In today's episode, I provide a primer on the murder for hire of former Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. Jared Bridegan was a 33-year old father of four children, fraternal twins with his ex-wife Shanna Gardner and two very young children with his widow, Kirsten Bridegan. Jared's ex-wife, Shanna, is in jail awaiting trial on charges of first deg…

In today's episode, I discuss the March 2023 murder of Tampa Bay-area attorney Steven Cozzi. Florida plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Cozzi, who was last seen at his office on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. In Episode 1, I go over the probable cause statement fr…

In today's episode, I analyze use and derivative use immunity, which is the type of immunity that Wendi Adelson holds as a result of her trial testimony under state subpoena in the 2019, 2022 and 2023 trials relating to the murder for hire of her ex-husband, FSU Law Professor Dan Markel. Specifically, I explain the holding in Kastigar v. United Sta…

Welcome to Trial Recap, a new series that delves into the trials of cases involving some of the most fascinating in true crime. For my first trial, I am covering the case of the State of Florida v. Charles Adelson, which involves the murder-for-hire of FSU Law Professor Dan Markel. Charles, or Charlie as he is commonly known, is Professor Markel's …

In this episode, I provide an update on the legal battles between Tiger Woods and his ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman.Door law belle vie

In today's podcast, I discuss the various legal cases involving Tiger Woods and his ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, including the recent pleadings filed in connection with Tiger's Motion to Compel Arbitration of Ms. Herman's state-court Declaratory Action against him. I also provide my comments on the proceedings and what I believe comes next.…

In this episode, I provide a primer on the complicated case on the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel. Using the probable cause affidavit for one of the already convicted co-conspirators, Sigfredo Garcia, I summarize the main individuals associated with the case as well as the state's theory on motive. If you are already familiar with the Dan M…

Welcome to the law belle vie LAW AND TRUE CRIME podcast! In Trial Stories, I revisit some of the most famous (and disturbing) criminal trials that still fascinate us today. This episode covers the Gainesville Ripper, Danny Rolling, and his 3-day murderous spree at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida, in August of 1990. If you have an…