Mega Edition: Judge Preska Explains Her Plan to Unseal Maxwell/Virginia Files (11/13/25)

From the archives: 1-7-23Bryan Kohberger, the man suspected of murdering four college students in Moscow, Idaho might be facing not only life behind bars, but a possible date with executioner of Idaho.Sources are reporting that the Idaho Prosecutors responsible for trying Kohberger have signaled that they will, in fact, seek the death penalty at trial instead of seeking life in prison.(commercial at 7:56)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Idaho Prosecutors Will Seek Death Penalty In Kohberger Trial, Says Judge (msn.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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In Case No. CR01-24-31665, a coalition of major news organizations—including ABC News, CNN, CBS News, the Associated Press, Fox News, and others—have filed a memorandum seeking to be heard as interested parties in the criminal proceedings against Bryan C. Kohberger, the defendant charged in connection with the Idaho student murders. The media companies are requesting that the court vacate the existing nondissemination (gag) order, arguing that it violates constitutional protections under the First Amendment and impedes the public's right to access court proceedings and related information. They assert that the order is overly broad, lacks sufficient justification, and unjustifiably restricts press freedom and transparency in a case of significant public interest.The media coalition contends that the gag order infringes upon their ability to report on the case and gather news, including statements from attorneys, law enforcement, and other official sources. They argue that the public has a compelling interest in understanding the judicial process, particularly in a high-profile case involving allegations of multiple homicides. The memorandum emphasizes that any restrictions on speech must be narrowly tailored and based on specific findings, which the current order allegedly lacks. As such, the organizations urge the court to lift the nondissemination order entirely or, at a minimum, modify it to comply with constitutional standards.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Microsoft Word - Media Coalition_Kohberger Sealed Records - Ada County - Memo ISO Motion to Vacate Gag Order_July 3(129532455.3)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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October 3, 2025, turned into another reminder that Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost still looms large over politics, culture, and public life. On the National Mall, a guerrilla statue of Donald Trump and Epstein holding hands was reinstalled, sparking outrage, laughter, and confusion from passersby while reigniting conversations about Epstein’s ties to the powerful. Across the Atlantic, Hartlepool Council voted unanimously to strip Lord Peter Mandelson of his “Freedom of the Borough” honor, citing his associations with Epstein as incompatible with the town’s values—a stinging rebuke for the former Labour heavyweight in his old political stronghold. Both stories underscored the theme that proximity to Epstein remains a toxic liability, even years after his death.Meanwhile, in Washington, Rep. Jimmy Gomez added a dose of satirical flair with a parody movie poster titled “Forgetting Jeffrey Epstein,” a direct jab at Trump that spread rapidly across social media. Critics dismissed it as childish, while supporters praised it as a cultural weapon that keeps the scandal in circulation. Taken together, the statue, the borough vote, and the meme illustrate how Epstein’s legacy refuses to fade, resurfacing in art, politics, and public ridicule. The powerful may beg for the world to “move on,” but cultural memory—and a heavy dose of sarcasm—keeps dragging Epstein’s shadow back into the spotlight.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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In their impact statement to the court, Cassaundra “Cassie” Ventura and her parents described the profound emotional toll that the alleged abuse had on Cassie’s life. They portrayed her as having lived under constant fear and pressure, feeling “trapped” in the relationship, and suffering from long-lasting trauma, anxiety, and emotional harm. They emphasized that the effects of the abuse did not end with the alleged event(s), but reverberated through her daily life, relationships, mental health, and sense of safety.They also urged the court to acknowledge not just the harm done to Cassie, but the ripple effects on her family — how watching her suffer, navigating legal and public scrutiny, and supporting her recovery have deeply impacted them emotionally and psychologically. Their statement sought to convey that justice is not merely about punishment of the alleged perpetrator but validation and recognition of the lasting damage that must be addressed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.516.1_3.pdfgov.uscourts.nysd.628425.516.2_4.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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In his four-page letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Sean “Diddy” Combs expressed deep remorse and accepted full responsibility for the pain he caused others, especially his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another former partner. He admitted that his past behavior was rooted in selfishness, drugs, and excess, and directly confronted the violence caught on video, saying the images “play over and over in my head.” He acknowledged being “dead wrong” for putting his hands on someone he claimed to love, framing the letter as both a confession and an appeal for forgiveness.Combs also portrayed his time in jail as a turning point — physically, mentally, and spiritually. He wrote that he had become sober for the first time in decades, entered therapy, and acted as a mentor to fellow inmates. In asking the judge for mercy and leniency, he pledged that he would not reoffend and would commit himself to living as a peaceful, nonviolent, drug-free man, as well as a better father and son. His request was positioned as a plea for a “second chance” to demonstrate that he could change his life moving forward.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.527.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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At today’s sentencing hearing, prosecutors will be pushing for a much longer prison term, pointing to the seriousness of the charges, the harm done, and the wider pattern of behavior they say was laid out at trial. The defense, meanwhile, will argue for a shorter sentence, framing Diddy’s time already served, his public fall from grace, and efforts to show remorse as reasons the judge should go lighter.The hearing itself is expected to feature impact statements from victims, a personal address from Diddy, and possibly materials meant to highlight his family and philanthropic work. The judge will have to balance those competing pictures—on one side, a powerful entertainer accused of using that power to exploit others, and on the other, someone seeking leniency at the end of a career now in ruins. The final decision could fall anywhere between near-time served and a lengthy stretch in federal prison.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sentencing after conviction on prostitution-related charges  - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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In her interview, Elizabeth “Liz” Stein — who says she was trafficked, assaulted, and raped by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell over a three-year period — described how the recent court document releases have been deeply harmful and retraumatizing for survivors. She stressed that while many people may know broadly that survivors exist, the unsealing of “intimate details” of their experience can be emotionally devastating, and the constant media exposure feels like an assault on their healing.Stein also pushed back against framing the Epstein scandal as a political issue, insisting it is above all a criminal matter: sex trafficking must be confronted irrespective of party lines. She has called for unity among survivors, demanding that their voices be heard and taken seriously, and emphasized that accusing them of participating in a political “hoax” diminishes the gravity of what was inflicted on them.to  contact me:bobbycapucc@protonmail.comsource:Epstein survivor recounts the meeting that changed everythingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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At the sentencing of Ghislaine Maxwell, the impact statements read by her victims painted a stark portrait of lifelong harm, trauma, and betrayal. They described how Maxwell’s grooming and facilitation of abuse destroyed their trust in their own judgment, left them wracked with shame and guilt, and haunted them with nightmares, panic attacks, and suicidal thoughts. One victim spoke of how Maxwell “lulled” her into a false sense of safety before abuse, triggering waves of shame and anxiety for decades; others recounted how their lives were derailed, their sense of safety permanently shattered, and their voices suppressed over years of silence.The lawsuit by Epstein survivors against the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) originated from the territory’s own legal efforts to hold accountable those who allegedly enabled Epstein’s sex trafficking enterprise there. In January 2020, the USVI’s then–Attorney General, Denise George, filed suit in the Virgin Islands Superior Court, accusing Epstein, his estate, and related entities of operating a decades-long sex trafficking conspiracy on his private islands, using a network of shell companies and concealing crimes through financial and legal maneuvers.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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