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Law&Crime Sidebar

Law&Crime 1301 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Law&Crime Sidebar is a daily true-crime podcast hosted by Jesse Weber. It provides unbiased analysis of the biggest legal stories in twenty minutes or less. Each episode covers the latest news on legal cases people are talking about. The show aims to deliver clear, straightforward breakdowns of high-profile legal developments.

Episodes

'Jon & Kate Plus 8' Scandal: 6 Bombshell Abuse Claims
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' Scandal: 6 Bombshell Abuse Claims Oct 13, 2026 00:25:47 Former reality TV star Collin Gosselin is coming forward with harrowing allegations of abuse against his mother, Kate Gosselin. His new memoir reveals dark claims of being zip-tied and locked in a basement containment room at their family home in Pennsylvania. How do his experiences behind the scenes of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" compare to other high-profile family exploitation cases? Law&amp
Kevin Hart’s Sex Tape BOMBSHELL Could Explode in Civil Trial
Kevin Hart’s Sex Tape BOMBSHELL Could Explode in Civil Trial Oct 8, 2026 00:29:04 In an active Los Angeles lawsuit filed by Kevin Hart against his former personal assistant, Miesha Shakes, unexpected potential witnesses could take the stand. That includes Montia Sabbag, the woman involved in Hart's notorious 2017 Las Vegas sex tape incident. The trial centers on allegations of extortion and breach of contract following an interview Shakes gave to internet personality L
Nick Reiner's Secret Grand Jury Note Fight Escalates!
Nick Reiner's Secret Grand Jury Note Fight Escalates! Oct 7, 2026 00:24:23 Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom for a hearing on Wednesday. The 33-year-old is accused of killing his celebrity parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, in December. After recently replacing his private attorneys with a team from the public defender's office, Reiner was back in court for a hearing about secret proceedings that led to his indictment. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber got
Ex-Cop Groomed Pregnant Teen, Then Killed Her: Prosecutors
Ex-Cop Groomed Pregnant Teen, Then Killed Her: Prosecutors Oct 6, 2026 00:31:07 Federal jury selection has begun in the murder trial of former police officer Matthew Farwell, who is accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and staging her death as a suicide in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. As prosecutors present evidence linking Farwell to the crime, the case raises critical questions about the original investigation and whether local authorities improp
Stunning Twist in Killer Babysitter Case
Stunning Twist in Killer Babysitter Case Oct 5, 2026 00:23:26 A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of babysitter Rhonda Jewell, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison following the tragic hot car death of a 10-month-old. The judges ruled that the trial court erred by failing to require proof that Jewell knowingly left the child in the vehicle, paving the way for a new trial. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the court'
5 Chilling Courtroom 'Confessions'
5 Chilling Courtroom 'Confessions' Sep 29, 2026 00:35:33 From unexpected admissions of murder to unsettling rationale on the witness stand, criminal courtrooms in Florida, South Carolina, New York, and California have witnessed testimonies that completely upended high-profile trials. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber revisits these unforgettable, case-altering moments that left judges, juries, and spectators stunned.HOST:Jesse Weber: https:
Who 'Deleted' Nolan Wells’ Text Messages?
Who 'Deleted' Nolan Wells’ Text Messages? Sep 25, 2026 00:22:18 After a grand jury found no evidence of criminality in the death of Nolan Wells, whose body washed ashore near Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi, his family's digital forensics examiner revealed new claims that data was deleted from Wells' phone. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the conflicting findings between authorities and forensic experts with computer forensic expert J
Looksmaxxer Clavicular Blasts Alleged Rape Victim in Instagram Selfie
Looksmaxxer Clavicular Blasts Alleged Rape Victim in Instagram Selfie Sep 24, 2026 00:26:15 “Looksmaxxing” influencer Braden Peters, also known as “Clavicular,” is taking to social media after he was hit with several criminal charges this month — including rape, drugging someone for sexual intercourse and giving alcohol to a minor under 21. Peters’ online posts appear to go after the alleged victim, 18-year-old Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza, claiming the incident, and her civil l
'Drug Dealer' Snitches on Man Living with Dead Body
'Drug Dealer' Snitches on Man Living with Dead Body Sep 21, 2026 00:49:33 A traffic stop in Saginaw Township, Michigan leads officers to make a horrific discovery inside a nearby motel room. That's where the body of Teressa Johnson lay hidden beneath blankets. Investigators began questioning her former partner, Daniel Varnes, to uncover the truth behind her brutal death. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber examines police bodycam footage and interrogation files to brea
LEGO Scandal Heats Up as 'Reckless Ben' Scores MAJOR Win
LEGO Scandal Heats Up as 'Reckless Ben' Scores MAJOR Win Sep 18, 2026 00:19:13 Popular YouTuber Ben Schneider, known as "Reckless Ben," has scored a major victory after prosecutors in Provo, Utah, dismissed criminal charges against him—though pending charges in American Fork mean his legal battle is far from over. The drop of the felony case stems from an ongoing saga involving an alleged missing $200,000 LEGO collection and subsequent arrests. Law&Crime's Jesse
Worker Caught Pouring Bleach Into Disabled Patient's Drink: Cops
Worker Caught Pouring Bleach Into Disabled Patient's Drink: Cops Sep 17, 2026 00:21:04 Shocking CCTV footage from Lake Charles, Louisiana, shows home care worker Reginald Andre Wilson allegedly pouring bleach into a water bottle and handing it to his physically and mentally disabled client to drink. Following the disturbing incident, Wilson was fired by his agency and arrested on multiple criminal charges, including aggravated battery and cruelty to persons with infirmities
Charges Coming in Hayden Panettiere's Death?
Charges Coming in Hayden Panettiere's Death? Sep 16, 2026 00:24:52 Federal agents are reportedly now zeroing in on years of text messages exchanged between actress Hayden Panettiere and an alleged drug dealer prior to her death at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina. As investigators search for evidence following reports that Panettiere may have taken a pill laced with fentanyl, prosecutors are pointing to federal statutes that carry severe penalt

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