Ep 259: The “Hell on Wheels” Trial

On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police responded to a call of a possible counterfeit bill. By the time the officers left, 46-year-old George Floyd was dead. In this episode, I cover the Defense’s case against former officer Derek Chauvin, as well as the closing arguments and the verdict. To check out the trial in its entirety, visit Law & Crime’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoW1SIeAWaWaKZVNz3OFNMkdy_NLc_L4J Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Apr 202147min

On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police responded to a call of a possible counterfeit bill. By the time the officers left, 46-year-old George Floyd was dead.  In this episode, I cover the Prosecution's case against former officer Derek Chauvin. This was a lengthy trial with a lot of evidence and testimony, so I ended up dividing it up into two parts. Part 2 will be released tomorrow.  Sponsors in this episode: Blueprint - For the first 100 listeners who go to BlueprintPrep.com and use promo code COURT, you will receive 20% off. That’s over $200 OFF your LSAT or MCAT class! LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Peloton - Get started on your Peloton journey. Go to onepeloton.com to learn more. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  Fitish - Try Fitish and get 15% off your order by using the code COURT15 at Fitish.com.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Apr 20211h 14min

No one disputes who shot and killed Diane Smith McIver - her husband, Tex McIver. But was it a tragic accident, or was it murder? Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  NetSuite - Schedule your FREE Product Tour RIGHT NOW at NetSuite.com/COURT. Thrive Causemetics - Visit Thrive Causemetics.com/courtjunkie for 15% off your first order.  LifeLock - Join today by going to LifeLock.com/COURT to save up to 25% off your first year.  Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski, from Law & Crime. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @pollykotowski. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Apr 202145min

No one disputes who shot and killed Diane Smith McIver - her husband, Tex McIver. But was it a tragic accident, or was it murder? Sponsors in this episode: Rothys - Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/COURT. Care/Of - Court Junkies can get 50% off your first Care/of Order. Go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code junkie50. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  June’s Journey - Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.  Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski, from Law & Crime. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @pollykotowski. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Apr 202159min

After a 32-year-old mother of two disappeared from a small town in Michigan, her husband became the immediate suspect. But with an ironclad alibi, could he really have been the killer? Thank you to Rex Hall Jr. from the Kalamazoo Gazette for talking to us about this case.  Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk Wireless - With Straight Talk Wireless, you can get a Samsung Galaxy A51 for just $199. Plus, get the $45 unlimited talk, text, and data plan with NO contract on America’s best networks for up to 50% less. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  Caldrea - Get 20% off with code FCOL20 when you buy online at Caldrea.com.  Talkspace - Get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show by using the code COURT at talkspace.com. This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Apr 202142min

In May 2019, an 8-year-old girl was kidnapped from Ft. Worth, Texas. In this episode, we take a look at the intensive searches and investigation that followed.  NOTE: This is a true story, but names have been disguised to protect identities of the victim and her family.  Sponsors in this episode: Fitish - Try Fitish and get 15% off your order by using the code COURT15 at Fitish.com.  Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Mars 202142min

In March 2011, Brandon Willie Martin was living out his dream, after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. But just four years later, he would be facing charges of murder. Sponsors in this episode: Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  Uprising - Be one of the first 1,000 to use the code COURT at Uprisingfood.com/court and get free standard shipping. Check out the sampler bundle today!  Fitish - Try Fitish and get 15% off your order by using the code COURT15 at Fitish.com.  Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Pluto TV - Download the free Pluto TV app for Android, iPhone, Roku, and Fire TV and start streaming now. This episode was researched and written by Polly Kotowski. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @PollyKotowski. Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Mars 202155min

In this episode, we take a deeper look into the Cyntoia Brown case - how it all started, and where it stands today.  Sponsors in this episode: Straight Talk Wireless - With Straight Talk Wireless, you can get a Samsung Galaxy A51 for just $199. Plus, get the $45 unlimited talk, text, and data plan with NO contract on America’s best networks for up to 50% less. Madison Reed - Get 10% off plus free shipping on your first Color Kit when you go to Madison-Reed.com and use code COURT.  Fitish - Try Fitish and get 15% off your order by using the code COURT15 at Fitish.com.  Audible - New members can try Audible for 30 days - for free. To get started, visit Audible.com/courtjunkie or text CourtJunkie to 500-500.  Jordan Harbinger Show - Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.  This episode was researched and written by Gabrielle Russon.  Please consider supporting Court Junkie with as little as $3 a month via Patreon.com/CourtJunkie to receive ad-free episodes. Help support Court Junkie with $6 a month and get access to bonus monthly episodes. Follow me on Twitter @CourtJunkiePod or Instagram at CourtJunkie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Mars 202149min