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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Did the “Mortal Sin” Question Cross the Line? With Special Guest Susan Constantine

One question from the Commonwealth prompted an immediate sidebar in the Lindsay Clancy trial. After confirming that Clancy’s mother-in-law was Catholic, the prosecutor asked whether murder is considered a “mortal sin.” Did that moment help establish that Clancy understood right from wrong, or did it risk turning jurors against the prosecution?Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter is joined by jury consultant and body language expert Susan Constantine to analyze the controversial exchange, Clancy’s emotional reactions in court, the defense’s first witnesses and whether Clancy should testify.Justin Shepherd from JustInTheNickOfCrime also joins Josh to examine Dr. Paul Zeizel’s testimony about delusions and intrusive thoughts before breaking down the opening days of Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur.00:00 Lindsay Clancy Trial Day 1501:03 Josh Reports From Plymouth04:16 Jury Consultant Susan Constantine Joins21:07 Prosecutor’s “Mortal Sin” Question25:17 Will Lindsay Clancy Testify?29:28 Justin Shepherd on the Clancy Defense35:36 Dr. Zeizel on Delusions and Intrusive Thoughts46:46 Keffe D Trial and Tupac Shakur’s Murder50:41 Prosecution and Defense Opening Statements57:28 Could Suge Knight Testify?60:07 Is the Religion Question Grounds for Appeal?64:23 Upcoming Trial Coverage and Show ScheduleABOUT SUSAN CONSTANTINE:Susan Constantine is a nationally recognized body language expert, jury consultant and media analyst with experience examining high-profile trials. She works with attorneys to identify nonverbal indicators, potential sway jurors, hidden biases and the individuals most likely to emerge as jury forepersons.https://susanconstantine.com/https://www.youtube.com/@susanconstantineofficialhttps://x.com/bodylanguage01https://www.instagram.com/susan.constantine.75/https://www.facebook.com/TheHumanBehaviorLabABOUT JUSTIN SHEPHERD:Justin Shepherd is the creator of JustInTheNickOfCrime and host of “Unheard: True Crime in Their Own Words,” covering major true crime cases and the people at the center of them.https://www.youtube.com/@JustInTheNickOfCrimehttps://www.instagram.com/justinthenickofcrime/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@justinthenickofcrimehttps://www.facebook.com/justinthenickofcrime1/ABOUT JOSHUA RITTER:Joshua Ritter is a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor providing legal commentary and analysis on the nation’s biggest true crime cases.Follow Josh:https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQhttps://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/https://www.joshuaritter.com/https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Merch:https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Support our moderators:https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidentialDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for educational purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by watching this video.FAIR USE NOTICE: These videos might include copyrighted materials that have not been explicitly authorized by the copyright owner. We are providing these materials for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, research and news reporting, which fall under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law.#LindsayClancy #CourtneyClenney #TrueCrime #LindsayClancyTrial #PostpartumPsychosis #CourtroomConfidential #LegalAnalysis #Tupac #DuaneDavis #KeffeDSupport the show

Who Killed Tupac Shakur? The Case That Took 30 Years to Reach Trial

Nearly 30 years after the murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is going on trial. Opening statements are scheduled for Monday, August 17, in Las Vegas.Davis has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors do not accuse him of firing the fatal shots. Instead, they allege that he orchestrated the retaliatory attack and provided the gun used in the 1996 drive-by shooting.Ahead of opening statements, Courtroom Confidential presents an updated edition of our Case Notes investigation into one of the most infamous unsolved murders in music history.Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter examines the events that led to Tupac’s murder, including the East Coast-West Coast rivalry, the MGM Grand fight involving Orlando Anderson, the fatal shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, the deaths of several key figures and the decades-long investigation that ultimately led to Davis’s 2023 arrest.Josh also examines Davis’s past statements about the shooting, his law-enforcement interviews, the disputed proffer agreement and the legal challenges prosecutors faced in transforming those accounts into admissible evidence.The episode concludes with an update on the major pretrial rulings that will shape the case, including decisions allowing prosecutors to introduce Davis’s memoir, his recorded law-enforcement interview, evidence seized during the 2023 search and evidence concerning his alleged gang affiliation.0:00 Keffe D Trial Preview2:06 East Coast vs. West Coast Rivalry3:49 The MGM Grand Fight7:02 Tupac Dies and Witnesses Stay Silent8:39 The Murder of Biggie Smalls9:42 Alleged Political Pressure in Las Vegas10:22 The Original Suspects11:58 Who Is Duane “Keffe D” Davis?13:39 The Federal Proffer Agreement14:27 Davis Describes the Shooting15:15 The Secret Police Interview16:39 Public Statements Revive the Case17:34 The 2023 Search, Indictment and Arrest20:56 Major Developments Before Trial22:41 Jury Selected and Live Trial CoverageWatch the Keffe D trial live on our sister channel, Courtroom Confidential: Live Trials - https://www.youtube.com/@CCLiveTrialsCheck out more Case Notes episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiteA2x_mfo38jNaaXqhQzX6ZWvDOEf6c&si=Dtz0GKeI5kdK0gODAbout Joshua Ritter:Joshua Ritter is a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor providing legal commentary and analysis on the nation’s biggest true crime cases.Follow Josh:https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQhttps://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/https://www.joshuaritter.com/https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Become a CC Crew member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVmA_wratr69AQdmWtRLAw/joinCourtroom Confidential: Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@CCLiveTrialsShop Courtroom Confidential merch: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for educational purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by watching this video.FAIR USE NOTICE: These videos might include copyrighted materials that have not been explicitly authorized by the copyright owner. We are providing these materials for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, research and news reporting, which fall under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law.#TupacShakur #KeffeD #DuaneDavisSupport the show

Luigi Mangione Admitted the Killing. Did He Just Outsmart Prosecutors?

Luigi Mangione admitted in federal court that he planned and carried out the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleading guilty to two federal stalking charges without a plea agreement, sentencing promise or guarantee of leniency. The plea exposes him to a possible life sentence, but it may also give his attorneys a basis to argue that New York’s broader double jeopardy protections bar the state murder prosecution.Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter explains why Mangione may have chosen to secure the federal conviction first, what his courtroom admissions could cost him if the state case survives and whether the plea was a surrender or the biggest legal gamble of his case.Josh also breaks down the major rulings from Alex Murdaugh’s pretrial hearing in South Carolina, including the change of venue, additional DNA testing and whether prosecutors can use Murdaugh’s sworn testimony from his first trial. Plus, Josh answers viewer questions about the Lindsay Clancy trial, Massachusetts insanity law and what could happen if she is found not guilty by reason of insanity.Chapters:00:00 Luigi Mangione pleads guilty without a deal01:04 Tonight’s case lineup05:22 Why Mangione entered an open federal plea16:48 Defense and prosecution react to the plea23:10 Alex Murdaugh pretrial rulings37:34 Lindsay Clancy viewer Q&A38:58 Massachusetts insanity law and burden of proof46:02 Directed verdict vs. dismissal51:53 Does Clancy have to sit through graphic evidence?58:04 Is an insanity defense an admission of guilt?59:28 Can someone know right from wrong and still be insane?1:07:13 What happens after an insanity verdict?1:11:43 Can prosecutors argue multiple motives?1:19:50 Upcoming trials and channel announcementsAbout Joshua Ritter:Joshua Ritter is a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor providing legal commentary and analysis on the nation’s biggest true crime cases.Follow Josh:https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQhttps://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/https://www.joshuaritter.com/https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Merch:https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Support our moderators:https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidentialDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for educational purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by watching this video.FAIR USE NOTICE: These videos might include copyrighted materials that have not been explicitly authorized by the copyright owner. We are providing these materials for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, research and news reporting, which fall under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law.#LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #LuigiMangione #AlexMurdaugh #TrueCrime #InsanityDefense #LegalAnalysis #CourtroomConfidentialSupport the show

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Did Graphic Testimony Backfire on the Prosecution? With Special Guest Elyse Hershon

Joshua Ritter is joined by attorney Elyse M. Hershon to break down Day 12 of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.Jurors heard from mental health counselor Latiesha Dukes, who treated Clancy in the weeks before the deaths of her three children. Dukes testified that Clancy reported intrusive thoughts but showed no signs of mania, paranoia or psychosis. Later, graphic medical examiner testimony caused Clancy to openly sob, prompting the judge to call a recess.Then, former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins Josh to discuss major developments in the Luigi Mangione cases. A judge ruled that the jury in Mangione’s upcoming New York state murder trial will remain anonymous amid concerns about harassment and outside influence. The court also approved an overflow courtroom with an internal video feed ahead of jury selection on September 8. Meanwhile, Mangione’s attorneys and federal prosecutors are expected to discuss a possible plea agreement during a federal court conference Friday.Plus, Nick Reiner has been indicted on two counts of murder in the deaths of his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The grand jury indictment adds special-circumstance allegations of multiple murders and lying in wait, eliminates the need for a preliminary hearing and makes Reiner eligible for life without parole or the death penalty if convicted. Reiner has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors have not announced whether they will seek capital punishment.Follow Attorney Elyse Hershon!https://www.instagram.com/hershonlawyerup?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Follow Attorney Neama Rahmani! YT: https://www.youtube.com/@WestCoastTrialLawyersLA/featured IG: https://www.instagram.com/neamarahmani/?hl=enX: https://x.com/NeamaRahmaniTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westcoasttriallawyers?lang=en Become a CC Crew member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVmA_wratr69AQdmWtRLAw/joinCourtroom Confidential: Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@CCLiveTrialsShop Courtroom Confidential merch: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for educational purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by watching this video.#LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #LuigiMangione #NickReiner #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #CourtroomConfidentialSupport the show

Lindsay Clancy Trial: Defense Grills Psychiatrist Over Missed Warning Signs With Special Guests Julia Jenaé & Joel Waldman

One day before Cora, Dawson and Callan were killed, Lindsay Clancy told psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Tufts that she had felt numb for 17 days, had a racing heart and was depressed. Yet Tufts testified that Clancy repeatedly denied thoughts of harming herself or others and showed no signs of psychosis. Former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter and Court TV’s Julia Jenaé examine whether the defense exposed serious warning signs that were missed—or successfully shifted the jury’s focus away from Clancy’s criminal responsibility.Later, Joel Waldman of Surviving the Survivor, who attended Courtney Clenney’s plea and sentencing, takes us inside the courtroom. Clenney pleaded guilty to manslaughter with a deadly weapon and received six years in prison followed by five years of probation for killing Christian Obumseli. Josh and Joel discuss why prosecutors accepted the plea, the risks they faced at trial and whether the sentence delivers meaningful accountability.00:00 Were Lindsay Clancy’s warning signs missed?01:08 Show introduction03:54 Julia Jenaé joins the discussion11:37 Psychiatrist never saw Clancy in person17:33 The two hotline calls23:55 Clancy’s final appointment before the killings29:48 The “pressured speech” note dispute35:43 Courtney Clenney’s plea and six-year sentence41:04 Christian Obumseli’s family addresses the court42:43 What it was like inside the courtroom46:17 Why prosecutors offered Clenney the plea deal51:21 Did Clancy’s treatment affect criminal responsibility?66:08 Viewer questions and announcementsFollow Julia Jenaé!https://x.com/JuliaCourtTVhttps://www.instagram.com/juliacourttv/?hl=enFollow Joel Waldman / Surviving the Survivor!https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivorhttps://x.com/podcaststshttps://www.instagram.com/survivingthesurvivorFollow Josh:https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQhttps://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/https://www.joshuaritter.com/https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Merch:https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/Support our moderators:https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidentialDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for educational purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by watching this video.FAIR USE NOTICE: These videos might include copyrighted materials that have not been explicitly authorized by the copyright owner. We are providing these materials for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, research and news reporting, which fall under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law.#LindsayClancy #CourtneyClenney #TrueCrime #LindsayClancyTrial #PostpartumPsychosis #CourtroomConfidential #LegalAnalysisSupport the show