Reasonable Doubt

Mark Geragos and Alexandra Kazarian dive into two gripping legal stories making headlines. First, they break down the jaw-dropping $50 million verdict against Starbucks over a scalding hot tea spill, exploring the courtroom strategies, jury reactions, and the shocking settlement rejection. Then, they shift gears to a Hollywood mystery—the puzzling circumstances surrounding the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, their unusual estate planning, and the suspicious optics of their children’s reactions.

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Mark and Gary dive into the DOJ’s recent motion to dismiss charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, breaking down its legal and political implications. They discuss the broader issue of prosecutorial weaponization, insights from the legal community, and how defense attorneys navigate an increasingly politicized system. Plus, a side conversation on belt promotions, Costco eggs, and an exciting appointment in the civil rights division of the DOJ.

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Mark Geragos welcome back Alexandra Kazarian (a.k.a. AK) to break down the latest in the wild and ever-evolving legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. From the surprising role of Candace Owens in the discourse to the strategic missteps of Hollywood power players, the trio dissects the lawsuit’s latest twists and what it means for celebrity culture, legal strategy, and the court of public opinion. Plus, a look at Andrew Cuomo’s political comeback and Bethenny Frankel’s unexpected potential as a Democratic candidate.

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Gary and Mark reconnect and open discussing the recent verdict in A$AP Rocky's trial that led to a somewhat bizarre scene in the courtroom. Mark also harkens back to a similar situation and reminisces on a tale of legend from federal court. They also touch on Luigi Mangione's recent court appearance featuring friend of the show KFA.

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Mark and Gary link up after a few weeks of guest hosts and pick up right where they left off covering the several crazy stories that broke or saw updates late in the week. After starting with the A$AP Rocky case that saw Joe Tacopina sparring with the D.A. they move on to the Eric Adams situation in New York as Mark highlights some of the wild reactions he's been hearing from friends and colleagues.

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Mark is joined by returning guest co-host Alexandra Kazarian as they dig further into the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively drama that they started covering in last week's episode. They discuss how quickly the drama has unfolded and how Blake Lively is quickly finding herself abandoned by her most powerful and influential one-time friends.

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Mark is joined by friend of the show and legal partner Alexandra Kazarian to discuss the ongoing legal battle between 'It Ends Wit Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They go back to the start of the saga to see how in started before moving all the way ahead to where the battle stands now and where it may be going.

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Mark is joined for a special midweek episode by journalist, correspondent, and host for the Law&Crime Network Angenette Levy. They discuss Angenette's career covering high profile criminal cases before turning to one of the current cases capturing media attention as she brings Mark up to speed on the latest in the trial of Brian Kohberger who stands accused in the killing of four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in an off-campus residence.

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Gary and Mark link up for their weekend tradition as they open the show highlighting a humorous and possibly concerning law out of Mississippi before transitioning to discussing A$AP Rocky's rejection of a plea deal on gun charges and electing to go to trial in Los Angeles. As the show wraps up they discuss new charges levied against a realtor whose name longtime listeners of the show may recognize.

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As promised Mark is back with a very special mid-week episode and he's joined by his good friend and special guest Ashleigh Banfield. Aside from her duties hosting the nightly 'Banfield' on NewsNation Ashleigh is also the host of a new podcast launching today called 'Drop Dead Serious' in the true crime space. Available anywhere you get podcasts and on YouTube the series launches with a six part dive on fashion mogul turned convicted sex offender Peter Nygård who Ashleigh new most of her life as "Uncle Peter".

Check out Ashleigh's podcast 'Drop Dead Serious' anywhere you get podcasts or on YouTube and learn more at www.dropdeadserious.com

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