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June 2, 2025

Tiffany Valiante Questions Linger

Here is a structured timeline of the Tiffany Valiante case based on the transcript of our conversation with Paul D'Amato, focusing on events, locations, and travel directions mentioned throughout: 📅 July 12, 2015 (Day of Incident) Afternoon &nda…

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April 23, 2025

Karen Read Case Updates

"hos long to die in cold"   We are witnessing, in real time, a conspiracy to coverup the beating-murder of a Boston police officer, most likely perpetrated by another Boston police officer, an ATF agent, a german shepherd and a minor teen. …

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April 15, 2025

South Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer Louis Casadia Makes Powerful Podcast Debut

The NJ Criminal Podcast launched a bold new chapter with its latest host, South Jersey criminal defense attorney, and the debut episode couldn’t have landed harder. For his first appearance as host, Casadia sat down with seasoned defense lawye…

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Sept. 25, 2023

Chilling 8th Circuit Ruling in Mason Murphy vs Schmitt

In the realm of constitutional law, few issues are as fundamental as the protection of our First Amendment rights.  Case Overview The case in question, Mason Murphy v. Michael Schmitt, No. 22-1726 (8th Cir. 2023), revolves around a troubling …

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Sept. 21, 2023

Senator Bob Menendez Indicted (again)

The Menendez Indictment: A Deep Dive into Allegations of Corruption (again) Corruption charges have once again cast a long shadow over the political landscape, and this time, they've ensnared a prominent figure in NJ and national politics, Senator …

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Sept. 11, 2022

NJCRC Releases Cannabis Impairment Guidelines for New Jersey Businesses

Click here for recent NJ Criminal Podcast episode with NJ CRC legal counsel, Christopher Riggs.  In a recent move to assist employers in the state, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission has released guidelines for gathering evidence that a…

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Sept. 7, 2022

Sitting Ducks Seek Refuge in Water

This is the story of a man from Jersey City who attempted to elude the police by jumping into the bay. Victor M. Casado-Antuna was apprehended by the Bayonne Police, and charged with motor vehicle theft. This is just one of many cases in which someo…

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Aug. 30, 2022

NJ Attorney Jeff Horn of The Bold Sidebar Podcast

Guest: Jeff Horn, Esq.   Location: Cherry Hill, NJ  Jeff Horn is a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey. He founded the Horn Law Group in 1998, and is the host of The Bold Sidebar, a legal podcast that focuses on criminal law issu…

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Aug. 17, 2022

South Jersey Community Podcast

Did you know Meg also hosts the Bridgeton Beacon Podcast, at BridgetonBeacon.com? The Bridgeton Beacon is a community podcast for, and about, South Jersey. From agriculture to wine, it's a fun source for information about business and culture in Br…

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Aug. 15, 2022

David T Wilentz and the Lindbergh Kidnapping: A Fraudulent Prosecution?

In 1935, the New Jersey Attorney General, David T Wilentz, prosecuted Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. The Lindbergh kidnapping case was one of the most sensational crimes of the 20th century.  Cha…

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Aug. 4, 2022

Bruno Hauptmann Conviction for the Lindbergh Kidnapping and Murder

On the evening of March 1, 1932, Charles Lindbergh's 20-month-old son was kidnapped from the family's home in New Jersey. The child's body was found two months later in a wooded area near the Lindberghs' house. Bruno Hauptmann was tried and convicte…

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Aug. 1, 2022

Lindbergh Kidnapping Podcast Series ✈️

The Lindbergh kidnapping trial is a perfect topic for a true-crime podcast because it is full of intrigue and mystery. The case captured the nation's attention in 1932 and has continued to fascinate people over the years. There are many unanswered …

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July 29, 2022

Inherit The Wind

This installment of Meg's movies features Inherit the Wind. Inherit the Wind is one of the best-known court case movies. This 1960 Hollywood remake of the Scopes 'Monkey' Trial recasts the events of the real-life event. The State of Tennessee v Jo…

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July 22, 2022

New Jersey Law Allows Off-Duty Cops to Smoke Cannabis

The state has already legalized marijuana, but lawmakers are considering amending the law to exempt certain safety-sensitive occupations from using the drug.  Off-duty cops allowed to use cannabisOff-duty cops in the Garden State can now smoke…

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July 20, 2022

The Trial by Orson Welles

These famous court case movies can be quite inspirational, whether you're a lawyer a student, or a history buff The Trial"The Trial is the best film I have ever made." - Stated Orson Welles, immediately after completing the production. The film was…

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July 15, 2022

Judgement at Nuremberg

Judgment at Nuremberg     The story of the Trial of Ernst Janning.  The film follows the trial of Janning, who was a world-renowned jurist and head of the Nazi Ministry of Justice.   The movie was received with critica…

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June 25, 2022

The Reader

In this edition of Meg's court-movies, we bring you "The Reader"  The Reader is a 2008 romantic drama film directed by Stephen Daldry and written by David Hare. Based on a 1995 German novel, the film stars Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, and Da…

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June 14, 2022

CIA Rogues and the Killing of the Kennedys: How and Why US Agents Conspired to Assassinate JFK and RFK

The book raises questions about the motives and potential hidden agendas that led to the deaths of both Kennedy brothers, shedding light on the intricate connections between intelligence agencies, politics, and the assassinations. Click here for yo…

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May 26, 2022

JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters

In this book, James W. Douglass explores the idea that President John F. Kennedy's assassination was the result of his stance against the "unspeakable" forces driving Cold War tensions, including the military-industrial complex and elements within t…

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May 9, 2022

12 Angry Men

"12 Angry Men" was released a lifetime ago, but it has remained as a classic because it timelessly portrays the prejudices and emotions of 12 people. A drama about a young man accused of murdering his father, 12 Angry Men explores the dynamics of a…

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Oct. 22, 2021

On the Trail of the Assassins: One Man's Quest to Solve the Murder of President Kennedy

Jim Garrison brought the only indictment in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This book is not only a personal account of his investigation but also a reflection on the broader implications of the JFK assassination. Garrison raises i…

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June 26, 2021

The Death of a President: November 20 - November 25, 1963

William Manchester was commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of President Kennedy, to write this book. "The Death of a President" is a poignant and thorough examination of a pivotal moment in American history, meticulously researched and wr…

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Feb. 17, 2021

Mary's Mosaic: The CIA Conspiracy to Murder John F. Kennedy, Mary Pinchot Meyer, and Their Vision for World Peace

"Mary's Mosaic" is a compelling exploration of the life and mysterious death of John F. Kennedy's mistress, Mary Pinchot Meyer.  "Mary's Mosaic" not only sheds light on the life and death of Mary Pinchot Meyer but also raises questions about t…

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