A Look Back: How Prince Andrew Helped Epstein's Social Climb

Lori Vallow Daybell did not receive the death penalty due to a combination of factors primarily related to the management and timing of evidence disclosures by the prosecution. The defense argued that the prosecution's late submission of thousands of documents and pieces of evidence impeded their ability to adequately prepare for trial. Judge Steven Boyce ruled to remove the death penalty to ensure that Vallow Daybell's constitutional rights were protected, allowing her defense team sufficient time to review the evidence. The judge emphasized that his decision was not to penalize the state but to avoid potential reversible errors that could arise from discovery issues if a death sentence were imposed​.  The implications of this decision might influence Bryan Kohberger's case, as his defense team could leverage similar arguments regarding evidence handling and procedural fairness. Kohberger, charged with the murders of four University of Idaho students, is facing the death penalty. His defense has been actively challenging the prosecution on various procedural grounds, including the handling and disclosure of DNA evidence and other investigative materials​.In this episode, we dive in and take a look at the possibility of Bryan Kohberger avoiding the death penalty due to prosecutorial misconduct.(commercial at 9:31)to contact me:[email protected]:Idaho suspect Bryan Kohberger's team could use same tactic as cult mom Lori Vallow to avoid death penalty if convicted | The US Sun (the-sun.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Mexican drug cartels have increasingly turned to the tobacco industry as a new revenue stream amidst crackdowns on traditional narcotics. One prominent player, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been implicated in forcing cigarette vendors in several Mexican states to sell only specific brands, often under threat of violence. This operation, often referred to as the "Tobacco Cartel," employs tactics such as posing as government officials to confiscate non-approved brands and intimidate vendors.The shift to the tobacco market is partly driven by declining revenues from traditional drug markets. Legalization of marijuana in several regions, increased law enforcement pressure on heroin distribution, and the rise of synthetic drugs like fentanyl have squeezed profits from older drug trades, pushing cartels to diversify into areas like tobacco​. Moreover, local production of illegal cigarettes is a new phenomenon in Mexico, with cartels collaborating with local tobacco growers to meet demand, thereby reducing reliance on international smuggling networks​.In this episode, we take a trip south of the border to see how the Cartels are making their move into this market and why it matters to you.(commercial at 7:43)to contact me:[email protected]:From drug trafficking to tobacco: Cigarettes become a new branch of business for Mexican cartels | International | EL PAÍS English (elpais.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

During his trial, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the notorious leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, requested a venue change. His legal team argued that the intense media coverage and public interest in New York City would prevent a fair trial. They contended that potential jurors would likely be biased due to the extensive and negative publicity surrounding Guzmán's case.The defense pointed out that the trial's location in Brooklyn, close to the media hub of New York City, increased the likelihood of prejudice among jurors. They also expressed concerns about security and the logistical challenges of conducting a high-profile trial in such a densely populated area.Despite these arguments, the judge denied the request for a venue change. The court determined that sufficient measures could be taken to ensure an impartial jury and a fair trial. These measures included rigorous jury selection procedures and instructions to jurors to avoid media coverage of the case.In this episode, we take a look at that argument as we dive deep into the El Chapo files.(commercial at 12:00)to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

As our exploration of the dirty corridors of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal operation continues, we are now diving into the deposition that Sarah Ransome gave as part of the lawsuit between Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Roberts. (commercial at 8:24)to contact me:[email protected]:DE 701-1 — Sarah Ransome depo - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

As our exploration of the dirty corridors of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal operation continues, we are now diving into the deposition that Sarah Ransome gave as part of the lawsuit between Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Roberts. (commercial at 8:15)to contact me:[email protected]:DE 701-1 — Sarah Ransome depo - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

As our exploration of the dirty corridors of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal operation continues, we are now diving into the deposition that Sarah Ransome gave as part of the lawsuit between Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Roberts. (commercial at 10:09)to contact me:[email protected]:DE 701-1 — Sarah Ransome depo - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode we begin taking a look at the freshly unsealed deposition of Johanna Sjoberg. (commercial at 6:44)to contact me:[email protected]:Microsoft Word - Exhibit 5 (foxnews.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode we begin taking a look at the freshly unsealed deposition of Johanna Sjoberg. (commercial at 11:07)to contact me:[email protected]:Microsoft Word - Exhibit 5 (foxnews.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode we begin taking a look at the freshly unsealed deposition of Johanna Sjoberg. (commercial at 11:07)to contact me:[email protected]:Microsoft Word - Exhibit 5 (foxnews.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Rosario Rodríguez Barraza, a mother and activist searching for her missing son, was murdered in Sinaloa, Mexico, on August 30, 2022. She was abducted near her home after attending a mass in honor of her son, Fernando Ramírez Rodríguez, who had been missing since October 2019. Armed individuals in a white Suburban took her, and her body was found the following day. Despite her efforts to provide evidence and witnesses to authorities regarding her son's disappearance, no significant action had been taken by prosecutors.Rosario’s murder marks her as the third volunteer grave search activist killed in Mexico since 2021. These volunteers, mostly mothers of the over 100,000 missing people in Mexico, face significant risks, including threats and violence, as they search for their loved ones' remains. They often receive little protection or support from authorities, who sometimes fail to take adequate action on the information provided by these activists​.(commercial at 9:45)to contact me:[email protected]:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/3rd-volunteer-grave-search-activist-killed-in-mexico/ar-AA11kixx?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=630fe14f06ab4ee78deb14fc472f44a5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.