Episodes

  • Afroman’s Verdict & Testimony As A Hostile Witness! | Case Brief

    Afroman’s Verdict & Testimony As A Hostile Witness! | Case Brief
    Mar 26 2026
    Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/lawnerd Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/QeNUP2obUzM Welcome back to the second part of our deep dive into the wild civil trial involving rapper Joseph Foreman, a.k.a. Afroman, and the seven deputy sheriffs who sued him for defamation and false light following the viral videos of a raid on his home. Afroman takes the stand as a Hostile Witness. Did Afroman prevail? Watch to the end to learn the jury's verdict! RESOURCES Afroman Trial Part 1 - https://youtu.be/-fr7yGYrmBs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Afroman Sued for Millions! First Amendment vs. Defamation | Case Brief

    Afroman Sued for Millions! First Amendment vs. Defamation | Case Brief
    Mar 25 2026
    Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/lawnerd Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-fr7yGYrmBs In this episode, we dive into the surreal defamation lawsuit filed by seven members of the Adams County Sheriff's Department against rapper Afroman (Joseph Foreman). In Aug 2022, deputies executed a search warrant at Afroman’s home while he was away. Afroman used his security and body cam footage to create music videos (like "Will You Repair My Door" and "Lemon Pound Cake") and social media posts criticizing the raid. Seven deputies sued Afroman, alleging defamation and invasion of privacy, claiming his posts ruined their reputations and called them "thieves". RESOURCES Cardi B Trial Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCqlINOcqaM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • The Bachelorette Cancelled? Taylor Franke Paul criminal case, custody and what happens now.

    The Bachelorette Cancelled? Taylor Franke Paul criminal case, custody and what happens now.
    Mar 23 2026
    Get 40% off your first Hungryroot box plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/LAWNERD with code LAWNERD. Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/lawnerd ! #honeylovepod #ad In this episode, we dive into the shocking news of The Bachelorette season being pulled just days before its scheduled Mar 22, 2026, premiere. We explore the newly released 2023 video of Taylor Frankie Paul that triggered ABC's decision, the ongoing February 2026 domestic assault investigations, and what this means for the future of unscripted reality TV. RESOURCES Taylor Frankie Paul Arrest Body Cam Video – https://youtu.be/TsQ4BkuuPEw?si=bRQy_iS7HaJo6xwC Leah McSweeney Sues Bravo – https://youtu.be/DT8mpk3vsY4 Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO Depp v. Heard Trial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUMCko872rQ&list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0 Lively v. Baldoni Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIMnHkGGTWRveWGoB8hTyLn Scandoval Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gID24o55Ov__Xa8QWZLxnF- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Kouri Richins Jury Foreperson Speaks. Plus what we didn't see at trial. | Case Brief

    Kouri Richins Jury Foreperson Speaks. Plus what we didn't see at trial. | Case Brief
    Mar 19 2026
    Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/edb and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/nw_kypHa2ao In today's Case Brief, we dive deep into the aftermath of the Kouri Richins trial. A juror has officially spoken out about the deliberations, and we’re correcting the record on what her potential sentence actually looks like. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO Kouri Richins Trial Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63ET7ols7SV3omxBEPgMoAh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Swift Verdict in the Kouri Richins Trial | Case Brief

    Swift Verdict in the Kouri Richins Trial | Case Brief
    Mar 17 2026
    Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pxtdDXh2EG8 & https://youtu.be/34F9U3IRbAM After 15 days of intense testimony in the Kouri Richins trial, the case reached a swift conclusion following closing arguments from both the state and the defense. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO Kouri Richins Trial Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63ET7ols7SV3omxBEPgMoAh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Fight For Evidence That Might Favor the Defense. Jury Instruction Conference | Case Brief

    The Fight For Evidence That Might Favor the Defense. Jury Instruction Conference | Case Brief
    Mar 14 2026
    Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/nxUlo6ud87w Trial Day 14 in the Kouri Richins trial, but with the jury out, the focus shifts to the critical "law heavy" work of the jury instruction conference. The legal teams wrangle over the exact language that will guide the jurors' deliberations and decide the fate of Kouri Richins. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO Kouri Richins Trial Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63ET7ols7SV3omxBEPgMoAh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • More Arguments Over State’s Final Witness. A Day of Rests? | Case Brief

    More Arguments Over State’s Final Witness. A Day of Rests? | Case Brief
    Mar 13 2026
    Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/m0dMgoQpU90 Day 13 brought an unexpected end to the evidentiary phase of the Kouri Richins trial. After the state called its final witness, the defense made a surprising strategic move that shifted the case toward closing arguments. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO Kouri Richins Trial Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63ET7ols7SV3omxBEPgMoAh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • “Walk The Dog” Letter Read! Court Battle Over Carmen Lauber’s Statements | Case Brief

    “Walk The Dog” Letter Read! Court Battle Over Carmen Lauber’s Statements | Case Brief
    Mar 12 2026
    Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/RlvZEyOwrUI Day 11 of the Kouri Richins trial had the state anticipates calling Detective Jeff O'Driscoll, who is expected to testify about Richins' interviews and jail calls. “Walk The Dog” Letter was read in court along with excerpts from the Orange Notebook. The Defense focused on the admissibility of statements made by witness Carmen Lauber by recalling her to the stand. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKTiEBENmlYTBxjH_fbLUO Kouri Richins Trial Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63ET7ols7SV3omxBEPgMoAh Depp v. Heard Case - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins