Courtroom Confidential

Joshua Ritter
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Courtroom Confidential, hosted by Joshua Ritter, is your weekly rendezvous with the latest updates in headline-making criminal cases nationwide. With his background as a former L.A. County prosecutor now practicing as a criminal defense attorney, Joshua brings a unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch to the table. Join Joshua every Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.

  1. 1d ago

    Rex Heuermann Sentencing: What Happened Inside Court With Laura Ingle & Michael Ruiz

    Former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Josh Ritter breaks down the Rex Heuermann sentencing in the Gilgo Beach murders case with firsthand reporting from inside court. First, Josh is joined by Laura Ingle to discuss what happened inside the courtroom as Heuermann was sentenced, including the judge’s remarks, the victim impact statements, the sentence, and the emotional weight of the long-awaited hearing in the Long Island serial killer case. Then, Fox News Digital investigative reporter Michael Ruiz joins Josh with more reporting from inside court. Ruiz was in the courtroom as Heuermann faced sentencing, and he joins Josh to discuss what stood out, how the families responded, what Heuermann said or did not say, and the biggest remaining questions in the Gilgo Beach murders case. Join us LIVE for analysis of the Rex Heuermann sentencing, the Gilgo Beach murders, what happened inside court, the victim impact statements, the judge’s remarks, and what comes next in the Long Island serial killer case. 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 Laura Ingle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCVw9sjS3UjUYJyjtXibHcQ https://x.com/lauraingle https://www.instagram.com/lauraingletv?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Follow Michael Ruiz: https://www.foxnews.com/person/r/michael-ruiz https://x.com/mikerreports https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerreports Follow Josh: https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Merch: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Support our moderators: https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential 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. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. 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. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #GilgoBeachMurders #LongIslandSerialKiller #LauraIngle #MichaelRuiz #JoshuaRitter #CourtroomConfidential #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #Sentencing #VictimImpactStatements #InsideCourt Deadly Divas True Crime PodcastWe are Tina & Sarah, two DIVAS obsessed with true crime...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    55 min

  2. 3d ago

    Can the FBI Trust Rex Heuermann? Prosecutor Who Took on Serial Killers Explains Sentencing

    Josh Ritter is joined by Matt Murphy, former Orange County, California homicide prosecutor and author of The Book of Murder, to break down what to expect ahead of Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann's sentencing, set for Wednesday, June 17. During his 17-year tenure as a homicide prosecutor, Matt Murphy specialized in high-profile serial killer cases, cold cases, and complex “no-body” murders. Tonight, Josh and Matt discuss what to expect at the Rex Heuermann sentencing, and what justice can still require when a defendant is already expected to spend the rest of his life in prison. As part of Heuermann’s plea, he agreed to cooperate with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as part of an academic and scientific exercise. But can the FBI trust Rex Heuermann? Josh and Matt break down whether investigators can learn from Heuermann, how prosecutors guard against manipulation, and whether this gives him one more chance to control the story in the LISK case. Plus, viewers will vote in tonight’s Viewers' Choice poll to decide which case Josh covers next: Larry Millete Trial — Trial is underway for the California father accused of murdering his missing wife, Maya Millete, in a no-body case that prosecutors say centers on the collapse of their marriage. George Pino Trial — The Florida boating crash trial continues for George Pino, accused in the crash that killed 17-year-old Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez. Palisades Fire Trial — Jonathan Rinderknecht is on trial in federal court after prosecutors accused him of intentionally starting the fire that later became the deadly Palisades Fire, while the defense argues fireworks may have caused the initial blaze. 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 Matt Murphy: https://www.instagram.com/mattmurphylaw https://www.thebookofmurder.com/about/ Follow Josh:  https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ  https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/  https://www.joshuaritter.com/  https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Merch:  https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Support our moderators:  https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential 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. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #MattMurphy #TheBookOfMurder #CourtroomConfidential #JoshuaRitter #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #FBI #BehavioralAnalysis #LarryMillete #MayaMillete #GeorgePino #PalisadesFire #JonathanRinderknecht Deadly Divas True Crime PodcastWe are Tina & Sarah, two DIVAS obsessed with true crime...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    1h 15m

  3. 4d ago

    LIVE! True Crime Q&A: Karmelo Anthony, Nick Reiner, Tyler Robinson, Alex Murdaugh & More

    True crime, legal analysis, and YOUR questions—LIVE! Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions on the biggest cases in true crime, including Karmelo Anthony, Nick Reiner, Tyler Robinson, Adam Montgomery, Alex Murdaugh, and more. Summer Merch Collection: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/collections/summer-collection Want to ask Josh your true crime legal question for next Sunday Funday? Get your questions in before 11:59pm PT Friday! Click the tab on the right side here: https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Sunday Funday Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiteA2x_mfo3H6cFS91S0tBu600tjCeFJ&si=Afeir78gpaWnjK8K Courtroom Confidential: Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@CCLiveTrials Become a CC Crew member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVmA_wratr69AQdmWtRLAw/join 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 US Copyright Law. #karmeloanthony #austinmetcalf #alexmurdaugh #rebeccaharo #jakeharo #nickreiner #robreiner #michelereiner #jakereiner #annakepner #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #legalanalysis #criminaldefense #livetrial #courtroomconfidential #evidence #selfdefense #juryselection #murder #manslaughter Deadly Divas True Crime PodcastWe are Tina & Sarah, two DIVAS obsessed with true crime...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    2h 11m

  4. 5d ago

    LIVE! Charlie Kirk Case: Should Prosecutors Be Held in Contempt?

    LIVE on Courtroom Confidential: Josh Ritter breaks down the latest hearing in the Tyler Robinson case, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. 0:00 - Intro 2:37 - Tyler Robinson 20:33 - Adam Montgomery 28:40 - Brian Hooker 38:08 - Lindsay Clancy 44:23 - Hero of the Week: Anthony Moore 47:36 - Announcements Robinson’s defense team is asking the judge to hold prosecutors in contempt over public comments made about evidence in the case, including statements related to bullet fragments and the ongoing investigation. Prosecutors argue they were responding to misinformation, while the defense says those comments crossed a line and could impact Robinson’s right to a fair trial. Josh breaks down what happened in court, why the defense is putting prosecutors under fire, what it means to be held in contempt, and whether prosecutor comments outside the courtroom could create serious consequences in a high-profile death penalty case. Plus, in tonight’s Leftovers segment, we’ll cover major updates in several cases: – Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery was overturned, with prosecutors planning to pursue a new trial – New reporting in the Brian and Lynette Hooker case after a recorded call appears to raise questions about Brian Hooker’s account of the night his wife disappeared in the Bahamas – Last-minute motions in the Lindsay Clancy case ahead of her July murder trial, including evidence prosecutors say shows she intentionally killed her children Join the CC Crew LIVE for legal analysis, courtroom insight, and a breakdown of the biggest questions from the Tyler Robinson hearing: Did prosecutors go too far, and what happens next? 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/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Merch: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Support our moderators: https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential 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. #TylerRobinson #CharlieKirk #CharlieKirkCase #TylerRobinsonHearing #AdamMontgomery #HarmonyMontgomery #BrianHooker #LynetteHooker #LindseyClancy #CourtroomConfidential #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #JoshRitter #WeeklyRoundup Deadly Divas True Crime PodcastWe are Tina & Sarah, two DIVAS obsessed with true crime...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    58 min

  5. Jun 11

    LIVE! Karmelo Anthony Guilty: Why Self-Defense Failed | Cody Thomas + Dr. Patrice Berry

    Tonight on Courtroom Confidential, Josh Ritter is joined by Court TV’s Cody Thomas to break down the verdict in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. A jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas track meet. The defense argued self-defense, but the jury rejected that claim and convicted Anthony. Cody Thomas was inside the courtroom and brings firsthand reporting from court as Josh and Cody discuss the verdict, the testimony, the defense strategy, the prosecution’s case, and why the self-defense argument failed. Then, Dr. Patrice Berry from  @DrPatriceBerry joins Josh to discuss the psychology behind the Karmelo Anthony case and the latest developments in the federal case against DeCarlos Brown, who has now been found incompetent at the federal level about a month after being found incompetent at the state level in the murder of Iryna Zarutska. Join us LIVE for analysis of the Karmelo Anthony verdict, what happened inside the courtroom, what comes next after the guilty verdict, and the latest in the DeCarlos Brown federal case. 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 Cody: https://www.instagram.com/codythomas_ Follow Dr. Patrice Berry https://www.youtube.com/@DrPatriceBerry Follow Josh: https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Merch: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Support our moderators: https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential 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. #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalf #KarmeloAnthonyTrial #KarmeloAnthonyVerdict #DeCarlosBrown #IrynaZarutska #CourtroomConfidential #CourtTV #TrueCrime #SelfDefense #GuiltyVerdict #MurderTrial Deadly Divas True Crime PodcastWe are Tina & Sarah, two DIVAS obsessed with true crime...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    1h 7m

  6. Jun 9

    LIVE! Karmelo Anthony Trial: Is Self-Defense Working? Cody Thomas Reports from Inside Court

    Tonight on Courtroom Confidential, Josh Ritter is joined by Court TV’s Cody Thomas for the latest in the ongoing Karmelo Anthony trial. 0:00 - Intro 2:46 - Welcome Cody! 2:58 - Karmelo Anthony 35:20 - Goodbye Cody 37:51 - Daisy Link 48:22 - Announcements With no cameras inside the courtroom, Cody Thomas brings firsthand reporting from court as the defense presents its case in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco, Texas track meet. The state has rested, and now the key question becomes: is Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense claim working with the jury? Josh and Cody break down the latest testimony, courtroom developments, the defense strategy, the prosecution’s case, and what jurors are seeing inside the courtroom. Plus, viewers will vote in tonight’s Viewers Choice poll to decide which case Josh covers next: Palisades Fire Trial Begins — Jonathan Rinderknecht goes on trial in California in connection with the devastating Palisades Fire. Deadly Birthday Boat Ride Trial — George Pino faces trial in Florida after prosecutors say he killed his daughter’s teenage friend while boating under the influence. Daisy Link Jail Attack Case — New allegations emerge involving jailed Daisy Link and an accused pediatrician. Join us LIVE for analysis of the Karmelo Anthony trial, the Austin Metcalf case, self-defense, witness testimony, and the latest true crime trial updates. 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 Cody Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/codythomas_ Follow Josh: https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Merch: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Support our moderators: https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential 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. #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalf #KarmeloAnthonyTrial #CourtroomConfidential #CourtTV #TrueCrime #SelfDefense #TrialUpdate #PalisadesFire #JonathanRinderknecht #GeorgePino #DaisyLink Deadly Divas True Crime PodcastWe are Tina & Sarah, two DIVAS obsessed with true crime...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    57 min

  7. Jun 8

    LIVE! True Crime Q&A: Karmelo Anthony, D4VD, Mackenzie Shirilla, Alex Murdaugh, Brian Hooker & More!

    True crime, pop culture, and your questions—LIVE! Hosted by criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter. Summer Merch Collection: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/collections/summer-collection Want to ask Josh your true crime legal question for next Sunday Funday? Get your questions in before 11:59pm PT Friday! Click the tab on the right side here: https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Sunday Funday Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiteA2x_mfo3H6cFS91S0tBu600tjCeFJ&si=Afeir78gpaWnjK8K Courtroom Confidential: Live Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@CCLiveTrials Become a CC Crew member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVmA_wratr69AQdmWtRLAw/join Give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq www.JoshuaRitter.com 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 US Copyright Law. #karmeloanthony #austinmetcalf  #kouririchins #luigimangione #brianhooker #lynettehooker #alexmurdaugh #rickchow  #criminaldefense #livetrial #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #legalanalysis  #mystery  #courtroomconfidential  #voirdire #premeditation #murder #manslaughter #insanityplea #insanitydefense #arraignment  #extradition #evidence #legalevidence #felony  #misdemeanor  #juryduty #ericrichins #selfdefense #juryduty #juryselection #expertwitnesses #nickreiner #robreiner #michelereiner #jakereiner #gerhardtkonig #ariellekonig #annakepner #mackenzieshirilla #d4vd #celesterivas Deadly Divas True Crime PodcastWe are Tina & Sarah, two DIVAS obsessed with true crime...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

    2h 22m

  8. Jun 7

    LIVE! Karmelo Anthony Trial: What Jurors Heard Inside Court With Cody Thomas

    LIVE tonight on Courtroom Confidential: Josh Ritter is joined by Court TV’s Cody Thomas for a Weekly Roundup focused on the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. 0:00 - Intro 3:32 - Welcome Cody! 4:15 - Karmelo Anthony 47:38 - Goodbye Cody 51:12 - Brian Hooker 55:43 - Brendan Banfield 1:00:52 - Mickey Stines 1:06:44 - Hero of the Week - Aaron Spencer 1:14:25 - Announcements Opening statements began Thursday, June 4, in the trial of Karmelo Anthony, the Texas teen accused in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet. With no cameras inside the courtroom, Cody Thomas brings an inside look at what jurors are seeing and hearing as testimony gets underway — including courtroom evidence, the 911 call, surveillance video, witness testimony, and the arguments from both the prosecution and defense. Josh and Cody break down the biggest moments from the Karmelo Anthony trial so far, what the jury heard in court, and the key questions surrounding the case: murder or self-defense? Plus, in tonight’s Leftovers segment, we’ll cover major updates in several cases: – Rebecca Haro guilty plea and sentencing – New developments in the Brian and Lynette Hooker case after the search has resumed by the U.S. Coast Guard – Brendan Banfield sentencing Join the CC Crew LIVE for legal analysis, courtroom insight, and true crime updates from the week. 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 Cody Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/codythomas_ Follow Josh: https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/ https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Merch: https://shop.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Support our moderators: https://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential 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. #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalf #KarmeloAnthonyTrial #FriscoTrackMeetStabbing #CourtroomConfidential #CourtTV #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #JoshRitter #CodyThomas #WeeklyRoundup Support the show

    1h 20m
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Courtroom Confidential, hosted by Joshua Ritter, is your weekly rendezvous with the latest updates in headline-making criminal cases nationwide. With his background as a former L.A. County prosecutor now practicing as a criminal defense attorney, Joshua brings a unique blend of professionalism and a personal touch to the table. Join Joshua every Friday to explore the ever-developing legal landscape and gain a deeper understanding of how the legal system operates.

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  • Creator
    Joshua Ritter
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    446
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Courtroom Confidential
  • Show Website
    Courtroom Confidential

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