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. 6h ago

    Lindsay Clancy Verdict Watch: What Will the Jury Decide? With Special Guest Laura Ingle

    The jury returns Monday to continue deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after two days without a verdict. NewsNation senior correspondent Laura Ingle joins former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter to discuss what happened inside the courtroom, what jurors may be weighing and whether their requests to examine the knife and prescription bottles offer any clues about where deliberations are headed. Plus, Josh breaks down Bryan Kohberger’s latest attempt to undo his guilty plea, including new motions seeking to disqualify the judge and move his post-conviction proceedings back to Latah County. Follow Laura Ingle! https://www.youtube.com/@CrimeFilesLauraIngle https://x.com/lauraingle https://www.instagram.com/lauraingletv?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 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/ Follow Courtroom Confidential: https://x.com/CRConfidential https://www.facebook.com/courtroomconfidential/ https://www.instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential/?hl=en 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. Support the show

  2. 1d ago

    Criminal Lawyer Answers Your Questions: Lindsay Clancy, Shanna Gardner, Karmelo Anthony & 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 Lindsay Clancy, Shanna Gardner, Karmelo Anthony, Laken Snelling, Keffe D 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. #lindsayclancy #patrickclancy #lindsayclancytrial #shannagardner #keefed #duanedavis #tupacmurder #tupac #deathpenalty  #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #legalanalysis #criminaldefense #livetrial #courtroomconfidential #evidence #selfdefense #juryselection #murder #manslaughter #lakensnelling Support the show

  3. 4d ago

    Lindsay Clancy Trial: Closing Arguments Reaction & Analysis. Which Side Prevailed?

    Lindsay Clancy’s fate is now in the hands of a Massachusetts jury. Live outside the courthouse, Joshua Ritter shares who he thinks prevailed in closing arguments as verdict watch continues. Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three young children, Cora, Dawson and Callan, inside the family’s Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023. Her defense does not dispute that she killed the children but argues that she was not criminally responsible because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors contend her actions were planned and deliberate. Give us a follow: https://x.com/CRConfidential https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQ https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresq https://www.joshuaritter.com/ https://www.thecourtroomconfidential.com/ Support the show: 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 US Copyright Law. #lindsayclancy #patrickclancy #lindsayclancytrial #murdertrial #lindsayclancyverdictwatch Support the show

  4. 5d ago

    Lindsay Clancy Trial: Psychiatrist Reacts as Final Expert Says She “Had Control” With Special Guest Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring

    The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has reached its final stage, with testimony concluding and closing arguments expected Thursday. The Commonwealth’s final forensic psychiatrist told jurors that Clancy acted methodically, exercised control and remained capable of distinguishing right from wrong when she killed her three children. The defense challenged that conclusion, emphasizing Clancy’s severe mental-health decline, repeated efforts to obtain help, medication history and its claim that she was experiencing postpartum psychosis and obeying a commanding voice. East Idaho News Courtroom Insider reporter Grace Wong joins criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter to recap the final day of testimony, examine how the evidence may have landed with jurors and preview the cases both sides must make during closing arguments. Then, board-certified psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring breaks down the final psychiatric battle, including: • Whether organized or methodical actions rule out psychosis • How command hallucinations can affect judgment and behavior • Whether someone can be psychotic but still legally responsible • What Clancy’s medication history and severe insomnia may reveal • The difference between a psychiatric diagnosis and the legal standard for criminal responsibility • What each side’s experts may have overstated or left unanswered With the jury about to receive the case, what must the Commonwealth establish to prove Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible, and has the defense created reasonable doubt about whether she could understand or control her actions? About Grace Wong: Grace Wong is a reporter with Courtroom Insider at East Idaho News who has been covering the Lindsay Clancy trial and other major criminal cases. https://www.youtube.com/@Eastidnews https://x.com/EastIDNews https://www.instagram.com/eastidahonews/ https://www.facebook.com/EastIdahoNews https://www.eastidahonews.com/ About Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer and host of the Dr. Josef - Taper Clinic YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@taperclinic https://x.com/DrJosefWD https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@drjosefwittdoerring 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/ Follow Courtroom Confidential: https://x.com/CRConfidential https://www.facebook.com/courtroomconfidential/ https://www.instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential/?hl=en 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. #lindsayclancy #lindsayclancytrial #patrickclancy Support the show

  5. Aug 25

    Lindsay Clancy Trial: Did Lindsay Know It Was Wrong, or Was She Unable to Stop?

    The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is approaching its final stage as the Commonwealth presents rebuttal testimony challenging the defense’s claim that Clancy was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children. The Commonwealth’s experts argue that Clancy was seriously depressed but not psychotic, and that she still understood the wrongfulness of her actions and retained control over her behavior. Under cross-examination today, one prosecution psychiatrist acknowledged that Clancy displayed symptoms associated with postpartum depression while continuing to reject a postpartum diagnosis and any evidence of psychosis. With closing arguments and jury deliberations approaching, the case comes down to one defining question: Did Lindsay Clancy understand that what she was doing was wrong, or did severe mental illness leave her unable to control her actions? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter is joined by attorney, Fox News contributor and retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro to break down today’s rebuttal testimony, the competing expert opinions and what the jury must ultimately decide about Clancy’s criminal responsibility. Join us LIVE for legal analysis, true crime updates and courtroom breakdowns. About Paul Mauro: Paul Mauro is an attorney, Fox News contributor and retired NYPD Inspector. During his career with the NYPD, he served as commanding officer of the department’s Legal Bureau and executive officer of its Intelligence Operations and Analysis Bureau. https://x.com/PaulDMauro https://www.instagram.com/the_ops_desk/ http://Opsdesk.org 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/ Follow Courtroom Confidential: https://x.com/CRConfidential https://www.facebook.com/courtroomconfidential/ https://www.instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential/?hl=en 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. Support the show

  6. Aug 24

    Lindsay Clancy Trial Q&A: Criminal Lawyer Answers Your Questions

    Can someone suffer from psychosis and still be held criminally responsible for murder? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter explains the line Massachusetts law draws in the Lindsay Clancy trial, why mental illness alone does not establish a lack of criminal responsibility, and what jurors must decide even if they believe Clancy was psychotic. In this Sunday Funday, Josh also answers questions about Massachusetts’ two-part insanity test, the possible verdicts and what happens after each one, Patrick Clancy conspiracy theories, courtroom conduct and comparisons between Lindsay Clancy and Chad Doerman. Plus, Josh examines Bryan Kohberger’s attempt to withdraw his guilty plea and Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s book, proffer agreement and unusual defense in the Tupac Shakur murder trial. 0:00 Welcome to Sunday Funday 2:24 Why defendants are still called “alleged” 7:32 Can someone be psychotic and still be legally responsible? 16:11 Can Bryan Kohberger withdraw his guilty plea? 22:38 Patrick Clancy theories and possible legal liability 29:36 The prosecution’s “mortal sin” question 32:04 Attorney demeanor and possible appellate issues 40:55 Why the Clancy trial became a cultural phenomenon 53:34 Why there is no “guilty by reason of insanity” verdict 1:01:23 Massachusetts’ two-part insanity test 1:06:55 Keffe D’s book and “self-snitching” 1:12:22 Mistrials with prejudice and hung juries 1:14:16 Psychiatric commitment versus a prison sentence 1:19:28 Keffe D’s proffer agreement and Suge Knight 1:26:18 Assassination versus murder 1:32:01 Sidebars, attorney conduct and contempt 1:36:18 Can attorney appearance influence jurors? 1:42:58 Do jurors consider what happens after an insanity verdict? 1:48:01 Chad Doerman versus Lindsay Clancy 1:54:05 Keffe D’s “I was lying” defense 1:56:57 Can jurors truly disregard evidence? 2:00:03 Announcements and upcoming coverage 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. #lindsayclancy #patrickclancy #lindsayclancytrial  #keefed #duanedavis #tupacmurder #tupac #deathpenalty  #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #legalanalysis #criminaldefense #livetrial #courtroomconfidential #evidence #selfdefense #juryselection #murder #manslaughter Support the show

  7. Aug 23

    Lindsay Clancy Trial: Was It Psychosis or Methodical Planning? With Special Guest Lawyer Lee

    Two psychiatrists reviewed much of the same evidence and gave the Lindsay Clancy jury completely different answers. The defense says Clancy was psychotic and acting under the control of a commanding voice. The Commonwealth says she was severely depressed, methodically carried out a plan and understood that killing her children was wrong. Former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter is joined by trial attorney and legal commentator Lawyer Lee to test those competing opinions, explain Massachusetts’ criminal-responsibility standard and identify the evidence most likely to decide the verdict as the Commonwealth completes its rebuttal. Plus, Josh examines the new-trial fight involving Karmelo Anthony, the death-penalty arguments in the Tyler Robinson case, Laken Snelling’s guilty plea and this week’s Hero of the Week. UPDATE: After this livestream, the judge denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial. Our discussion at 42:55 was recorded before the ruling. 00:00 Two Experts, Two Conclusions 01:03 Welcome and Show Preview 03:38 Lindsay Clancy Trial with Lawyer Lee 06:36 How Massachusetts Insanity Law Changes the Case 16:47 Defense Expert on Temporary Psychosis 20:15 The Circular Logic Problem 24:58 Commonwealth Rebuttal Expert 32:30 Verdict and Deliberation Predictions 35:53 Viewer Questions About Psychosis 42:55 Karmelo Anthony’s New-Trial Fight 51:22 Tyler Robinson Death-Penalty Motion 54:21 Laken Snelling Pleads Guilty 61:32 Hero of the Week: K9 Ace 64:32 Announcements and Programming Follow Lawyer Lee: https://www.youtube.com/@harvardlawyerlee https://x.com/LawyerLeeW 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/ Follow Courtroom Confidential: https://x.com/CRConfidential https://www.facebook.com/courtroomconfidential/ https://www.instagram.com/thecourtroomconfidential/?hl=en 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. #LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #PatrickClancy Support the show

  8. Aug 21

    Lindsay Clancy Trial Nears Closing Arguments. Which Side Has the Stronger Case? With Special Guest Randolph Rice

    Did Lindsay Clancy hear a persistent male voice ordering her to kill her children, and if she did, does that establish that she was not criminally responsible? Trial attorneys and former prosecutors Joshua Ritter and Randolph Rice examine the testimony that could decide the case as closing arguments approach. Defense psychologist Dr. Paul Zeizel told jurors that Clancy had bipolar disorder with postpartum psychosis and could not appreciate the wrongfulness of her actions or conform her conduct to the law. The Commonwealth challenged the timing and corroboration of the alleged voice, while hospital chaplain Sheila Kavanaugh testified that Clancy described a persistent male voice during several visits. Plus, Josh and Randolph break down Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial, including the disputed “gentleman’s agreement” over character evidence and whether restrictions on courtroom access violated his Sixth Amendment right to a public trial. 0:00 The case jurors must decide 0:58 Joshua Ritter introduces Randolph Rice 3:31 Why the Lindsay Clancy case resonates 8:09 Dr. Zeizel gives his insanity opinion 9:17 Do voices prove legal insanity? 16:18 Chaplain says Clancy described a male voice 17:53 Why the missing notes matter 29:27 Closing arguments approach 30:10 Karmelo Anthony’s fight for a new trial 30:54 Why a new judge took over 33:27 The disputed “gentleman’s agreement” 38:53 Was Anthony denied a public trial? 47:35 Courtroom Confidential announcements 50:07 Upcoming trial coverage About Randolph Rice: Randolph Rice is the managing partner of Rice Law, an accomplished trial attorney, former Baltimore County prosecutor and nationally recognized legal analyst. He has more than 20 years of experience in criminal defense, civil litigation and personal injury and regularly appears on Court TV, Fox News, CNN, NewsNation and Nancy Grace: Crime Stories. Follow Randolph Rice: https://ricelawmd.com/attorneys/randolph-rice/ https://www.instagram.com/popular/randolph-rice/ 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/ Follow Courtroom Confidential: https://x.com/CRConfidential #LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #PostpartumPsychosis #CourtroomConfidential #LegalAnalysis #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalf Support the show

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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
    488
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Courtroom Confidential
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