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 251: The Fugitive Son
After attorney Richard Merritt received a 15-year sentence for defrauding his clients, a judge gave him two weeks to turn himself in. But according to prosecutors, instead of using that time to get his affairs in order, he did something far more sinister.
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Ep 250: The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell
Lori Vallow Daybell finally went on trial for the murders of her two children, and husband’s ex-wife. In this episode, we examine the evidence the prosecution and defense presented to a jury.
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Ep 249: The Danny Masterson Trial
Danny Masterson, a former actor who rose to fame after starring in That 70’s Show, recently went to trial on charges he raped three different women.
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Ep 248: The School Resource Officer
After a horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the school resource officer found himself facing trial for negligence. Would he be convicted?
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Ep 247: The “Sweetie Pies” Murder
Was a beloved reality TV star responsible for the murder of his nephew?
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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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