Welcome to court junkie
Imagine being wrongfully convicted for a crime you didn’t commit, or imagine your child’s killer is still on the loose even though you’re convinced that there’s enough evidence for an arrest.
Host Jillian Jalali created Court Junkie to help shine a light on the ways in which our criminal justice system works. By delving into criminal trials, court documents, and interviewing those close to the case, Jillian focuses on the facts of one true crime case per episode. In the end, the listener can decide – did the system work?
Latest Episodes
Ep 238: The Teen Killer
In May 2021, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey left her home in St. Johns County, Florida, and was never seen or heard from again. The main suspect was one of her classmates.
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Ep 237: The Plot To Kill
In April 2011, a 15-year-old boy was lured to his death by a group of teenagers - four of whom were convicted of murder. In this episode, we look at the case of a fifth teenager who was also involved, as a principal to the crime.
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Ep 236: The XXXTentacion Murder
In this special listener request episode, we explore the life and murder of rapper XXXTentacion.
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Ep 235: The Stepfather / Jade Janks Trial – ( Part 2)
In January 2021, the body of 64-year-old Tom Merriman was discovered in his driveway. Later, a jury would have to decide - Did he die of an overdose, or was he murdered?
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Ep 235: The Stepfather / Jade Janks Trial – ( Part 1)
In January 2021, the body of 64-year-old Tom Merriman was discovered in his driveway. Later, a jury would have to decide - Did he die of an overdose, or was he murdered?
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When you can’t get justice through the criminal court system, many people in the US turn to civil court. Our new podcast, CIVIL, covers a single case - from Alex Jones to OJ Simpson, to cases you’ve never heard before. Like a principal who hypnotized his students, and then three of them died. Or a teenager suspended from school because of a post on Snapchat.
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Stormy Daniels and The President
In this episode, we explore the civil suits surrounding Stormy Daniels and the role they may have played in the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump.
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The Lawyer (Tom Girardi)
Tom Girardi was known for acquiring huge settlements and victories in high-profile legal cases. But in recent years, the husband of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Erika Jayne Girardi, has been accused of swindling millions of dollars from clients. Where does the case stand today?
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The Downfall of Bill Cosby
In March 2005, Andrea Constand filed a civil lawsuit against Bill Cosby, who was, at the time, one of the country’s most famous and beloved comedians. The suit was quickly resolved with a settlement, but years later, it would resurface and would start the beginning of the downfall of Bill
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The Wedding Cake (Masterpiece Cakeshop)
When a gay couple tried to order a wedding cake for their upcoming wedding reception, they were stunned when the cake shop owner refused to make it for them. It was a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court - Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
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