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Nevin Shapiro shares raw insight into what it’s really like when the U.S. government comes for you—drawing direct comparisons to his 62-count federal case. The team explores how Cassie's testimony sets the tone, but the feds are building something far larger using multiple witnesses, credibility layers, and a pattern of behavior that fits the Rico Act. Kid Curry’s shocking testimony, the eerie Harvey Weinstein parallels, and even bizarre details like “lube” all serve to create a consistent image of control, coercion, and abuse that federal prosecutors thrive on.
We also pull back the curtain on legal power plays, media manipulation, and public perception. Are people underestimating how real this is? Is this a personal takedown at a corporate level? With a 96% conviction rate, the feds don’t play fair—they play to win. Hosted by Andy Hernandez, Nevin Shapiro, and Anita Delgado, this is more than commentary—it’s courtroom strategy, first-hand experience, and cultural critique rolled into one powerful episode. Don’t miss this one.
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Key Timestamps:
00:10:03 — Nevin: “They hit me with 62 victims”
00:11:57 — “They’re still practicing law… and on TV”
00:17:06 — Fighting the full power of the U.S. government
00:27:03 — Cassie isn’t the case… she’s just the start
00:30:32 — Diddy vs. Weinstein? Control, coercion, fear
00:33:25 — “They got this guy 20 ways to Sunday”
00:35:28 — “Where’s the Rico? We’re in inning two”
00:44:36 — “These feds don’t miss — 96% conviction rate”
00:45:19 — “This ain’t TV — when they come, they come hard”
📲 Follow the Hosts on Instagram:
Anita Marks: https://www.instagram.com/anita_marks
Nevin Shapiro: https://www.instagram.com/nevinshapiro/
🎬 Producer:
Michael Lazo: https://www.instagram.com/digilazo/
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