Is This Legal?

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Is This Legal? episodes

June 12, 2025 EP. 140 Karen Read Trial: Defense Rests- What Do We Think?
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Colin and Russ break down the Karen Read trial now that the defense has rested. Was Karen not testifying the right decision? Should they have called Michael Proctor or Brian Albert? Did they do enough to secure an acquittal? Did the prosecution make a huge blunder that might cost their case? The fellas cover it all. Plus a new DCOTW and an Is This Legal. Give a listen!
50 min
May 30, 2025 Ep. 139 Karen Read Trial Part Deux: Prosecution Rests- How Did They Do?
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Colin and Russ discuss the second trial of murder suspect Karen Read, currently underway in Massachusetts. They discuss the new prosecutor handling the case and how his presentation of the evidence was quite different than that of the first trial. They also discuss the defense strategy and what we can expect as they open their case. Plus a new DCOTW and Is This Legal! Check it out!
56 min
May 15, 2025 Ep. 138 P. Diddy Goes to Trial
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Colin and Russ discuss the trial of P.Diddy which just started earlier this week in Manhattan. They talk about the testimony of prosecution star witness Cassie Ventura, a long time partner of P.Diddy. They also forecast the rest of the trial and discuss the millions of dollars in assets that are subject to forfeiture by the U.S. Government, and what that means for victims who are currently suing him. Plus, Is This Legal and a new DCOTW. Listen here!
56 min
May 02, 2025 Ep. 137 Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested for Thwarting ICE: Will the Charges Stick?
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Colin and Russ discuss the unprecedented arrest of a sitting Wisconsin judge who is facing federal charges for her role in allegedly assisting an undocumented litigant in her courtroom avoid being arrested by ICE officials. They break down the charges Judge Dugan faces and assess the strengths and weaknesses for both the prosecution and defense, and of course, make their predictions. Plus a new Is This Legal and a hilarious DCOTW. Listen here!
52 min
April 17, 2025 Ep. 136 Kohberger Heating Up- What You Need to Know
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Colin and Russ update listeners on the latest with the Bryan Kohberger case. Kohberger is accused of murdering 4 college students in Idaho in 2022. His trial is set to begin in August of 2025, and Colin and Russ discuss the voluminous pretrial motions hearings and other litigation that will determine what evidence will be admitted in the trial. As always, we play Is This Legal and have a brand new Georgia DCOTW. Check it out!
48 min
April 02, 2025 Ep. 135 Did A Colorado Dentist Poison His Wife and Hire a Hitman to Kill the Lead Detective?
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Colin and Russ discuss the fascinating case against Dr. James Craig, a Colorado dentist who is accused of murdering his wife in 2023. His legal challenges were complicated in late 2024 when he was additionally charged with attempting to hire a fellow inmate to kill the lead detective investigating him. Colin and Russ break down the evidence, possible defenses and make their predictions about the outcome of the case. Plus, a new Is This Legal scenario and a new DCOTW. Listen here!
51 min
March 14, 2025 Ep. 134 New York Doctor Faces Wrath From Louisiana and Texas Over Abortion Pills
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Colin and Russ discuss the case of a New York doctor and a Louisiana mom who are facing criminal charges for their roles in providing abortion medication to a 17 year old girl, who suffered medical complications as a result. The case pits the states of Louisiana and Texas, which have very restrictive abortion laws against the state of New York, which shields medical providers from prosecution in other states. Colin and Russ break down the case and discuss what's next. Plus, a new Is This Legal and a new DCOTW. Tune in!
45 min
February 24, 2025 Ep. 133 The Tangled Web Ensnaring NYC Mayor Eric Adams
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Colin and Russ discuss the charges and subsequent dismissal of those charges facing embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams. We discuss why he was originally charged with bribery and wire fraud, and why those charges were dismissed by the Department of Justice last week. Colin and Russ also discuss the resignation of 8 federal prosecutors in the wake of this decision. Plus a new game of Is This Legal, and a brand new DCOTW. Check it out!
48 min
February 07, 2025 Ep. 132 I.C.E. Raids- What Rights Do Illegal Immigrants Have, If Any?
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Colin and Russ discuss the Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Raids that are currently underway in major cities in the US. How are the raids being conducted? Who are they targeting? Are they going into schools and churches? When do they need a warrant? What rights do immigrants have under the Constitution, if any? Colin and Russ break it all down. Plus a new Is This Legal and DCOTW!
50 min
January 24, 2025 Ep. 131 CBI Scientist Missy Woods Charged With Over 100 Felonies
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Colin and Russ discuss the new charges facing former Colorado Bureau of Investigation Analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods, who provided expert DNA analysis and testing over a 30 year career. Ms. Woods is accused of deleting and manipulating DNA data from over 1000 cases in her tenure at CBI. Colin and Russ discuss the case, the reverberations it will have over the Colorado criminal justice system, and how CBI can regain public trust. Plus a new Is This Legal and a DCOTW. Listen here!
47 min

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Some dynamic duos solve crime, some commit crime, and some just like to talk about it. Get comfortable and let premier Denver criminal defense attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin break down…