The Emily Show

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/UNfVxmnKy0I  In this Case Brief about Kouri Richins, with jury selection approaching in February 2026, the court addresses multiple pretrial motions, including the admissibility of expert testimony regarding alleged forgeries and domestic violence. The court ruled to seal the entirety of the following day's hearing (January 8th) and its audio recording to protect the integrity of the jury pool and voir dire process, although the final rulings themselves will be public. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XLDFqoMpi30  The Kouri Richins aggravated murder case is on the "big drop to trial" with over 1,300 filings! In this Case Brief, we break down the latest court rulings and what to expect as we move toward the trial date. The prosecution and defense are fighting over the infamous "Walk The Dog Letter" (Docket 214) found in Richins' jail cell. We discuss the arguments for and against its admission, with the prosecution claiming it shows "consciousness of guilt," intent, plan, and identity. We look at the court's denial of Kouri Richins' second motion to reconsider her pre-trial release. The defense argued a key witness recanted a statement about selling fentanyl, but the court found no "material change in circumstances." The court's ruling on the motion to appoint counsel for Kouri Richins' mother, Lisa Darden, a potential witness whose testimony could implicate her Fifth Amendment rights. The court denied the defense's motion to compel financial documents from Katie Richins-Benson, the victim's sister and trust executive, citing a failure to "meet and confer" and an "overly broad" request. Details on the two-day evidentiary hearings on January 7th and 8th for expert testimony and motions in limine—and why the judge has ordered no live streaming. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW  Kouri Richins Estate Case - https://youtu.be/43ULdoW-g4wKouri Richins' Sister-In-Law Subpoena - https://youtu.be/Gi3OiGX-PBs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Visit https://Hungryroot.com/LAWNERD for 40% off your first box, PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to gusto.com/lawnerd and get three months free when you run your first payroll! This week, as we head into the holidays, we're diving into the facts surrounding the heartbreaking case of Rob and Michele Reiner. I've seen a ton of speculation and wrong information online, and today we are cutting through the noise to focus on what we know and what the legal process truly means for Nick Reiner. RESOURCES Live Trials with Emily D. Baker - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Rob and Michele Reiner's Son Charged With Murder - https://youtu.be/KAvOHqByUFc Karen Read Retrial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL3CbMJHvrKiAD1aDNcblnO Taylor Schabusiness Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKgoVAu8f0lrZl6LkXQm4s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code LAWNERD at https://bruntworkwear.com/LAWNERD #BRUNTpod #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/vnpF5x6cDOY  Judge Diane Freniere hands down the final, harsh sentence in the murder case of Ana Walshe. Following the jury's verdict of Guilty of Murder in the First Degree, Brian Walshe was sentenced. The powerful and heartbreaking statement from Ana Walshe's sister, detailing the "unbearable emptiness" and the permanent trauma inflicted on her family, especially Ana's three young children, who were denied the opportunity to say a final goodbye. The court's strong words regarding the defendant's long history of deceit, his "completely fabricated story" that wasted thousands of hours of investigative resources, and the "barbaric and incomprehensible" act of dismembering and disposing of his wife's body. The judge found no mitigating factors in the case. RESOURCES Diana Walshe Sued - https://youtu.be/ie7Lv1BTNFg  Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY  MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW  Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code LAWNERD at https://bruntworkwear.com/LAWNERD #BRUNTpod #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/KAvOHqByUFc  The fallout from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial continues as former Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, is sentenced. In this Case Brief, we cover the details of her guilty plea to multiple charges and the shocking new information revealed by the prosecution during the hearing. RESOURCES Alex Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw  Former Clerk of Court Becky Hill Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIHIFXSF8OM4oaIIRqyQd2p  Sarah Boone Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIpOZ3VSy0hcyIRjHn86Mac  Jeff Hill Case - https://youtu.be/i-Ro1yvngYU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices