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Bomb threat halts murder trial; Father pleads not guilty to driving family off cliff – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Charles Lew joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss an unexpected recess in Alex Murdaugh’s ongoing murder trial, a father charged with attempted murder after driving his family off a cliff, and Lindsay Clancy’s arraignment from a hospital bed after she was charged with strangling her three children.

Drug dealer convicted in fentanyl deaths; Husband faces murder trial in no body case – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Beth Karas joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the federal conviction of a drug dealer after three clients died of fentanyl overdoses, the upcoming murder trial facing Larry Millete for the alleged killing of his wife, and the possibility of additional charges being filed following the death of Tyre Nichols.

Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial; Memphis police charged in beating death; Petito lawsuit – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Anne Bremner joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the ongoing trial of Alex Murdaugh, the former police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, and Brian Laundrie’s family attorney being included in the lawsuit filed by the parents of Gabby Petito.

Baldwin charges in ‘Rust’ shooting; Search history incriminates man after wife’s death – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Michael Koribanics joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss criminal charges facing Alec Baldwin and others involved in the “Rust” film production, a failed political candidate accused of orchestrating attacks on elected officials, and the reveal of evidence used against a man accused of killing his wife, including some disturbing searches he allegedly made following his wife’s disappearance.

Suspect in Idaho slayings appears in court; Prosecutors to retry Masterson — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Adanté Pointer joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Bryan Kohberger waiving his right to a speedy preliminary hearing, evidence presented against Larry Millete, who stands accused of killing his wife, and the prosecutors’ decision to retry Danny Masterson after a deadlocked jury.

Wife proclaims husband murdered her in letter; College admissions scandal — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Jack Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the conviction of Tory Lanez, Rick Singer’s sentencing for his part in an infamous college admissions scandal, and the retrial of a man whose murder conviction was previously overturned for the use of a controversial piece of evidence.

Cop sentenced in shooting; Amber Heard settles lawsuit; Weinstein convicted – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Schiffer joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the sentencing of a former police officer following a manslaughter conviction, the settlement agreement reached between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, criminal charges leveled against the father of the alleged Highland Park shooter, and the conviction of Harvey Weinstein.

Midwife acquitted in infant’s death; Police officer convicted of manslaughter – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Vinnie Politan joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the fallout for Samuel Bankman-Fried following the collapse of FTX (2:59), Megan Thee Stallion’s testimony (10:19), a judge’s decision to acquit a self-proclaimed midwife (15:46), and the manslaughter conviction of Aaron Dean (24:52).

Border patrol agent turned serial killer; Griner prisoner swap; Cop’s murder trial – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Christopher Melcher joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the release of Brittney Griner following a prisoner swap, disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s sentence after pleading guilty to defrauding his clients, the Trump Organization’s tax fraud conviction, the trial of former police officer Aaron Dean in the shooting of Atatiana Jefferson, and Juan David Ortiz’s life sentence after a jury found him guilty of the murder of four sex workers.

Wagner convicted in Pike County massacre; Masterson case declared a mistrial – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Florina Altshiler joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the conviction of George Wagner IV on all counts, a former border patrol agent on trial for the murder of four sex workers, closing arguments in Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial, and a mistrial for Danny Masterson after the jury was unable to render a unanimous verdict on any of the charges facing the actor.

Petito family settlement; Tesla autopilot manslaughter case; Masterson jury deadlocked — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Robert Simon joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the settlement reached by Gabby Petito’s family and the estate of Brian Laundrie, the upcoming vehicular manslaughter trial featuring Tesla’s autopilot component, Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence following her conviction in the Theranos fraud scandal, and the jury returning to deliberations after failing to reach a decision on the charges facing Danny Masterson.

Lori Vallow competent to stand trial; Newsom testifies in Harvey Weinstein’s trial – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Renato Mariotti joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the possible criminal charges following the collapse of FTX, Lori Vallow being deemed competent to stand trial, jury deliberations for Danny Masterson, and emotional witness cross-examination in Harvey Weinstein’s ongoing sexual assault trial.

Velasquez out on bail; New Masterson accuser; Weinstein’s defense takes bold approach – TCD Sidebar (Copy)
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Gene Rossi joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a judge granting Cain Velasquez bond, an aspiring country singer receiving no jail time after shooting a man suffering from homelessness, a fourth accuser brought to testify in Danny Masterson’s sexual assault trial, and a questionable tactic employed by Weinstein’s defense team.

Mother testifies against son in murder trial; Weinstein accuser relives alleged abuse — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Greg Isaacs joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a mother’s testimony in the Pike County massacre murder trial, an explosive interaction between the sentencing judge and Nikolas Cruz’s defense counsel, and accusers taking the stand in the sexual assault trials of Danny Masterson and Harvey Weinstein.

Darrell Brooks convicted; Jury finds Kevin Spacey not liable; Weinstein’s defense — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Fatima Silva joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Darrell Brooks being convicted for the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, the jury’s swift verdict in the sex abuse lawsuit facing Kevin Spacey, witness testimony in Danny Masterson’s trial, and an aggressive approach taken by Harvey Weinstein’s defense against his accusers.

Paul Flores convicted of Kristin Smart’s murder; New evidence in Weinstein’s trial — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Richard Schoenstein joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Paul Flores’ murder conviction, the suspect in a massacre cross-examining his alleged victims, the role of Scientology in Danny Masterson’s sexual assault case, and evidence that a victim of Harvey Weinstein allegedly reached out to the mogul for advice on handling a public sex scandal.

Nikolas Cruz sentenced; Weinstein’s trial; Alex Jones’ nearly $1 billion verdict – TCD Sidebar
Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Nikolas Cruz being spared the death penalty, the sexual assault trials of Harvey Weinstein and Danny Masterson, and Alex Jones’ verdict in Connecticut for his claims that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax.

Kim Kardashian’s SEC fines; Brad Pitt abuse allegations; Jury deliberates in Kristin Smart case
Kirk Nurmi joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Kim Kardashian’s hefty SEC fine for promoting a cryptocurrency, the countersuit leveled by Angelina Jolie against her ex-husband Brad Pitt, ongoing trial delays as the suspect in the Waukesha Christmas parade massacre represents himself, and the closing statements in Paul Flores’ murder trial.

Brett Favre’s welfare fraud lawsuit; Murder suspect to act as his own attorney — TCD Sidebar
Terri Austin joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss possible criminal charges facing Alec Baldwin and others in the “Rust” shooting, the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal, the suspect in a Christmas parade massacre representing himself, and the lawsuit alleging Donald Trump made false claims about his financial status for economic benefit.

Adnan Syed released; Papini sentenced for kidnapping hoax; BDSM image used as evidence – TCD Sidebar
Neil Rockind joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Adnan Syed’s release after his conviction was overturned, sentencing for Sherri Papini, Alex Jones’ contentious outburst in a Connecticut court, and the use of an explicit photo in the Kristin Smart murder trial.