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…
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…
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 …
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…
"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. …
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…
In the realm of constitutional law, few issues are as fundamental as the protection of our First Amendment rights. Case OverviewThe case in question, Mason Murphy v. Michael Schmitt, No. 22-1726 (8th Cir. 2023), revolves around a troubling …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
These famous court case movies can be quite inspirational, whether you're a lawyer a student, or a history buffThe Trial"The Trial is the best film I have ever made." - Stated Orson Welles, immediately after completing the production. The film was…
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…
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…
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…
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…
"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…
