Burden of Proof Daily
ABC News legal experts and analysts discuss the facts behind high-profile cases in the headlines. The show follows trials from jury selection through the implications of the final verdict, helping listeners stay informed on major court proceedings. Hosted by Ike Ejiochi and Perry Russom, it is available on podcast platforms and weekdays on ABC News Live.
Episodes
Burden of Proof: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Judge sentences Duane "Keffe D" Davis to 40 years to life in murder of rapper Tupac Shakur; jury selection starts for federal trial of Buffalo supermarket shooter; Selma Blair arraigned in New York.
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Monday, October 12, 2026
Man convicted of poisoning former co-worker asks judge to expunge record; sentencing Tuesday for man accused of orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur's murder; Arnold Schwarzenegger faces civil trial.
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Friday, October 9, 2026
Burden of Proof examines the alleged rape at Cornell, including new details and legal analysis. Plus, a Massachusetts police officer stands trial for murder, and the arrest of a fugitive chef.
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Thursday, October 8, 2028
Defense attorney for accused fraternity member files motion to remove New York's attorney general from alleged gang rape investigation at Cornell. Plus, the latest on Hayden Panettiere's estate.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence from Christa Pike's botched execution; ABC News reviews more videos and records into alleged gang rape at Cornell University.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
ABC News obtains new videos and records in alleged Cornell University gang rape case; former Massachusetts officer on trial for allegedly killing pregnant woman.
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Monday, October 5, 2026
ABC News obtains recorded calls between Jane Doe in alleged Cornell University "gang rape" and former frat brother; former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison.
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Friday, October 2, 2026
New York governor appoints special prosecutor to investigate alleged Cornell University gang rape, possible retrial for Lindsay Clancy and Christa Pike still critically ill after botched execution.
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
ABC News obtains 99-page Cornell University report on investigation into alleged "gang rape"; legal fallout after inmate Christa Pike survives two legal injection attempts.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
ABC News obtains texts and police statement from Jane Doe in alleged "gang rape" at Cornell University; former deputy Eddie Duran testifies at his own manslaughter trial.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Former "American Idol" contestant found guilty of wife's murder; Lindsay Clancy's attorney says there's "no evidence" she killed her three children.
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Monday, September 28, 2026
District attorney opens case of alleged Cornell fraternity rape; Lindsay Clancy due back in court Tuesday after mistrial.
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Friday, September 25, 2026
New testimony in trial of former 'American Idol' contestant accused of murdering his wife; Jay-Z drops defamation lawsuit against rape accuser.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Ex-mistress testifies in trial of "American Idol" contestant who is charged in wife's murder; Mother pleads not guilty to 2-year-old son's murder.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Mistress of former "American Idol" contestant testifies at his murder trial; Florida plastic surgeon found guilty in murder case after acting as his own attorney.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Grand jury declines to bring criminal charges in Nolan Well's death; attorney for the holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial vows to fight motion to have his client questioned in court.
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Monday, September 21, 2026
Investigators and coroner testify in Caleb Flynn trial; Lindsay Clancy's attorney files a motion to ask the judge to question the holdout juror.
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Friday, September 18, 2026
Jurors tour crime scene and testimony begins in trial of Caleb Flynn, the former "American Idol" contestant accused of killing his wife; alleged holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks out.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Jury selection begins for Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant accused of killing his wife; Florida surgeon representing himself in murder trial asks prosecutor to step inside trash bag.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Charlie Kirk's family files notice of claim against Utah Valley University one year after his assassination; Sean "Diddy" Combs' civil attorney says he's in arrears and has not shown up for meetings.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney. Reiner still faces a hearing on using a trust set up by his parents to pay legal fees.
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Monday, September 14, 2026
Rapper Lil Durk remains jailed awaiting racketeering trial after acquittal in murder-for-hire case, plus sex-assault charges against the teenage son of a "Real Housewives" star.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to force not guilty by lack of criminal insanity verdict; jury sends out new notes in Lil Durk trial; U.K. officially requests for U.S. to extradite Tate brothers.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Jury deliberations in Lil Durk trial over alleged murder-for-hire plot; Judge denies bail to Tate brothers as they await extradition to U.K. for charges there.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Jury members in Lindsay Clancy trial open up about alleged holdout juror; Clancy's attorney asks President Trump for pardon; Menendez brothers granted early parole hearing.
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Friday, September 4, 2026
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after Massachusetts Supreme Court denied an emergency appeal from the defense to order jurors to keep deliberating.
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Lindsay Clancy trial erupts over holdout juror as jury remains deadlocked; what's expected to happen in court tomorrow when the jury returns.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial tells judge for second time they are deadlocked; answering the most-searched questions from the trial.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial tells judge they are deadlocked; Duane "Keffe D" Davis says he'll seek appeal of conviction for Tupac's murder; probable cause hearing for Charlie Kirk murder suspect.
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Tupac Trial: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis Guilty in Tupac's Murder - Monday, August 31, 2026
After less than three hours of deliberations, a jury finds Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of first-degree murder for orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur nearly 30 years ago.
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Tupac Murder Trial - Friday, August 28, 2026
Jury begins deliberating in Lindsay Clancy trial; closing arguments set for Tupac murder trial after defense rests; Tate brothers appear in court to seek bond while awaiting U.K. extradition.
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Tupac Murder Trial - Thursday, August 27, 2026
Jury begins deliberating in Lindsay Clancy trial; closing arguments set for Tupac murder trial after defense rests; Tate brothers appear in court to seek bond while awaiting U.K. extradition.
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Tupac Murder Trial - August 26, 2026
Nevada prosecution team rests its case in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man charged with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Plus, new developments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.
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Tupac Murder Trial - Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Prosecutors reveal Tupac newspaper clippings allegedly found in Duane "Keffe D" Davis' home; Family law specialist David Glass examines Lindsay Clancy’s insanity defense.
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Tupac Murder Trial - Monday, August 24, 2026
Prosecutors call psychologists to the stand in the Lindsay Clancy trial; more audio is played of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the Tupac murder trial; opening statements in Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial.
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Tupac Murder Trial - Friday, August 21, 2026
Duane "Keffe D" Davis has outburst during trial as testimony continues in Tupac murder trial; defense rests in Lindsay Clancy trial; new trial hearing for convicted Texas teen Karmelo Anthony.
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Tupac Murder Trial - Thursday, August 20, 2026
Prosecution plays recording of alleged confession from Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who's charged in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Original Air Date: 8/20/2026
Episode #5
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Tupac Murder Trial - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
ABC News' Ike Ejiochi speaks to filmmaker Mike Dorsey, who's set to testify in the trial for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, charged in the Tupac Shakur's murder; attorneys break down legal strategies.
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Tupac Murder Trial - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Jury shown autopsy photos of Tupac Shakur as testimony from officials continued in the trial for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, charged in the rapper's murder.
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Tupac Murder Trial - Monday, August 17, 2026
ABC News' Ike Ejiochi speaks to defense attorney Brian Buckmire and former prosecutor Bernarda Villalona about opening statements in the trial for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, charged in Tupac's murder.
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Introducing 'Burden of Proof Daily'
From ABC News, Burden of Proof is a daily show focusing on the most talked-about trials of the day. Every Monday through Friday, a panel of ABC News legal experts and analysts discusses the facts of the cases in the headlines.
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