The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs
Alice and Brett, hosts of the true crime podcast, The Prosecutors, bring their experience as prosecutors to the hottest stories in true crime. Whether it’s breaking developments in a cold case, the intricacies of sentencing, or analysis of what’s really going on in trials in the news, they’ll have you covered.
Episodes
174. The Supreme Court and Universal Injunctions
The Supreme Court issued its opinion on universal injunctions, and it was not what we expected. What does it mean? Is it right? And what is next? We tackle this complicated and incredibly important decision.Check out our new True Crime Subs…
173. Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge
We give you a behind-the-scenes look at the new Hulu documentary on the Delphi case, Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gall…
172. True Crime Updates - Kohberger Plea, Ellen Greenberg and More
We look at some of the latest updates in the world of true crime, including plea waiver conversations with Bryan Kohberger, movement or lack thereof in the Ellen Greenberg case, and more.LEGAL BRIEFS:Check out our new True Crime Substack th…
171. Generation Why's Aaron Habel
Aaron from Generation Why joins us to talk true crime, his long running hit podcast, and why we love doing what we do.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Foll…
170. The Asha Degree Case - Skip Foster Interview Breakdown
After 25 years without answers, the Asha Degree missing person case has heated up as law enforcement received new information casting suspicion on Roy and Connie Dedmon. Skip Foster, former editor-in-chief of the Shelby Star at the time of …
169. The Asha Degree Case: The Dedmons Speak
The Asha Degree disappearance, which had been cold for 25 years, has heated up in the last six months, with law enforcement executing search warrants and casting suspicion on Roy and Connie Dedmon and their daughters. Skip Foster was the ed…
168. Kohberger Pleads, Diddy (Mostly) Skates, We Discuss
It was a mixed bag for justice as Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of four Idaho college students while a jury acquitted Sean Combs of most of the serious charges against him. We let you know what it all means and tell you what…
167. Claire St. Amant and her Killer Story
Our friend Claire St. Amant joins the show to discuss her new book--which could not be more timely--Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television. Claire spent nearly a decade in network television chasing the biggest true crime stor…
166. A Verdict in the Karen Read Trial
A jury acquitted Karen Read of all charges save DUI. We discuss the verdict and what can be learned from this disappointing result.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on …
165. Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court
As we predicted, birthright citizenship made it to the Supreme Court and the arguments were...interesting. We review the contentious debate and give you our prediction on what will happen.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime…
164. The Karen Read Trial with Defense Attorney Matt Tympanick
The evidence is in and the case is in the hands of the jury. Defense attorney Matt Tympanick joins us to discuss the case, the evidence, and what comes next.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesGet Prosecutors Podcast M…
163. ARCCA Testifies: Karen Read Trial Recap -- Weeks 6 and 7
The experts are testifying in the Karen Read trial, and who could have imagined that ARCCA would deliver a potentially fatal blow to her case. Join us for a wild one.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors…
162. Interview with Jason Flom -- From Records to Wrongful Convictions
We sit down and speak with Jason Flom, host of Wrongful Conviction and founder of Lava for Good, a podcast network that focuses on true crime-themed content. We discuss how he got his start in podcasting, conversations needed in the crimina…
161. Karen Read Weeks 4 and 5 Recap
As the prosecution closes in, we review the latest in the Karen Read case.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesGet Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out…
160. Nancy Grace on the Ellen Greenberg Case
The incomparable Nancy Grace joins the show to discuss her fight for justice in the Ellen Greenberg case and her new book, What Happened to Ellen? An American Miscarriage of Justice.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times…
159. Karen Read Weeks 2 and 3 Recap
We break down what happened in weeks two and three of the Karen Read Re-trial.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram C…
158. Protecting Victims of Sex Trafficking
We talk with Dani Pinter, director of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation about her work defending victims of sex abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors P…
157. The Karen Read Retrial Week 1
The Karen Read circus is back in town, and we recap the first week. What's different? What's the same? And this time, does the Commonwealth have her dead to rights?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors P…
156. Listener Q&A
We answer your questions about everything you can imagine. And Brett has a whale of a tale.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us o…
155. Karen Read Goes to the Supreme Court
Karen Read's retrial is about to start in Canton, with opening statements set for Tuesday. Or is it! We discuss Karen's last ditch effort to block her second trial. Will the Supreme Court save the day? Or are the justices just nine more mem…
154. Gilbert King and Season 2 of Bone Valley
The amazing Gilbert King joins us to give an update on Leo Schofield and to discuss the new season of the hit podcast, Bone Valley.Donate to Leo's GoFundMe hereCheck out our new True Crime Substack, the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podc…
153. Interview with Philip Eil, Author of Prescription for Pain: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the "Pill Mill Killer"
We talk with Philip Eil about his book: Prescription for Pain: How a Once Promising Doctor Became the "Pill Mill Killer".Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for d…
152. Murder Sheet and Delphi Updates
Kevin and Aine join us to put the Delphi case to bed...for now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
151. Our Interview with Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates joins the show to discuss his career, his involvement in the Freddie Gray case and the infamous Gun Trace Task Force, and his recent decisions in the Adnan Syed case.Check out our new True Crime Substac…
150. Updates in Delphi, Ellen Greenberg, and Karen Read
2025 has already been a busy year in true crime. We discuss some of the biggest developments in the biggest cases. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: htt…
149. The Adnan Syed Innocence Fraud Exposed
In a legal tour de force, Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates laid bare the fraud on the court perpetrated by Adnan Syed and his supporters in the failed motion to vacate his conviction produced by former State's Attorney Marylin Mosby. I…
148. The Latest in the Asha Degree Case
The Asha Degree case might have been cold before, but it's hot now. We discuss the revelations in the latest search warrant. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Mer…
147. Motions in Limine
If you believed every headline on big trial cases, you'd think pre-trial motions were part of some vast conspiracy. But what are motions in limine? We break it down. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t…
146. Birthright Citizenship Part 2 of 2
We continue our look at the controversy surrounding birthright citizenship with an in depth review of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898). Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: http…
145. Birthright Citizenship Part 1 of 2
Birthright citizenship has been in the news in the wake of President Trump's executive order limiting its application. What is birthright citizenship? Where does it come from? And is it constitutional to limit it in the United States? We di…
144. The Pardon Power
Pardons have been in the news lately as both Presidents Biden and Trump have used the power extensively. What is the power? Where does it come from? And what, if any, are its limits? Article I mentioned on culture and pardons. Check out ou…
143. The Appellate Process
Appeals, how do they work? We explain the process. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Galler…
142. Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210 with Scott Huver
Journalist Scott Huver joins us to talk about the dark side of the glitz and glamour of America's most famous zip code--Beverly Hills 90210. Buy Scott's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Hills-Noir-Crime-Scandal/dp/1637588852 To su…
141. Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable doubt can be a tricky concept. We break it down. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join t…
140. New Year's Bloopers 4
We shared some bloopers on The Prosecutors feed, now we start the New Year on Legal Briefs with two new episodes of off the mic cuts from last year. Join us on Patreon to catch them live and unedited when we record. Happy New Year! Check o…
139. New Year's Bloopers 3
We shared some bloopers on The Prosecutors feed, now we start the New Year on Legal Briefs with two new episodes of off the mic cuts from last year. Join us on Patreon to catch them live and unedited when we record. Happy New Year! Check o…
138. INCONCEIVABLE: The Temujin Kensu Story
Today I sit down with Jason Usry, editor of our shows, but we're not talking about that - it's about his upcoming project INCONCEIVABLE: THE STORY OF TEMUJIN KENSU. Jason is going on a deep dive into the murder of Scott Macklem and the wron…
137. The Acquittal of Daniel Penny
In a controversial decision that surprised many, Daniel Penny was acquitted of all charges related to the death of Jordan Neely. But even more surprising were the actions of the prosecution after the jury declared itself deadlocked. Brett d…
136. Ethics in Podcasting with Julia Cowley from The Consult
Brett joins Julia Cowley of The Consult: Real FBI Profilers to discuss ethics in true crime, the West Memphis 3, and more.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: ht…
135. Listener Q&A
We answer questions from some of the smartest people in true crime--all of you! Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAv…