Presumed Guilty with Dick DeGuerin

From Robert Durst to David Koresh and many others, Texas attorney Dick DeGuerin has defended a long list of accused criminals. Known for his keen intellect, shrewd strategies and a wry sense of humor, Dick has mounted some of the most memorable criminal defenses in modern American history. Listen as he and host, Chris Mass, reveal the thinking behind some of these incredible trials. Special musical thanks to Matt Harlan for the use of his song "Old Allen Road".

Episodes

Ep 7: Steven Kalish - "The Gentleman Smuggler"

June 16, 2021 • 37 mins

Dick DeGuerin defended Steven Kalish, also known as the Gentleman Smuggler, who was as famous for the vast amounts of marijuana he smuggled as he was for following a code of honor. Kalish was also partly responsible for the downfall of Panamanian dictator, Manuel Noriega, through his testimony before a congressional panel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

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Ep 6: Hurley Fontenot - "Who Killed Coach?"

June 9, 2021 • 47 mins

Racial tension underscored an East Texas criminal case when Dick DeGuerin represented the black Vice Principal of a local high school who was accused of killing the white football coach over the affections of a white woman. Dick battled presumptions of the jury as well as the community to show that his client was not responsible for the murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

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Ep 5: Billy Joe Shaver - "He Brought a Gun to a Knife Fight"

June 2, 2021 • 40 mins

When acclaimed songwriter Billy Joe Shaver shot a man outside a Waco bar, he hired Dick DeGuerin who vowed to fight to prove Shaver was defending his own life. Dick used strong words, a deft strategy and a bit of courtroom theater to persuade the jury to rule in Billy Joe's favor. The tumultuous proceedings inspired Billy Joe to write his autobiographical song "The Wacko from Waco". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

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Ep 4: David Koresh (Part 2) - "The Sinful Messiah"

May 26, 2021 • 39 mins

When the ATF and FBI laid siege to the home of the Branch Davidians and its leader David Koresh, the little known religious group called on Dick DeGuerin to formulate a legal defense. Dick met with the "Sinful Messiah" as he was called by the Waco Tribune and arranged a surrender to take place after Koresh finished his interpretation of the Seven Seals. But the US government couldn't wait, sending in tanks with incendiary devices ...

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Ep 3: David Koresh (Part1) - "The Sinful Messiah"

May 26, 2021 • 52 mins

When the ATF and FBI laid siege to the home of the Branch Davidians and its leader David Koresh, the little known religious group called on Dick DeGuerin to formulate a legal defense. Dick first needed to gain access to his client then he needed to gather as much information as possible all while the US government's soldiers sat waiting for their moment to advance. Episode 1 of 2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...

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Ep 2: Robert Durst (Part 2) - "Not Guilty but Not Innocent"

May 19, 2021 • 50 mins

Dick DeGuerin presents intricate details in defense of embroiled New York City real estate heir, Robert Durst, who faces murder charges in Galveston, TX, for the death of his friend Morris Black. Dick talks about how he relied on a mixture of innovative and disturbing details to secure a "Not Guilty" verdict. Episode 2 of 2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

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Ep 1: Robert Durst (Part 1) - "Not Guilty but Not Innocent"

May 19, 2021 • 41 mins

The embroiled New York City real estate scion, Robert Durst, fled to Galveston, TX, to escape suspicion and prosecution for the murder of his first wife. In Texas, Durst befriended his curmudgeon neighbor and then accidentally killed him and dismembered his body but was acquitted. Dick DeGuerin talks about how he presented a mixture of bizarre and disturbing details in order to secure a "Not Guilty" verdict. Episode 1 of 2 See Priv...

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Presumed Guilty with Dick DeGuerin: Coming May 19th

April 30, 2021 • 2 mins

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Presumed Guilty with Dick DeGuerin

Episodes

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Ep 5: Billy Joe Shaver - "He Brought a Gun to a Knife Fight"

Ep 4: David Koresh (Part 2) - "The Sinful Messiah"

Ep 3: David Koresh (Part1) - "The Sinful Messiah"

Ep 2: Robert Durst (Part 2) - "Not Guilty but Not Innocent"

Ep 1: Robert Durst (Part 1) - "Not Guilty but Not Innocent"

Presumed Guilty with Dick DeGuerin: Coming May 19th

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Ep 7: Steven Kalish - "The Gentleman Smuggler"

Ep 6: Hurley Fontenot - "Who Killed Coach?"