Crime Talk with Scott Reisch

Join me, Scott Reisch, for fact-driven and unbiased crime news from a criminal defense attorney of 31 years. Listen as Scott lays out the facts on current cases such as Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, Brian Laundrie, Alex Murdaugh, and Barry Morphew. He also adds details from his vast law knowledge and trial experience. Sit back and relax as you learn about the US legal system, the Constitution, and more from the most reliable source for true crime.

Karmelo Anthony Scores “Small Victory” — Judge Removed in New Trial Fight 08/19/2026

Karmelo Anthony Scores “Small Victory” — Judge Removed in New Trial Fight Karmelo Anthony has scored a significant procedural victory in his fight for a new trial. The Texas judge who presided over Anthony’s murder trial, State District Judge John Roach Jr., has been recused from the case after Anthony’s new legal team argued that Roach’s post-trial comments and other actions raised questions about whether he could fairly consider allegations that serious mistakes occurred during the original trial. Visiting Judge Sid Harle granted the recusal Wednesday, and Judge Michael B. Chitty has now been assigned to the case. Anthony, now 19, was convicted in June of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a high-school track meet in Frisco, Texas. Jurors rejected Anthony’s self-defense argument, and he was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Anthony’s new attorneys are now asking for the entire conviction to be set aside and a new trial granted. Among their arguments are allegations involving restrictions on public and media access to the courtroom, rulings affecting Anthony’s defense, and disputes surrounding what evidence could be presented to jurors. The defense also focused heavily on a television interview Roach gave shortly after the verdict in which he defended the trial and indicated agreement with the jury’s decision. But this is an important distinction: Karmelo Anthony has NOT been granted a new trial. His murder conviction and 35-year sentence remain in place. What he has won is the first major battle in his post-trial challenge: the judge deciding whether serious errors occurred during John Roach’s trial will no longer be John Roach himself. Scott Reisch breaks down what the judge’s removal means, the arguments Anthony’s attorneys are making, and whether any of them could actually be enough to get Karmelo Anthony back in front of another jury. What do you think? Was removing Judge Roach the right decision — and does Anthony have a legitimate argument for a new trial? 🛍️ CRIME TALK SHOP & PARTNERS Crime Talk Store: https://crimetalknetwork.com/shop/ Run a Background Check: https://crimetalksearch.com Emergency Food Supply: https://www.rqzttm8trk.com/3Z38RPR/S5HJNJ/ Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimetalk 🛡️ OFFICIAL DISCOUNT CODES Police Magnum — use code CRIMETALK for 10% off Invisawear Jewelry — use code CRIMETALK for 10% off Baked in Colorado — 40% off Pet CBD: https://bakedincolorado.com 🤝 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Patreon (exclusive content): https://www.patreon.com/crimetalk Official site: https://scottreisch.com X (Twitter): @CrimeTalkPod Instagram / TikTok: @CrimeTalkWithScottReisch Miss Winnie (IG/TikTok): @MissWinnieTheBulldog LEGAL VAULT Fair Use: Clips may be used for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes (see Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017) and Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015)). Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. I’m a lawyer — but I’m not your lawyer. Nothing here creates an attorney-client relationship. Business inquiries: CrimeTalk@ReischLawFirm.com 1490 West 121st Ave., Suite 202, Denver, CO 80234 #TrueCrime /episode/index/show/voirdire/id/42493730

Luigi Mangione Trial DELAYED Over Double Jeopardy Fight 08/18/2026

Luigi Mangione Trial DELAYED Over Double Jeopardy Fight Luigi Mangione’s New York state trial has been postponed as his defense launches a potentially case-ending double-jeopardy challenge following his federal guilty plea. Judge Gregory Carro canceled the September 8 trial date and gave Manhattan prosecutors until October 9 to respond. The court will take up the issue on December 10, just days before Mangione’s December 18 federal sentencing. Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges and admitted that he followed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to New York and shot him. Federal prosecutors say they will seek life imprisonment, although the federal sentencing guidelines currently calculate a range of roughly 24 to 30 years. The major question now is whether New York can continue with its own murder and weapons prosecution. Mangione’s attorneys argue that New York’s unusually broad statutory double-jeopardy protections prohibit another prosecution arising from the same criminal transaction. Manhattan prosecutors argue the state offenses involve different legal elements and interests, and the statute itself contains exceptions that could permit the case to continue. Meanwhile, the defense case in the Lindsay Clancy trial is underway. Susan Clancy testified that Lindsay’s mental health deteriorated dramatically in the months before the deaths of her three children and told jurors that Lindsay was “begging for help.” Defense psychiatrist Dr. Donald Condie also criticized portions of her treatment records as sparse and testified about symptoms reflected in those records. The defense argues that severe postpartum mental illness left Lindsay Clancy not criminally responsible. Prosecutors maintain that she understood what she was doing and deliberately planned the killings. The jury will ultimately determine whether she was criminally responsible. Join criminal defense attorney Scott Reisch for analysis of the latest courtroom developments, the legal arguments and what happens next. What do you think? Should New York’s broader double-jeopardy law prevent the state from prosecuting Mangione after his federal guilty plea? And does the testimony that Lindsay Clancy was “begging for help” strengthen her defense? 🛍️ CRIME TALK SHOP & PARTNERS Crime Talk Store: https://crimetalknetwork.com/shop/ Run a Background Check: https://crimetalksearch.com Emergency Food Supply: https://www.rqzttm8trk.com/3Z38RPR/S5... Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimetalk 🛡️ OFFICIAL DISCOUNT CODES Police Magnum — use code CRIMETALK for 10% off Invisawear Jewelry — use code CRIMETALK for 10% off Baked in Colorado — 40% off Pet CBD: https://bakedincolorado.com 🤝 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Patreon (exclusive content): / crimetalk Official site: https://scottreisch.com X (Twitter): @CrimeTalkPod Instagram / TikTok: @CrimeTalkWithScottReisch Miss Winnie (IG/TikTok): @MissWinnieTheBulldog LEGAL VAULT Fair Use: Clips may be used for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes (see Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017) and Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015)). Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. I’m a lawyer — but I’m not your lawyer. Nothing here creates an attorney-client relationship. Business inquiries: CrimeTalk@ReischLawFirm.com 1490 West 121st Ave., Suite 202, Denver, CO 80234 #TrueCrime /episode/index/show/voirdire/id/42481125

TUPAC TRIAL OPENS: Keffe D’s Own Words Take Center Stage 08/17/2026

TUPAC TRIAL OPENS: Keffe D’s Own Words Take Center Stage Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is underway. Prosecutors opened the case by telling jurors that Davis helped plan the attack and that some of the most important evidence will come from Davis himself — including years of interviews, statements to investigators, and his memoir. Davis has pleaded not guilty. His defense argues that prosecutors are treating stories and exaggerations as fact and says there is not enough independent evidence to corroborate Davis’ claims. Crime Talk breaks down the opening statements, the prosecution’s theory, the defense strategy, the evidence surrounding Keffe D’s own words, and what jurors heard as testimony began in one of the most closely watched criminal cases in decades. Witness testimony also began Monday following the opening statements. Join Scott Reisch for legal analysis, courtroom coverage, and discussion of the Tupac Shakur case. #Tupac #TupacShakur #KeffeD #DuaneDavis #TupacTrial #CrimeTalk #TrueCrime #Courtroom #Trial #LegalNews 🛍️ CRIME TALK SHOP & PARTNERS Crime Talk Store: https://crimetalknetwork.com/shop/ Run a Background Check: https://crimetalksearch.com Emergency Food Supply: https://www.rqzttm8trk.com/3Z38RPR/S5HJNJ/ Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimetalk 🛡️ OFFICIAL DISCOUNT CODES Police Magnum — use code CRIMETALK for 10% off Invisawear Jewelry — use code CRIMETALK for 10% off Baked in Colorado — 40% off Pet CBD: https://bakedincolorado.com 🤝 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Patreon (exclusive content): https://www.patreon.com/crimetalk Official site: https://scottreisch.com X (Twitter): @CrimeTalkPod Instagram / TikTok: @CrimeTalkWithScottReisch Miss Winnie (IG/TikTok): @MissWinnieTheBulldog LEGAL VAULT Fair Use: Clips may be used for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes (see Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017) and Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015)). Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. I’m a lawyer — but I’m not your lawyer. Nothing here creates an attorney-client relationship. Business inquiries: CrimeTalk@ReischLawFirm.com 1490 West 121st Ave., Suite 202, Denver, CO 80234 #TrueCrime /episode/index/show/voirdire/id/42469795