whether he has immunity from prosecution for the murder of Tupac Shakur. The judge ruled that he isn't protected due to a lack of proof of immunity deals. Kouri Richins had a recent hearing covering evidentiary suppression, but live streaming is not allowed in the courtroom. I will cover that hearing this week. Bryan Kohberger also had a hearing that we covered last week. The judge took everything under submission, including motions regarding investigative genetic genealogy DNA and will issue a ruling soon. 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

38m

Jan 27