NJ Criminal Podcast

David Villarreal's Texas murder trial culminated in his own testimony, where he claimed he stabbed the victim in self-defense. A 24-hour overnight recess interrupted his direct examination, and the trial judge issued a "conferral order" — telling defense counsel they could speak with their client a…

NJ Criminal Podcast host Meg McCormick Hoerner speaks with Howard Dubner and Larry Czaplewski of Gann Law Books about the evolution of New Jersey legal research, legal publishing, and attorney research tools. The discussion covers Gann Law Books’ history dating back to 1936, the editorial process b…

 When entire towns say "no" and local power says "yes," asking who benefits stops being optional.SummaryAcross New Jersey, fights over large data-center projects are starting to look less like routine land-use debates and more like stress t…

Across New Jersey, small black boxes are appearing on poles at neighborhood entrances, intersections, and commercial corridors. They’re marketed as Flock Safety cameras – a “smart” tool to deter crime, recover stolen cars, and help police respond faster.Local officials repeat the vendor’s talki…

New Jersey Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in State v. Gerald W. Butler (A‑47‑24, decided February 25, 2026). This long-form discussion provides an experienced, practitioner-level look at how multiple trial errors—none individually reversible—combined to deprive a defendant of a fair trial under…

3 Min SummaryClients in New Jersey are no longer “finding a lawyer” by scrolling through blue links—they’re getting near-complete answers from Google’s AI summaries and other large language models (LLMs) before they e…

Episode: AI, EEAT, and the Business of LawHost: Meg McCormick Hoerner, former NJ prosecutor and fmr NJ Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial AttorneyGuest: Tom Ritter, Jornio.com / Legal Podcasting​​You’ll hear about:​New Jersey’s upcoming technology CLE requirement and what recent not…

Updated May 5, 2026By Tom Ritter – NJ Criminal PodcastSummaryAcross New Jersey, small black boxes have quietly appeared on poles at neighborhood entrances, intersections, parks, and commercial corridors. They are Flock Safety cameras &nd…

Summer 2025: Tom the producer released an eight‑part video series tracing Jeffrey Epstein’s rise from obscure teacher to protected predator at the center of an international trafficking and blackmail network. The topic arose from his …

Immigration attorney Derek DeCosmo discusses the current state of immigration law, highlighting significant challenges such as visa processing halts, the reevaluation of asylum cases, and the elimination of bail for immigrant...

This episode digs into the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping trial of Richard "Bruno" Hauptmann, exploring the ethical failures of prosecutor David J Wilentz, media influence, and questionable evidence that characterized the case.

Tom goes deep into the systemic issues surrounding human trafficking, particularly focusing on the recent revelations from Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony and the connections to high-profile individuals, including financial ins...

Tom the producer offers a disgusted pontification on the growing interest in conspiracy theories and what's driving people's engagement with controversial topics. He discusses the shift in public perception regarding narrativ...

This is getting uncomfortable. Tom The Producer taps a call with attorney Meg McCormick Horner, discussing various topics including the Epstein case, 9/11, and upcoming coverage. Full Epstein Coverage: https://youtu.be/q6L6w3...

Tom the producer continues to find appalling information on Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on recent developments, including the Las Vegas arrest of Tom Alexandrovich, a high-ranking Israeli cybersecurity official, for pred@tory b...

In this conversation, David Helmer, founder of NTTW Consulting, discusses the complexities and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) with host Louis Casadia.

Christian Barth, an author and attorney, discusses his journey in writing true crime, particularly focusing on the Garden State Parkway Murders. He shares updates on his research, the challenges he faces in accessing information, and his transition from non-fiction to fiction writing.

Tom the producer (everybody else is on summer vacay) explores the historical context of sexual blackmail as a tool of control, the financial systems that enable such operations, and the modern implications of surveillance and technological control.

The discussion highlights the role of Israeli intelligence, the political fallout from Epstein's operations, and the potential future of such intelligence tactics.

Connections between Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and Teterboro Airport

Tom the producer reveals Jeffrey Epstein not just as a convicted offender, but as a likely central figure in a sophisticated covert operation involving arms trafficking, money laundering, and systematic protection by government agencies. Allegedly...🔍

Lou gets the story on the Karen Read verdict and trial from repeat guest, Chris Lyons.