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Law&Crime Sidebar

Law&Crime Sidebar is the must-listen podcast for true-crime and unbiased analysis. We dive deep into the biggest stories in twenty minutes or less. Join Law&Crime's Jesse Weber each morning for the latest news on the legal stories everyone is talking about.

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August 3, 2025 30 mins

Chelsea Duperon will spend the next several decades in prison for killing her daughter Lyla Cassel. Duperon admitted to beating the 8-year-old, then leaving her to die over several days. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber recounts the emotional moments when the little girl’s relatives were given an opportunity to speak before Duperon’s sentencing.

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A Disney World employee allegedly spent years secretly recording videos under the dresses of women and girls, including a 14-year-old guest. Now, the family of that alleged victim is suing Disney, claiming the company failed to protect parkgoers from Jorge Diaz Vega’s disturbing behavior. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking allegations detailed in interviews with witnesses, victims, and the suspect himself...

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In a shocking case out of the United Kingdom, ten men were convicted for grooming, abusing, and raping underage girls over a two-year period. Now a Court of Appeal has agreed that Ashley Danbridge should be in prison longer than his original sentence. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the surprising decision with UK litigator Nick Brett.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted on two federal prostitution charges, but now there are reports that President Donald Trump could be considering a pardon for the rapper. This comes as Combs’ defense team demands the judge overrule the jury’s decision ahead of sentencing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the bombshell development, the defense team’s push for a new trial, and what it all means for Diddy’s future with ...

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Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam, 19, entered a plea deal with Houston prosecutors that will send her to prison for several years for throwing her newborn baby boy into a dumpster. The teen later told police that she gave birth behind the taco truck where she worked, then put the newborn in a plastic trash bag and threw it away. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber navigates what could lead a person to do something so diabolical with psychiat...

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is still behind bars in New York after his conviction on July 2 of transportation to engage in prostitution. The music mogul is once against asking the court to release him, this time ahead of his October sentencing. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has the latest motion from the defense team, which lays out why Combs’ current incarceration is “unfair.”

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As fervor surrounding the so-called “Epstein Files” heats up, there are questions about whether convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell will be offered some sort of post-sentencing leniency, in exchange for telling the feds everything she knows about the financier’s sordid schemes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes the latest developments with former FBI agent and CEO of Chronos Investigations Colin L. Schmitt.

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Mother Katherine Richards now faces justice after her 21-month-old daughter tragically died from a lethal fentanyl overdose. Nearly two years after the heartbreaking loss, court documents and testimony reveal a harrowing story of addiction, neglect, and the growing opioid crisis devastating families nationwide. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the chilling details—from the toxicology reports to bodycam footage—with ...

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When Sandra Doorley, the district attorney for Monroe County, New York, saw a police car with its lights on behind her, she decided to drive home instead of pulling over. When the officer confronted her in her garage, she admitted she knew she was speeding, but didn’t think it mattered. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at body camera video of the incident with former Florida state’s attorney Dave Aronberg, a...

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New bodycam footage shows the moment U.S. Marshals found Dr. Neha Gupta hiding after her 4-year-old daughter was found dead in a Florida pool. Authorities say the drowning was staged—and now the pediatrician is facing a first-degree murder charge. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks it all down with veteran detective Eric Barnes.

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Entertainment mogul David Geffen is facing a bombshell lawsuit from his soon-to-be-ex-husband David Armstrong, who also uses the name Donovan Michaels. Michaels claims he was trapped in a cycle of control and emotional relationship that started as sex work. The couple reportedly did not sign a prenuptial agreement. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner breaks down the new lawsuit with criminal and civil attorney Mauricio Padil...

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Maria Kovalchuk disappeared for 10 days after attending a party in Dubai. She was later found battered and near death. In a new interview, she shares what she says really happened to her, as well as the impact the attack has had on her body. Law&Crime’s Elizabeth Millner takes a closer look at the latest developments with international law attorney David Tafuri.

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A 6-year-old boy was left with life-threatening injuries after being handcuffed and mauled by a pit bull—now his mother, 28-year-old Angelina Williams, is behind bars. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down every disturbing detail of this horrifying child abuse case, featuring chilling 911 audio, police bodycam footage, and expert legal insight from former Deputy Attorney General Mark Weaver.

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Former AP English teacher Damian Conti stood trial for unlawful sexual activity with his 16-year-old student, who gave emotional, tearful testimony about their inappropriate relationship. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down how the trial unfolded and the disturbing details that sealed Conti’s fate.

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Brianna Moore, 19, is facing aggravated manslaughter and child neglect charges after giving birth in her dorm bathroom and allegedly leaving her newborn in a shared trash can. For the first time, we hear from Moore herself as she tells police what happened in the bathroom and why she didn't call for help. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the key evidence, disturbing text messages, and Moore’s potential defense, with...

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A day meant for fun turned nightmarish at Pirates Cove Water Park near Denver. Eighteen-year-old Trenton Moskovita is accused of luring a child into a family changing room and sexually assaulting her. Police acted swiftly after the victim’s mother alerted staff, leading to his arrest on multiple serious charges—including kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the allegations, lega...

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A veteran paranormal investigator died after wrapping a sold-out tour event featuring the infamous, allegedly “possessed” Annabelle doll. Dan Rivera, a U.S. Army vet and lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research, suddenly collapsed and died in Gettysburg following a weekend of showcasing haunted artifacts tied to Ed & Lorraine Warren. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into what we know so far ab...

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Just two days before allegedly stabbing her manager to death inside a Detroit McDonald’s, Afeni Muhammad, 26, posted a disturbing Instagram rant where she blasted her supervisor. Authorities say when that same manager, Jennifer Harris, sent her home again, she allegedly returned with a knife. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber analyzes her chilling posts with criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis.

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Police in Jacksonville, Florida arrested Journee McGrew, 21, after they found a 41-year-old Waduta Woodley bludgeoned to death. But a sinister message left on the body brought up disturbing questions. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber analyzes every angle with criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Kathleen Bogenschutz.

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Prosecutors in Miami-Dade have dropped a high-profile sexual battery charge against businessman Ohad Fisherman, who was accused of assisting the Alexander brothers in a 2016 rape. A drone video posted to Facebook—allegedly showing Fisherman miles away at the time of the attack—shook up the case just before trial. But with federal prosecutors withholding key metadata, questions remain. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber speaks wit...

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