Kouri Richins Case: Judge Rules on Key Expert Testimony in Pretrial Hearing | Case Brief

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/UNfVxmnKy0I  In this Case Brief about Kouri Richins, with jury selection approaching in February 2026, the court addresses multiple pretrial motions, including the admissibility of expert testimony regarding alleged forgeries and domestic violence. The court ruled to seal the entirety of the following day's hearing (January 8th) and its audio recording to protect the integrity of the jury pool and voir dire process, although the final rulings themselves will be public. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XLDFqoMpi30  The Kouri Richins aggravated murder case is on the "big drop to trial" with over 1,300 filings! In this Case Brief, we break down the latest court rulings and what to expect as we move toward the trial date. The prosecution and defense are fighting over the infamous "Walk The Dog Letter" (Docket 214) found in Richins' jail cell. We discuss the arguments for and against its admission, with the prosecution claiming it shows "consciousness of guilt," intent, plan, and identity. We look at the court's denial of Kouri Richins' second motion to reconsider her pre-trial release. The defense argued a key witness recanted a statement about selling fentanyl, but the court found no "material change in circumstances." The court's ruling on the motion to appoint counsel for Kouri Richins' mother, Lisa Darden, a potential witness whose testimony could implicate her Fifth Amendment rights. The court denied the defense's motion to compel financial documents from Katie Richins-Benson, the victim's sister and trust executive, citing a failure to "meet and confer" and an "overly broad" request. Details on the two-day evidentiary hearings on January 7th and 8th for expert testimony and motions in limine—and why the judge has ordered no live streaming. RESOURCES Kouri Richins Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gJYyEMQDM_Cn4icqWBV20fW  Kouri Richins Estate Case - https://youtu.be/43ULdoW-g4wKouri Richins' Sister-In-Law Subpoena - https://youtu.be/Gi3OiGX-PBs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Visit https://Hungryroot.com/LAWNERD for 40% off your first box, PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to gusto.com/lawnerd and get three months free when you run your first payroll! This week, as we head into the holidays, we're diving into the facts surrounding the heartbreaking case of Rob and Michele Reiner. I've seen a ton of speculation and wrong information online, and today we are cutting through the noise to focus on what we know and what the legal process truly means for Nick Reiner. RESOURCES Live Trials with Emily D. Baker - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Rob and Michele Reiner's Son Charged With Murder - https://youtu.be/KAvOHqByUFc Karen Read Retrial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL3CbMJHvrKiAD1aDNcblnO Taylor Schabusiness Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIKgoVAu8f0lrZl6LkXQm4s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code LAWNERD at https://bruntworkwear.com/LAWNERD #BRUNTpod #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/vnpF5x6cDOY  Judge Diane Freniere hands down the final, harsh sentence in the murder case of Ana Walshe. Following the jury's verdict of Guilty of Murder in the First Degree, Brian Walshe was sentenced. The powerful and heartbreaking statement from Ana Walshe's sister, detailing the "unbearable emptiness" and the permanent trauma inflicted on her family, especially Ana's three young children, who were denied the opportunity to say a final goodbye. The court's strong words regarding the defendant's long history of deceit, his "completely fabricated story" that wasted thousands of hours of investigative resources, and the "barbaric and incomprehensible" act of dismembering and disposing of his wife's body. The judge found no mitigating factors in the case. RESOURCES Diana Walshe Sued - https://youtu.be/ie7Lv1BTNFg  Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY  MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW  Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code LAWNERD at https://bruntworkwear.com/LAWNERD #BRUNTpod #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/KAvOHqByUFc  The fallout from the Alex Murdaugh murder trial continues as former Colleton County Clerk of Court, Becky Hill, is sentenced. In this Case Brief, we cover the details of her guilty plea to multiple charges and the shocking new information revealed by the prosecution during the hearing. RESOURCES Alex Murdaugh Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw  Former Clerk of Court Becky Hill Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIHIFXSF8OM4oaIIRqyQd2p  Sarah Boone Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIpOZ3VSy0hcyIRjHn86Mac  Jeff Hill Case - https://youtu.be/i-Ro1yvngYU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at http://oneskin.co/LAWNERD  #oneskinpod #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/KAvOHqByUFc  In this detailed Case Brief, we break down the shocking homicide of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner. Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested and has been formally charged in their deaths. The high-profile defense attorney retained by Nick Reiner, Alan Jackson, and the expected legal strategy. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has filed two counts of first-degree murder against Nick Reiner, including a special circumstance of multiple murders and a special allegation of using a deadly weapon (a knife). Nick Reiner was not medically cleared for his arraignment on Tuesday and what this means for the legal process moving forward. Information about the arrest, the crime scene (Brentwood home, no forced entry), and reports of an argument at a holiday party just before the incident. What comes next in the case, including the discovery phase, the path to a preliminary hearing, and the potential sentence (life without parole or the death penalty). Stay tuned for updates as this complex and high-profile case progresses through the courts. RESOURCES Bryan Kohberger Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKASBczV3CsUx-t5oRAK0ca D4VD Investigation Update - https://youtu.be/OVex42E5X5w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code LAWNERD at http://oneskin.co/LAWNERD  #oneskinpod #ad Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/DLVObga3t0g  Day 11 of the Brian Walshe Trial happened on December 15, 2025. Discussion on the scheduling of the sentencing for December 17th at 9:00 a.m., including the judge's consideration of victim impact statements and sentencing on the other counts (to which Walshe previously pleaded guilty). An in-depth look at the potential grounds for appeal by the defense and why the judge may "max out" Walshe on the underlying crimes, ensuring he remains in custody during the appeal process. Final thoughts on the trial, including a thank you to law enforcement (specifically Detective Sergeant Harrison Schmidt), and comments from Anna's sister: "Justice has been served." A reminder is given to remember Anna's three young children. RESOURCES Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY  MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW  Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfKDonna Adelson Trial - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL0_OPy2AliqyEjGcI8QzBu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with code EDB at https://on.auraframes.com/EDB . Terms and conditions apply. Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/lawnerd  Welcome back to The Emily Show! We have massive updates on several high-profile cases, including shocking developments from the D4VD investigation. The grand jury is investigating the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Get the details on a key manager's testimony and the dramatic situation involving an uncooperative witness facing a "body attachment" warrant. How Courthouse Becky’s plea affects the latest on the Alex Murdaugh jury tampering appeal before the Supreme Court and what it means for his conviction. And lastly, the early release of Jen Shah—why she's out, where she's headed, and what this means for her original sentence. You do not want to miss this! RESOURCES Nightline Clip – https://youtu.be/zKpiS07f2Rc   Podcast  2 Angry Men – https://youtu.be/QF-GNfFPHwo  Alex Murdaugh Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK8GOeWkGfi7acMnT-D0zaw  Jen Shah Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIyXxOWAWtg6gNrsxHLKZbB Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW Becky Hill Evidentiary Hearing - https://youtube.com/live/vnUX0njyq4I Becky Hill Ethics Complaints - https://youtube.com/live/I15TNtPfC3w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PSbCLrOzh58 Day 10 of the Brian Walshe Trial happened on December 12, 2025. An extraordinary and intense day focused on the Closing Arguments from both the Defense and the Prosecution. The Defense presented no case, relying on the Prosecution's burden of proof. We break down the argument that emphasized a "sudden unexpected event" rather than premeditated murder. Key points include the Google searches indicated a man in "disbelief and confusion," not a planned killer. The delay in the word "murder" appearing in searches (6 hours). Lack of evidence of a plan or intent to kill in the 1,000+ pages of digital data. The reservation deletion was framed as an effort to avoid violating probation, not to cover up murder. The prosecution wove together a narrative of premeditation, focusing on a timeline of receipts, video, and digital evidence. Key points include the irony of the deleted New Year's Day dinner reservation text from the defendant's supposedly "missing" phone. The significance of the defendant's phone being unlocked and plugged in while he claimed it was misplaced. The Google searches (e.g., "best way to dispose of a body," "can you be charged with murder without a body?") showing intent to hide the crime. The argument to the jury: do not let the defendant benefit from his "self-serving act of dismembering and disposing of Anna Walsh." Discussion with the judge about impounding (sealing) the victim impact statements from the children of Ana and Brian Walshe to protect their privacy interests, and the jury's decision to resume deliberations on Monday morning. RESOURCES Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY  MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ib6RwDk2_Ls  Day 9 of the Brian Walshe Trial happened on December 11, 2025. After the prosecution rested, the defense was set to begin their case—but not only did they call no other witnesses, Brian Walshe himself made the surprising decision not to testify. Closing Arguments are the next day. RESOURCES Brian Walshe Case Overview - https://youtu.be/VbbXdPf4aXY  MA v Brian Walshe Trial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gK0wNHtj-4Xm0KF84vD6VIW  Brian Walshe Trial Daily Case Brief Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdNnRZUqH63SQSsTnj7ofHMBjdhgSEfK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices