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Welcome to the audio version of Crime and Court USA, a show where host Mundo Carrillo recaps and analyzes interesting crime and legal stories across America. Those can range from crimes charged against for presidents, to stories from small-town America. Be sure to also subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7rJ9M3ZHFnGBBJdYB5xdQ
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Valuable Legos fuel lucrative criminal enterprise
Lego thefts are up dramatically as the value of mini figurines -- or "minifigs -- has gone up in recent years. Police are now arresting thieves who allegedly had hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Legos in their possession. Resources: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-20/black-market-lego https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-10/southern-california-thieves-steal-300000-worth-of-lego Support the Show.
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Deadly wildfire forces a New Mexico town to evacuate
The South Fork and Salt fires in southern New Mexico have forced the beautiful mountain town of Ruidoso to evacuate. So far two people are confirmed dead. Sadly, with both fires at a combined 23,000 acres and zero percent containment, it seems like things are going to get worse before they get better. How to help: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/heres-how-to-help-people-impacted-by-south-fork-fire-and-salt-fire/ (Thumbnail photo credit: Pamela L Bonner via Ruidoso News)Support t...
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Is this LA socialite a monster, or misunderstood?
Rebecca Grossman, a Los Angeles socialite and philanthropist, was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for speeding through a crosswalk and killing two young boys in September 2020. Is Grossman an unremorseful monster, or is she merely someone who was in denial? Sources: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-06/rebecca-grossman-deserves-life-in-prison-for-murders-prosecutors-say https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-11/nancy-iskander-disgusted-with...
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#59: Tourists killed in Mexico for their truck tires
Two Australian brothers and their American friend were murdered while on a surfing trip in Baja California, Mexico. The reason: thieves wanted to steal the tires on their pickup truck. Also: A Texas man kills two women, critically shoots a 5-year-old girl and abducts a 10-month-old baby in New Mexico. The baby was found safe a few days later, and it appears that the suspect doesn't have any connections to the victims. Porn star Stormy Daniels takes the stand in Donald Trump's h...
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#58: Violence erupts at colleges across America
Violence is erupting at college campuses across America as police are breaking up encampments set up by pro-Palestinian protesters. Students and officers have suffered injuries, and classes continue to get canceled as safety becomes an issue. Also: A judge warns Donald Trump of jail time if he doesn't stop violating the gag order in his hush money trial. Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider has sued the producers of "Quiet on Set," claiming the docuseries was a ...
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#57: The Trump Trials: The Trump Tower Conspiracy
Opening statements and witness testimony in the first criminal trial against former President Donald Trump finally got underway in New York. Prosecutors say Trump and his allies conspired to cover up negative stories about him during the 2016 presidential campaign, including affairs he may have had with two women. The transaction at the heart of the charges is a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels that was allegedly covered up in business records. Support the Show.