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On June 2, 1983, Kevin Cooper, who had a long history of escpaes from prison and mental health facilities, walked away from the Chino Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino, California. Cooper had a long history of escape from prison facilities and mental hospitals. During the night of June 4, or early on the morning of June 5, Cooper entered the home of Doug and Peggy Ryen, where he beat, slashed and stabbed Doug, Peggy, and Jessica Ryen and family friend Christopher Hughes to death. The sole survivor was 8-year old Joshua. Cooper was convicted on February 19, 1985 and sentenced to death on May 15, 1985. Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. for Episode 8, California v. Cooper and our interview with San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson. We’ll talk to Mr. Anderson about Cooper’s most recent request for clemency, his request for an “innocence investigation” and the results of DNA testing recently ordered by outgoing Governor Brown and current Governor Newsome. We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989‑1171. About Jason Anderson: Jason Anderson was elected as the 36th District Attorney of San Bernardino County on June 5, 2018. He has been a member of the California State Bar since 1997 and served as a deputy district attorney for San Bernardino County from 1998 to 2014. He entered private practice in Rancho Cucamonga in 2014 and has been an adjunct professor teaching Criminal Procedure and Trial Advocacy at the University of LaVerne College of Law. He is a 2008 recipient of the Jennifer Brooks Lawyer of the Year Award, a 2012 recipient of the Above and Beyond Award and a 2018 recipient of the George W. Porter Criminal Trial Attorney Award.

On August 7, 2004, an anonymous call brought Nashville police to 2728 Mossdale Drive, where they found the home’s owner, 43-year old Johnny Michael Allen, dead in his bed. He’d been shot once in the back of the head. A tip led police to Room 302 at the InTown Suites, where they arrested 16-year old Cyntoia Denise Brown. Initially, Brown gave police a fake name and claimed to be 19-years old. Brown was a runaway from Clarksville, Tennesse. While in Nashville, she’d been living with 24-year old Gary McGlothen, who went by the nicknames “Cut” or “Cut Throat.” During questioning, Brown admitted shooting Johnny, but claimed self-defense, which was refuted by the crime scene and the evidence that Brown took guns, money, paper work and Johnny’s truck after shooting him in the head. Her initial efforts to blame others were unsuccessful and she was charged with first degree murder, felony murder and aggravated robbery. Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 10, State of Tennessee v. Cyntoia Brown. We’ll talk about the evidence linking Brown to the murder of Johnny Michael Allen and the propaganda campaign waged in 2019, which resulted in a grant of clemency by Bill Haslam, Tennessee’s governor and release from prison 15 years into a life sentence. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171

On June 26, 1980, a drive-by shooting near the intersection of Sarah Avenue and Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri, took the life of 19-year old Quinton Moss and wounded Wallace Conner. Moss had been a suspect in the January, 1980 murder of Dennis “Gant” Griffin, but had never been charged. Larry Griffin was linked by a police officer who saw him in the company of two other men getting into a car similar to the one described by witnesses to the shooting and a bystander at the scene who was able to identify Griffin as one of the shooters. Join Lisa O’Brien and Michel Carson on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, for Clear and Convincing, Episode 11, State of Missouri v. Larry Griffin. Griffin’s 1995 execution was controversial due to his claim of his actual innocence. A 2005 investigation sponsored by the NAACP concluded that there were “doubts” about Griffin’s guilt. A subsequent investigation by the St. Louis City Circuit Attorney’s Office reached a different conclusion. We’ll talk about the evidence against Griffin, the post-execution investigation that raised doubts about his guilt and the investigation conducted by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

On July 23, 2010, Shan Fieldman got into a pick-up truck in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Pontiac, Illinois to arrange the murder of his ex-wife, Shelley, and her current boyfriend, Alan. Fieldman left briefly to get $100.00 from his fiancé, Talia Fonce, which was used as a down‑payment on the hit. Fieldman also provided the hitman with descriptions of his ex and her boyfriend, as well as their home and their habit of hanging out in their garage. He gave the hitman their correct address. While he also left an IOU in the amount f $7,400.00 with the hitman, he did ensure himself plausible deniability by signing it “Joe Smith.” Fieldman was arrested later that night with his fiancé’s children in his car. His fiancé was also arrested because she had introduced Fieldman to Trina Bennett, the informant who reported the potential crime to police. Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 8:00 p.m., Central, for Episode 13 of Clear and Convincing. We’ll talk about the events leading up to the meeting with the hitman, the evidence against Fonce and Fieldman, their trials and appellate process, including the grant of federal habeas relief to Fieldman with the intervention of Kathleen Zellner. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.

Join the "American Idiots" Podcast this week as we discuss the most divisive topics currently facing our country. The president is hosting his first post-COVID diagnosis rally in the State of Florida today. We will discuss what impact his diagnosis may have had on his ability to campaign as well as what he can do now. Also, the police officer charged in the death of George Floyd has been released on bail. We will discuss what the next steps could look like for Chauvin moving forward. Last Wednesday's Vice Presidential Debate had no shortage of fireworks. And we will be here to wrap things up and give our opinion of who the winners and losers are. There was an undiscovered plot to kidnap and overthrow the government in Michigan. We will discuss what our thoughts are on the actions of these individuals. And what type of punishment they could and should be facing. Finally today confirmation proceedings got underway for Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett. We will discuss how we think day 1 went for both sides. And how we think this will resolve itself once we get a decision. All this and more headed your way on the American Idiots Podcast tonight LIVE on Facebook and Youtube Live.

Join "Money" Mike, "Tropic Thunder", The "Manic Hispanic", The "Pretty Boy, and Fox this week! Tonight we will be discussing the passing of legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. We will discuss her life and death as well as what her lasting legacy will be. Also, we will discuss the apparent about-face from congressional Republicans and Democrats on who should pick her replacement. The United States is on the verge of 200K deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet the President came out today and gave himself an A+ on his response. We will discuss his remarks and what grade we would give the administration. In addition yet another tropical storm is set to hammer the gulf coast of the U.S. We will discuss what you can expect from Tropical Storm Beta. And if this is yet another piece of evidence of a larger global warming issue in the world. We are 43 days away from Election Night 2020 and our special American Idiots coverage. We will discuss where we are with about 6 weeks remaining until the big night. All this and more coming your way on a BRAND NEW episode of the "American Idiots" Podcast. LIVE tonight only on Facebook and Youtube Live at 7 PM CST.

Join the American Idiots this week for your weekly roundtable discussing the top headlines currently dividing us. The President and Democratic Presidential Candidate share differing opinions on the California wildfires. We will discuss if climate change may be to blame for the recent issues in the Golden state. Also, over the weekend the President held a rally where many were photographed. Not only not social distancing but also not wearing masks to protect from COVID-19. And we will be discussing the controversial conversations between the President and Bob Woodward. $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a gunman. Who is involved in ambushing 2 LA County sheriff's deputies in Compton. And this week the NFL returned to play their regular season. We will discuss the games, headlines, and protests that have occurred over the opening week. Join us tonight at 7 PM CST for all this and more on this week's episode of "The American Idiots" Podcast.

Happy Labor Day from the American Idiots Podcast! Join us tonight as we talk about Donald Trump insulting veterans who died at war. We will discuss the White House denial that he called them "Losers" and "Suckers". Also, we will discuss Trump's remarks about Joe Biden being controlled by "shadow people" and ANTIFA. Also, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge recently spoke out. Rutledge claimed that there are "professional rioters" amongst those protesting for justice. Greg Locke is now stepping forward saying that the Republicans and Democrats never underwent a paradigm shift. Also we will discuss these "boat parades" being used to show support for President Trump. In a campaign stop last week Trump claimed that voters in North Carolina should vote twice to "test the system". All of this and so much more coming your way tonight on the American Idiots Podcast. Live tonight on Facebook Live and Youtube Live!

Join "Tropic Thunder" Tali Brim, "Pretty Boy" Sean Castleberry, "Money" Mike Carnahan, Antonio, and our special guest Shiloh. This week we will be discussing Congress deciding to take a taxpayer-funded vacation. While many Americans are still waiting to see what will happen with any sort of virus relief. Also, we will be discussing the new #justiceforcannon hashtag. Which many in the right are using to try to discredit the #BlackLivesMatter movement. President Trump this week seemed to be attempting to discredit the postal service at every chance. We will discuss what that means for the federal program and the Nov 3rd election. Of course, we will be continuing our discussion on Kamala Harris being named as the Vice Presidential ticket for Joe Biden. And with the national polls showing President Trump narrowing the gap, we will discuss the beginning of the Democratic National Convention. This is supposed to be highlighted with a speech by former first lady Michelle Obama. Join us for all this and more tonight on a BRAND NEW edition of the American Idiots podcast at 8 PM CST.

Join "Tropic Thunder" Tali Brim, "Pretty Boy" Sean Castleberry, And "Money" Mike Carnahan. As they break down the decision made on Tuesday afternoon by Presumptive Democratic Nominee Joe Biden. We break down Kamala Harris's life up until this point, why we think she was chosen, and how we believe the Biden-Harris ticket will fair on November 3rd. So join us tonight at 8 PM for "Joe Makes a decision" The American Idiots bonus episode.