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Law&Crime Sidebar is the must-listen podcast for true-crime and unbiased analysis. We dive deep into the biggest stories in twenty minutes or less. Join Law&Crime's Jesse Weber each morning for the latest news on the legal stories everyone is talking about.

2H AGO

300 Names Dropped in Epstein Files Bombshell

More than 300 high-profile names have been revealed in the latest release of Epstein Files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. From politicians and billionaires to entertainers, the documents include emails, flight logs, and correspondence that shed new light on Epstein’s network and connections. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the most notable names and what they actually mean. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SIDEBAR at https://www.oneskin.co/SIDEBAR #oneskinpod HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 min
3D AGO

Teacher Who Got Pregnant with Student's Baby Locked Up

Former New Jersey teacher Julie Rizzitello has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting two students she groomed over several years—including one who was just a freshman. During sentencing, a judge revealed Rizzitello became pregnant with a victim's child and terminated the pregnancy—then told the teen it happened on his birthday. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the disturbing new details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: PROOF Wallets are obsessively engineered to protect your cards, your pockets, and your peace of mind for life, or we replace it free. Use code SIDEBAR at https://go.carryproof.com/side-bar for 20% OFF your entire order today. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 min
4D AGO

Epstein Files: 9 Questions the DOJ Won't Answer

Congressional chaos erupts as AG Pam Bondi testifies on Capitol Hill about the newly released, and heavily redacted, Jeffrey Epstein files. With names being unredacted by lawmakers, and internal DOJ memos suggesting a lack of evidence for a sex-trafficking network, the question remains: Is the Department of Justice hiding something in the Epstein investigation? Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the explosive testimony. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Check out CyberGhost VPN at https://cyberghostvpn.com/Sidebar and you will get 84% off CyberGhost VPN. That's $2.03/month and 4 months free! It's risk-free with their 45-day money-back guarantee. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

33 min
5D AGO

Epstein's Royal Emails Exposed in New Doc Dump

A massive release of Justice Department records is exposing new details about Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the British royal family, including post-conviction emails involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, references to private meetings, and materials linked to official government travel. With UK police now assessing the disclosures, the Epstein files are shifting the narrative from personal scandal to potential official scrutiny. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber examines what the documents reveal, how Andrew’s connection to Epstein evolved, and why the fallout is escalating now. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today – go to https://www.opus.pro/sidebar for 1 week free plus 50% off the first 3 months of Opus Pro. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 min
6D AGO

What is Ghislaine Maxwell Hiding?

Ghislaine Maxwell exercised her Fifth Amendment right in a Congressional deposition about Jeffrey Epstein. But her attorney says she’d be willing to offer up the “unfiltered truth" if granted clemency. Is she hiding a big secret or is it a strategic move? Former State Attorney Dave Aronberg joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to discuss the latest. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the SAN app at https://san.com/sidebar for Unbiased, Straight facts HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

32 min
FEB 9

Teacher Tried to 'Explore' 12-Year-Old's Body: Police

A New Mexico teacher's life fell apart after he was caught in a multi-agency sex sting operation, "Operation Overwatch." Stephen Phillips, a long-time PE teacher, communicated with an undercover officer he believed to be the father of a 12-year-old girl. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on what Phillips revealed in shocking body camera footage. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Grow your own audience today – go to https://www.opus.pro/sidebar for 1 week free plus 50% off the first 3 months of Opus Pro. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 min
FEB 6

Pregnant Woman Who Shot Baby's Father Learns Fate

A Georgia woman, Heather Nicole McCall, will spend years in prison after she shot and killed her on-again, off-again boyfriend Jeremy Howard. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber digs into body camera footage, photo evidence, and court documents to see how Athens-Clarke County police investigated the chaotic scene, the questions McCall faced while pregnant, and the consequences for pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 min
FEB 5

Grown Woman Pretended to be 'Traumatized' High School Teen

Former social worker Shelby Hewitt, 34, learned her fate this week after she pretended to be a Boston-area high school student for months. But the story is far from over. Did her therapist help her pull off the elaborate ruse? Former prosecutor Dan Schorr joins Law&Crime’s Sidebar to break down Hewitt’s sentence, the potential ethical violations involved, and the fallout for the students she betrayed. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Stay Informed, Stay Safe – Check Public Records with TruthFinder now at https://www.truthfinder.com/lcsidebar HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay Cruz Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana Battaglia Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jan 18

NikkiPonce

If you want the usual, over-covered stories about Luigi M and our messed up government, this site isn’t for you. Stories on this site are interesting and generally not covered by mainstream, fake news networks who cover all things Trump.
Great show, balance and thorough

09/25/2025

MartiMomx2

I love this show! Great coverage of the events that are in the news. Jesse is easy to listen to and includes lots of good footage in the stories.
Bring Back Old Format

Jan 11

Sunndawgg

This podcast used to be absolutely amazing. Not sure what happened, but during past 1.5 years it definitely became biased and sensational. It used to have really interesting stories about the inter-workings of legal proceedings. Now it feels somewhat ambulance chaser-esque. Before all of these changes it was an easy sell, now it is a hard pass.
Disappointed.

Jan 8

Alofnvfudb

I’m disappointed they clearly avoid covering major events involving the US government when they don't want to report the facts. I get the vibe that this is a podcast that supports an administration actively committing crimes against Americans. Why else would you report on Charlie Kirk as anything other than hate speech. Why no comments on an ICE agent shooting an innocent bystander in the face 4 times on video? Do the facts not fitting your narrative magically disappear? This podcast lack credibility due to its inaccurate reporting. If something had to be prefaced as the hosts personal opinions, I will find a better source.

Law&Crime Sidebar is the must-listen podcast for true-crime and unbiased analysis. We dive deep into the biggest stories in twenty minutes or less. Join Law&Crime's Jesse Weber each morning for the latest news on the legal stories everyone is talking about.