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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 buff The 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…