Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno

Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno

In the courtroom, she's known for taking on the toughest cases. Now, criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno is leading a team of top investigators and legal minds as they dig into the biggest crime stories in America — uncovering evidence, exposing hidden angles, and breaking down the cases everyone is talking about. Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno. New episodes weekly. Watch & Listen on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.

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April 9, 2026 36 mins
Donna and trial attorney Anne Bremner discuss the harrowing testimony of the wife who lived to tell her story and the bombshell FaceTime call from the defendant's own son that may have sealed his fate. They examine the "first aggressor" defense, the mysterious missing syringe, and why a prominent doctor chose to go to trial rather than accept a plea deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tiger Woods faces potential jail time in Martin County as legal experts debate if his DUI crash will lead to a conviction. Donna and former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg discuss the uphill battle for prosecutors, the impact of high-stakes body cam footage, and whether the golf legend's "special treatment" has finally run out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and daughters in 2018, but the family’s nightmare continues through online abuse. Donna sits down with Tom Grant, lawyer for Shanann Watts’ family, to discuss her "re-victimization". They explore the dark side of true crime fandom, the push for "Shanann’s Law," and whether Section 230 should finally be reformed to hold social media platforms accountable for targeted harassment and defamation....
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Donna and former NYPD Chief of Department John Chell dissect the case of a Boston police officer who is facing manslaughter charges just eight days after a violent carjacking ended in a deadly shooting. Fox News Correspondent Molly Line highlights mixed reactions from city leadership and specific concerns about the District Attorney's decision to press charges before a grand jury review. FOLLOW CRIME & JUSTICE YouTube: https://...
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March 26, 2026 38 mins
Kouri Richins is guilty. Donna Rotunno and criminal defense attorney Jonna Spilbor delve into the "thousand cuts" of evidence that sealed her fate. From suspicious Google searches for "luxury prisons" to a "walk the dog" jailhouse letter, they examine how the children's author failed to orchestrate a not-guilty verdict. Plus, a look at the chilling financial motive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
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A college student's life is cut short in a deadly ambush.  Donna is joined by retired Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Eugene Roy to dissect the "senseless and preventable" killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman on the Chicago lakefront by an illegal immigrant. The duo challenges the "victim-shaming" rhetoric from local officials and critiques the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson regard...
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Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney and author of Dig Me a Grave, Dick Harpootlian, joins Donna to break down the high-stakes appeal of the convicted murderer. Harpootlian reveals behind-the-scenes details of the investigation into Court Clerk Becky Hill, who is accused of pressuring jurors to secure a guilty verdict for book royalties. From the "ridiculous" financial motive arguments to the "sinister" behavior of court staff, they a...
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Donna and WSJ’s Valerie Bauerlein dive into the South Carolina Supreme Court’s recent arguments on jury tampering and the potential for a new trial for Alex Murdaugh. Valerie describes the power and influence the Murdaughs held over the Lowcountry and explores the rot that brought a legal empire crashing down. Plus, an update on Murdaugh’s surviving son, Buster, and the single piece of digital evidence that sealed Alex's fate. Va...
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Harvey Weinstein breaks his silence from Rikers Island, while John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello makes a desperate mercy plea to the court.  Donna Rotunno and criminal defense attorney James Leonard weigh in on the legal fallout of Weinstein’s controversial Hollywood Reporter interview and the perplexing "Boca Bash" attempted murder trial involving a 90 Day Fiancé alum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
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Donna Rotunno sits down with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Valerie Bauerlein to dissect the shooting of Scott Spivey on Camp Swamp Road. After two years of being treated as a case of self-defense, new evidence has emerged, including shocking secret recordings of the shooter, Weldon Boyd. Donna and Valerie explore the thin line between protection and pursuit, the missteps at the crime scene, and a landmark ruling that c...
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Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is facing a career-defining legal battle. Donna Rotunno is breaking down the latest details with FOX Sports Reporter Jackson Thompson. Then, Founder of Achilles PR, Doug Eldridge, joins to dissect the legal strategy and the "court of public opinion". Plus, a look at Britney Spears’ recent arrest, is her direct apology a brilliant legal move or a cry for help?  Learn more about your ad ch...
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Donna Rotunno and criminal defense attorney David Wohl dissect the legal strategy behind Justin Timberlake’s move to block his DUI bodycam footage and whether the "irreparable harm" standard actually holds up in court. Plus, the pair analyzes Shia LaBeouf’s bizarre "Napoleon complex" defense following his Mardi Gras battery arrest. Finally, Fox News Digital’s Mike Ruiz shares an update in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case, new Ring...
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Donna Rotunno tackles three major cases: first, she and defense attorney Patrick Fagan explore a scientific challenge in the car crash that left NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and brother dead. Next, forensic expert Peter Valentin explores "unforced errors" in difficult cases like Nancy Guthrie.  Finally, Donna reports from New York on the high-stakes Clinton depositions tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Donna Rotunno dissects the Kouri Richins trial on Day 3 of testimony. East Idaho News Reporter Nate Eaton joins and reveals explosive text messages and "rich" memes sent just hours after Eric Richins’ death. Later, Donna and renowned criminal defense attorney Catharine O'Daniel scrutinize the apparent “staged" home invasion involving former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, now accused of killing his wife. Learn more about y...
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Nineteen days have passed since Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home, and the search is only intensifying. Donna and Criminal Defense Attorney Damon Cheronis explore the "ebb and flow" of evidence, from a discarded glove that failed to provide a DNA hit to the FBI’s massive behind-the-scenes operation. Later, they weigh in on the bombshell arrest shaking the British Monarchy to its core, former Prince Andrew's arrest on sus...
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February 18, 2026 35 mins
The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its third week with more questions than answers. High-profile criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno launches her brand-new podcast, Crime & Justice, by taking a deep dive into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson home. Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and criminal defense attorney David Gaeger join Donna to probe the "two steps forward, three steps back" nature of the investigatio...
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February 11, 2026 1 min
In the courtroom, she's known for taking on the toughest cases. Now, criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno is leading a team of top investigators and legal minds as they dig into the biggest crime stories in America — uncovering evidence, exposing hidden angles, and breaking down the cases everyone is talking about. Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno. New episodes weekly. Watch & Listen on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you...
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