The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs

Alice sits down with Kate Casey, the host of the hit podcast Reality Life with Kate Casey. On her podcast, Kate breaks down the latest in unscripted television, along with the best in reality programming — true crime.

Lindsay Clancy and her counsel, Kevin Reddington, were back in court recently, and the arguments Reddington made set the Internet ablaze. Has Reddington changed his strategy? Is Lindsay now claiming she did not kill her kids? We cover the bombshell...actually, no, it's not a bombshell. We cover this ordinary hearing, where lawyers made typical legal arguments you'd see in any criminal case, and where Lindsay Clancy absolutely did not announce a new strategy to blame someone else for her children's deaths.

Richard Allen was back in court again, this time claiming his conviction should be overturned. We discuss the argument, some surprises, and what the law says should happen next.

We go back to school with the basics of the Fourth Amendment.

We discuss Lindsay Clancy's Rule 25 motion, what it means, and what comes next.Check out our other show, The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs, for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.For early and ad-free access to episodes, as well as the opportunity to watch us record episodes live, join our PatreonFor early and ad-free episodes, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join our fan-run Facebook Group: the Gallery on Facebook for case discussions, hot legal topics, and more. Follow us on X, or as we’ll always call it, Twitter @prosecutorspodFind us on Instagram or Threads @prosecutorspodCheck out our website for case resourcesHang out with us on TikTok @prosecutorspod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alice interviews J. Tom Morgan about his new book, A Rainy Night in Georgia: A Lawman's Brutal Murder, a Rogue Southern Sheriff, and a Prosecutor's Quest for Justice. Pick it up wherever you buy books.

We are joined by retired FBI Profiler and host of The Consult: Real FBI Profilers, Julia Cowley, for her thoughts on the Lindsay Clancy case.

Do you have Miranda rights when the police stop you for drunk driving? We take a break from murder and mayhem for some lighter fair.

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty, but things are just getting started in the retrial of Alex Murdaugh. We discuss.

Last week Aaron Habel joined us to discuss his new podcast Framed, which investigates and questions the conviction of Temujin Kensu. This week we get the other side of the story. The Murder Sheet did a deep dive into the Kensu case, ultimately determining that he committed the murder of Scott Macklem, for which he was convicted. How do they answer the criticisms of that conviction? Join us to find out.

Generation WHY is the O.G. of true crime podcasts, but it's not Aaron Habel's only project. In Framed, he does deep dives into some of true crime's most controversial cases. And this season, it's the Temujin Kensu story. Aaron joins us to discuss.

Poor Bryan Kohberger doesn't like prison. Is that enough to get him out? We discuss one of the most meritless filings you'll ever see.

Jury selection has begun in the Lindsay Clancy case. Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three children, is expected to argue that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time. Caitlin Slavens and Chelsea Bodie--authors, therapists, and creators of the popular Mama Psychologists--join us to try and explain the unexplainable.

A man decided to sell the Star Wars lego collection he put together with his father. Seems straightforward. How crazy could it really get? Turns out, very, very crazy. We discuss.

We discuss the disappointing result out of New Hampshire, where the state's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of Adam Montgomery in the brutal murder of his daughter, Harmony, on dubious grounds. What does it mean? And what's next?

Before the Supreme Court released its final opinions, we described the cases and predicted the outcome. Come see how we did, and how these decisions could affect your life.

Randy Barnett is one of the most influential legal scholars in America. But before he was a professor, he was a prosecutor in Cook County, Illinois during the days that made Chicago corruption infamous. He discusses his new book, Felony Review, which tells the shocking tale of Chicago corruption through the eyes of a young prosecutor. Note from Brett: This is the best book we've had the opportunity to discuss on the podcast.

Hollywood star Alison Sweeney joins the show to discuss her latest Hallmark movie, Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. We discuss her love of true crime and how she incorporates that passion into her movies. Check out Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery on Hallmark and Hallmark+!

We discuss the dismissal of the case against Aaron Spencer and what's next in a prosecution that should never have been brought. Update: The court subsequently clarified that the dismissal was with prejudice.

Andrea Dunlop created a true crime sensation with her podcast, Nobody Should Believe Me. We discuss her latest season and the difficult problem of medical child abuse.

We break down the latest ruling in the Luigi Mangione suppression fight, separating the legal reality from the clickbait headlines.

Can't get enough of Alex Murdaugh? Well you are in luck. In a decision that was both shocking and not surprising, the Supreme Court of South Carolina overturned Murduck's conviction, ruling that the infamous courtroom deputy Becky Hill tampered with the jury. What's next for Murdawg? Will the state retry him? Will Alec stay in prison? Or will Ellick escape justice, at least for the murders of his wife and son? We discuss.

It's not only bad to threaten the President, but it's also illegal. But can you really do it with seashells? We discuss the law of true threats and how it applies to the James Comey indictment. And things get spicy.

ZOE International is an incredible organization fighting not only to end child sex trafficking but to help victims recover and build new lives. Nathan and Brad join us to discuss this work--and the insane bike ride across America they compete in to support it.

211. Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court

Colorado's conversion therapy law went before the Supreme Court, and the outcome was unexpected. What does it tell us about the Court's newest member?

The rise of Skynet is probably a few years away, but that hasn't stopped lawyers from torching their careers in spectacular fashion with the new technology. We discuss.

Richard Allen's appeal is winding its way through the system, and now the state has responded to his appellate brief. We break it down.

Afroman just wanted someone to fix his door. And when the police who broke it wouldn't do so, he took matters into his own hands--and his own microphone. We cover the defamation case--and the hilarity--that resulted.

We get ready for CrimeCon in Las Vegas with a Q & A with you! Come to Vegas and see us! Ten percent off your CrimeCon ticket with code prosecutors.

We discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision on the power of presidents to implement tariffs.

Chandler Baker, New York Times best-selling author of Whisper Network and The Husbands, and the writer of the hit Amazon movie Oh. What. Fun. joins us to discuss her career in and out of the law.

In a blast from the past, Alex Murdaugh was back in court arguing that courtroom deputy Ms. Becky's malfeasance requires a new trial for his murder of Mags and Paw Paw. Creighton Waters and Dick Harpootiepootlian made the arguments, but who won? Will Ellick get a new trial?

We discuss the Nancy Guthrie case with The Consult's Julia Cowley.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We discuss the FACE Act and the Don Lemon case.

Important rulings are in from the Luigi Mangione case. Will the contents of his backpack be suppressed? And why is the death penalty off the table? We explain.

Administrative warrants, how do they work? We discuss.

When his 13-year-old daughter's 67-year-old rapist kidnapped her again, Aaron Spencer hunted him down, rescued his girl, and shot her rapist to death in the struggle. Rather than giving him a medal, the prosecutor's office instead charged him with murder. As his trial looms, questions have been raised about the judge presiding over the case and procedures for choosing the jury.

The tragic death of Renee Good following a confrontation with ICE Agents has raised many questions about the use of force, immunity for federal agents, and what comes next. We discuss the legal framework that will be applied in this controversial case.

We dive into the origin of the war powers, why presidents think they can use them without Congress, and what the limitations on them say about our recent foray into Venezuela.

Richard Allen has filed his appeal. We tell you what it means, what to expect, and what comes next.

As we roll into the new year, enjoy these outtakes from the show.

We review our favorite topics from 2025.

We update the status of some of 2025's biggest legal stories.

Luigi Mangione is back in court, arguing that evidence gathered at his arrest should be suppressed. We discuss the law and the likely outcome.

Ben Johnson, head of the United States Marshals Museum, joins us to discuss the history of this amazing law enforcement organization.

A woman brutally stabs her boyfriend to death. Her defense? His marijuana made her insane. And the craziest part? It worked. We discuss.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court heard oral argument on the Trump Administration's imposition of tariffs on imports of just about every product from just about every country. Statutory interpretation, major questions doctrine, nondelegation. This case had it all. We dive deep into the debate so you don't have to.

When five-year-old Michael "Monkey" Vaughan went missing in July of 2021, police were confident that they'd find him soon, hopeful that he'd only wondered off.

We break down the Maya Kowalski “Take Care of Maya” case and why a Florida appeals court overturned the ~$213M jury verdict - focusing on mandatory-reporter immunity, what still could be retried, and how emotion-driven narratives can eclipse key legal facts.