65 - The Celebrity Justice Effect

When high-profile cases collide with Hollywood influence, the courtroom becomes a stage. Attorney David Gelman joins Killer Psychologist to unpack the truth behind the Menendez brothers, Bryan Kohberger, and Sean “Diddy” Combs. From Kim Kardashian’s public advocacy to the media’s grip on public perception, we explore the tension between celebrity influence and cold, hard evidence. Spoiler: Gelman believes the Menendez brothers should stay exactly where they are. As a former prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense attorney, Gelman breaks down the legal realities behind the headlines. He weighs in on the media firestorm surrounding Bryan Kohberger’s defense strategy, the federal investigation into Sean Combs, the lawsuit involving actress Blake Lively and the film It Ends With Us, and the chaos surrounding the Karen Read trial—where a former juror shocked the public by joining the defense team. This episode pulls back the curtain on what really happens when fame, media, and justice collide.Don’t forget to follow for more true crime and courtroom psychology. IG: @dr.dana_anderson X: https://x.com/drdanaandersonConnect with David Gelman:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidgelmanesqX: https://x.com/DavidGelmanEsqFollow Craig Wetterer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigwettererChapters00:00 Introduction to Celebrity Justice03:10 The Menendez Brothers Case: A Deep Dive06:02 The Role of Media in Shaping Public Perception08:52 Legal Implications of Celebrity Influence11:58 The Impact of Sensationalism on Jury Selection15:03 The Karen Reed Case: Mistrials and Juror Ethics18:06 Comparative Analysis: Prosecution vs. Defense Strategies22:35 Analyzing Evidence and Defense Strategies25:01 Understanding Brady Violations in Legal Cases28:27 The Prospects of Trial and Sentencing30:28 Celebrity Legal Battles and Public Perception34:04 The Risks of Psychological Evaluations in Trials37:16 Diddy's Legal Challenges and Jury Dynamics      Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/killer-psychologist--6020549/support.