The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs

Jan 30 2025 146 ep. 55 mins 1.4k
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Alice and Brett, hosts of the true crime podcast, The Prosecutors, bring their experience as prosecutors to the hottest stories in true crime. Whether it’s breaking developments in a cold case, the intricacies of sentencing, or analysis of what’s really going on in trials in the news, they’ll have you covered.

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144. The Pardon Power

Jan 30 2025 58 mins  
Pardons have been in the news lately as both Presidents Biden and Trump have used the power extensively. What is the power? Where does it come from? And what, if any, are its limits? Article I mentioned on culture and pardons. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   https://www.bonfire.com/

143. The Appellate Process

Jan 23 2025 59 mins  
Appeals, how do they work? We explain the process. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/   Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pro

142. Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210 with Scott Huver

Jan 17 2025 35 mins  
Journalist Scott Huver joins us to talk about the dark side of the glitz and glamour of America's most famous zip code--Beverly Hills 90210. Buy Scott's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Hills-Noir-Crime-Scandal/dp/1637588852 To support the victims of the LA Fires, check out these options: https://donate.directrelief.org/give/406660/#!/donation/checkout https://www.red

141. Reasonable Doubt

Jan 10 2025 62 mins  
Reasonable doubt can be a tricky concept. We break it down. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/   Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitte

140. New Year's Bloopers 4

Jan 04 2025 64 mins  
We shared some bloopers on The Prosecutors feed, now we start the New Year on Legal Briefs with two new episodes of off the mic cuts from last year. Join us on Patreon to catch them live and unedited when we record. Happy New Year! Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   https://www.bonfire.

139. New Year's Bloopers 3

Jan 03 2025 73 mins  
We shared some bloopers on The Prosecutors feed, now we start the New Year on Legal Briefs with two new episodes of off the mic cuts from last year. Join us on Patreon to catch them live and unedited when we record. Happy New Year! Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   https://www.bonfire.

138. INCONCEIVABLE: The Temujin Kensu Story

Dec 27 2024 50 mins  
Today I sit down with Jason Usry, editor of our shows, but we're not talking about that - it's about his upcoming project INCONCEIVABLE: THE STORY OF TEMUJIN KENSU. Jason is going on a deep dive into the murder of Scott Macklem and the wrongful conviction of Temujin Kensu. This case confounded us when we covered it back in episodes 66 and 68 in 2021 and we're stepping off the jou

137. The Acquittal of Daniel Penny

Dec 20 2024 31 mins  
In a controversial decision that surprised many, Daniel Penny was acquitted of all charges related to the death of Jordan Neely. But even more surprising were the actions of the prosecution after the jury declared itself deadlocked. Brett discusses the strange turn of events, what went wrong, and the lessons we can draw from this case. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   ht

136. Ethics in Podcasting with Julia Cowley from The Consult

Dec 13 2024 87 mins  
Brett joins Julia Cowley of The Consult: Real FBI Profilers to discuss ethics in true crime, the West Memphis 3, and more.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/   Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod &

135. Listener Q&A

Dec 06 2024 73 mins  
We answer questions from some of the smartest people in true crime--all of you! Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/   Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/   Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod   Follow us on Instagram: https://www