Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/LAWNERD and get three months free when you run your first payroll. During the third week of the Matthew Farwell trial for the death of Sandra Birchmore, the prosecution rested its case after calling digital forensics and strangulation experts, as well as Birchmore's medical examiner—who testified to amending the initial cause of death from suicide to undetermined after receiving complete evidence. The defense began presenting its witnesses, calling figures such as the defendant’s twin brother William, who testified under an immunity deal, and a forensic psychiatrist who analyzed Birchmore’s risk factors while admitting on cross-examination to lacking full context on Birchmore's forward-looking plans. Along with denying a defense motion for judgment of acquittal, the court prepared for jury instructions, with trial scheduling setting closing arguments for Friday, Nov 6th, following the defense's remaining witness presentations. RESOURCES Sandra Birchmore Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfyXdbiRZ4A  CBS News Article - https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/matthew-farwell-brother-william-sandra-birchmore-trial/  Farwell Trial Week One - https://youtu.be/Er-MZCPfKtA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/LAWNERD ! #honeylovepod #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cGs_wRI7oHI  Coffeezilla filed a lawsuit against its insurance brokerage and insurance carriers including New York Marine. The action stems from Coffeezilla seeking coverage for legal expenses incurred during a defamation lawsuit filed by Logan Paul. Despite explicitly requesting and paying for defamation coverage, Coffeezilla's media carrier denied coverage due to a policy exclusion, while other carriers failed to affirm or deny coverage within the required timeframe. The complaint alleges negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and violations of the Texas Insurance Code, seeking damages for out-of-pocket legal expenses, statutory interest, and attorney fees. RESOURCES Logan Paul v. Coffeezilla Coverage - https://youtu.be/_cGQU1WQ3Ug  Amber Heard Insurance Lawsuit - https://youtu.be/UTHuaB8Fde0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/LAWNERD ! #honeylovepod #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/znMom3wTBB4  The civil wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read regarding the death of John O'Keefe remains tied up in ongoing discovery disputes. The O'Keefe plaintiffs are seeking Read's media contracts and details regarding her editorial control to support claims of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, while also demanding a detailed, document-by-document privilege log for communications involving her attorneys, experts, and potential third parties. Read's defense contends these broad requests over a multi-year period are unduly burdensome, while refusing to alter their privilege log unless the plaintiffs narrow down the timeframe or parties involved. With both parties refusing to budge and unresolved motions to compel pending, the court has ordered the sides to confer and resolve the issues as trial dates and scheduling deadlines approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Try Gusto today at https://gusto.com/LAWNERD and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Get 40% off your first Hungryroot order plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/LAWNERD with code LAWNERD. This episode provides a summary and analysis of the second week of testimony in the federal murder trial of Matthew Farwell regarding the murder of Sandra Birchmore. Key highlights include a look at the trial's moving timeline, testimony from a police dispatcher about a phone call concerning the pair's relationship, insights from Birchmore's OBGYN, and testimony from several women who had previous affairs with the defendant. Additionally, there’s testimony from the biological father of Birchmore's unborn child, accounts from police colleagues regarding changes in Farwell's demeanor, and observations from Birchmore's therapist. RESOURCES Sandra Birchmore Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfyXdbiRZ4A  Last Week's Podcast - https://youtu.be/Er-MZCPfKtA 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/qoNO0aNGp1g  Sarah Boone sent a letter to the Sixth District Court of Appeal expressing frustration with her court-appointed appellate attorney, David Maldonado, accusing him of relinquishing his duties by refusing to review or file a reply brief in response to the state's opposition. Attached to her filing was a correspondence from her attorney, in which he explained that he prefers written communication, lacks the time and resources for additional calls, and determined that a reply brief and oral arguments were unnecessary for her appeal. The breach of attorney-client privilege by submitting this letter to the court suggests the appellate court will likely ignore her request for guidance, rule on the existing briefs, or prompt her attorney to file a motion to withdraw. 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/BKNBJe_-AsE  This Case Brief covers the latest legal developments in the Kouri Richins cases, beginning with Richins' public letter to Judge M requesting the removal of her court-appointed fraud defense attorney, Amy Fowler, due to alleged conflicts, personal ties, and past disciplinary issues. Additionally, we get into recent post-conviction filings in Richins' murder case, where her defense team attempted to stall the ruling on a motion for a new trial by citing ongoing local law enforcement indictments, while prosecutors promptly submitted the matter for a final decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at https://Lolablankets.com by using code LAWNERD at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. #ad Use code EDB at https://jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad The federal trial of United States v. Matthew Farwell, concerning the death of Sandra Birchmore, completed its first full week of witness testimony in Massachusetts without cameras allowed in the courtroom. Legal disputes dominated early proceedings. Additionally, the court ordered the government to remove unredacted trial exhibits and crime scene photos from its public website to ensure a fair trial. Surveillance footage and FBI digital forensics established a detailed timeline of Birchmore's final movements and the exact time her devices permanently ceased activity following Farwell's departure from her apartment building. Witness testimony highlighted procedural oversights by initial state investigators, including a deliberately informal initial interview with Farwell. RESOURCES Sandra Birchmore Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfyXdbiRZ4A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They can't harm you if they can't find you! Use code emily and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/emily  Thanks to Incogni for sponsoring this video. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-DWfXE37dFM  In pre-trial proceedings for the Alex Murdaugh case, both sides argued several pre-trial motions as they prepared for trial. Defense attorneys raised arguments concerning independent DNA testing on reserve samples, obtaining raw data for Faro 3D scans, and accessing broad ballistics records regarding 300 Blackout cartridges. The prosecution countered by highlighting issues regarding sample consumption during testing, previous delays, and repeated production requests for massive datasets. The judge admonished the attorneys over their courtroom decorum, emphasized the strict trial timeline, and corrected the court record regarding a prior statement about a polygraph test. RESOURCES August's Hearing - https://youtu.be/lrHBm8bqSuY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They can't harm you if they can't find you! Use code emily and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/emily  Thanks to Incogni for sponsoring this video. Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/4QrrDWuEyPU  In the Bryan Kohberger post-conviction relief case, a scheduled October 15, 2026 hearing was vacated. The primary matter currently being litigated involves the defense's request to disqualify the presiding judge due to alleged bias and previous trial rulings, which the prosecution opposes. Find out what happens next as Kohberger tries to withdraw his plea. 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/oCqVACJ4vzU  Duane "Keffe D" Davis faced his sentencing hearing for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, where the court heard arguments from the prosecution citing his extensive criminal history and public boasting, moving statements from Tupac’s sister and brother describing the loss to their family, and brief remarks from Davis. We detailed the judge's official ruling, the specific laws governing the final term, how custody credits were calculated around a separate assault case, and the expected grounds for the defense's appeal. RESOURCES Keffe D Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN8ZC_l1jpnc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices