Courtroom Confidential

Joshua Ritter

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

    Matthew Farwell, D4vd, Laura Owens, Faith Hedgepeth & More! True Crime Q&A

    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. 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. #matthewfarwell #sandrabirchmore #d4vd #celesterivashernandez #lauraowens  #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #legalanalysis #criminaldefense #livetrial #courtroomconfidential #evidence #selfdefense #juryselection #murder #manslaughter #faithhedgepeth Support the show

  2. 3d ago

    Faith Hedgepeth Trial: Guilty. Why the Defense Couldn’t Shake the Evidence with Special Guests Elyse Hershon & Scott of Recovery Addict

    Miguel Salguero-Olivares has been found guilty in the murder of Faith Hedgepeth. After a trial centered on DNA evidence, disputed testimony and questions about the investigation, Joshua Ritter welcomes Scott from Recovery Addict to break down the verdict, assess the defense’s strategy of calling no witnesses, and discuss the questions that remain. Then, Boston criminal defense attorney Elyse Hershon joins Josh to discuss the Matthew Farwell trial, including testimony from the father of Sandra Birchmore’s unborn child, challenges to his credibility, and what the forensic evidence means for the prosecution’s 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 Attorney Elyse Hershon! https://www.youtube.com/@elysehershonlawyerup https://www.instagram.com/hershonlawyerup?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  https://www.facebook.com/p/Elyse-M-Hershon-Esq-61584858806322/ Follow Scott from  @RecoveryAddict :   https://www.youtube.com/c/RecoveryAddict https://x.com/RecoveryAddict2 https://www.tiktok.com/@md_recovery_addict 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. #SandraBirchmore #MatthewFarwell #Massachusetts #FaithHedgepeth #NorthCarolina Support the show

  3. 5d ago

    Faith Hedgepeth: No Defense Witnesses. Will the Strategy Work? With Special Guests Scott of Recovery Addict & R.J. Dreiling

    Taking care of your health just got easier, thanks to my sponsor Zocdoc — start here at: https://zocdoc.com/courtroomconfidential ✅ Jump to the Faith Hedgepeth discussion: 26:45. The defense rested without calling a single witness. What can its lawyers still accomplish in closing? Joshua Ritter and Scott of Recovery Addict examine the decision not to present witnesses, the risks of putting the defendant on the stand, and whether prosecutors’ efforts to establish a connection between Miguel Salguero-Olivares and Faith distracted from their strongest evidence. Also, former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney R.J. Dreiling joins Josh to examine Matthew Farwell’s federal trial, including the original investigation into Sandra Birchmore’s death, the dispatcher’s testimony, and the distinction between evidence of motive and proof of murder. 0:00 Cold Open: The Defense Calls No Witnesses 1:13 Welcome and Show Preview 3:24 Sponsor: Zocdoc 5:00 Matthew Farwell: Grooming Allegations and Case Overview 6:11 R.J. Dreiling: Challenging the Original Investigation 10:59 The Dispatcher’s Call and Competing Interpretations 13:27 Motive, Other Affairs and Proof of Murder 20:28 Mental Health Evidence and Jury Selection 26:45 Faith Hedgepeth with Scott of Recovery Addict 34:46 The Surprise Decision, Closing Arguments and Reasonable Doubt Follow Scott from  @RecoveryAddict   https://www.youtube.com/c/RecoveryAddict https://x.com/RecoveryAddict2  https://www.tiktok.com/@md_recovery_addict  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. #FaithHedgepeth #MatthewFarwell #SandraBirchmore #TrueCrime Support the show

  4. Oct 20

    Faith Hedgepeth: The State Rested. Did It Leave Too Many Questions? With Special Guests Gavin Fish and Deana Harley

    The prosecution has rested in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, but did it leave the defense an opening? CBS 17 reporter Deana Harley joins criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter to examine the DNA evidence, unanswered questions about Miguel Salguero-Olivares’ connection to Faith, and the revelation that a computer image discussed as handwriting evidence was actually an internet meme. Which gaps could matter to jurors, and which leave the prosecution’s strongest evidence intact? Plus, investigative reporter and YouTube host Gavin Fish joins Josh to discuss Matthew Farwell’s federal trial. They examine communications involving Sandra Birchmore’s pregnancy and threats to disclose their relationship, the prosecution’s alleged motive, and the defense’s argument that the original suicide determination was correct. 0:00 Intro 1:23 Welcome and Show Preview 3:25 Faith Hedgepeth: The Case Against Salguero-Olivares 4:00 Deana Harley: Why the State Rested So Quickly 7:38 Unanswered Questions vs. Reasonable Doubt 13:00 The Cookout Witness and Missing Connections 19:30 Handwriting Evidence and Disputed Testimony 23:00 The Internet Meme and the Jail-Call Note 29:30 What Comes Next for the Defense? 31:22 Matthew Farwell: Case Overview 31:54 Gavin Fish Joins Josh 37:45 Secrecy, Disclosure and the Prosecution’s Motive Argument 44:45 Pregnancy Messages and Future Obligations 48:47 Jury Discussion and Other-Affair Testimony 53:15 The Defense Theory and the Original Investigation 1:02:20 Sponsor: Aura 1:03:50 Announcements and Upcoming Coverage 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 Deana Harley: https://x.com/Deanaharleynews https://www.facebook.com/deanaharleynews Follow Gavin Fish: https://www.youtube.com/@UCMl5NbmGzEaLse_NK9ctpNQ  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. #FaithHedgepeth #MatthewFarwell #SandraBirchmore #TrueCrime Support the show

  5. Oct 19

    Can a Holdout Juror Be Removed? Lindsay Clancy, Christa Pike, Matthew Farwell & More! True Crime Q&A

    Can a juror be removed for refusing to agree with everyone else? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter answers viewer questions about the Lindsay Clancy juror controversy, the distinction between disagreement and misconduct, and the challenges of protecting jurors in a closely watched case. In this Sunday Funday Q&A, Josh also explores the difference between “not guilty” and “innocent,” questions surrounding Christa Pike’s failed execution, the federal case against Matthew Farwell, and the limits on pointing to another suspect in the Faith Hedgepeth trial. 0:00 Welcome to Sunday Funday 2:12 Lindsay Clancy: Holdout Jurors and Jury Privacy 13:03 Would Professional Jurors Work? 19:31 “Innocent” vs. “Not Guilty” and Defense Ethics 30:03 Physical Evidence and Body Language Experts 38:09 Patrick Clancy and Scrutiny of the Family 41:11 Kouri Richins: Charges Against Law Enforcement Officers 48:16 Christa Pike: A Veterinarian’s Question 55:00 Rapid-Fire Questions: Jury Duty and Prosecution Appeals 1:06:25 Could Christa Pike Sue? 1:09:41 Tomasz Kosowski: The DNA Question 1:13:57 Faith Hedgepeth: Limits on Blaming Another Suspect 1:22:28 Christa Pike and the Willie Francis Precedent 1:31:00 Caleb Flynn’s Interviews and Sentencing Behavior 1:36:27 Matthew Farwell: What Makes It a Federal Case? 1:46:28 Faith Hedgepeth: The Defendant’s Courtroom Notes 1:57:39 Why Prosecutors Can Sometimes Ask Leading Questions 2:02:11 Unusual Laws and Closing Announcements 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 #christapike #matthewfarwell #sandrabirchmore #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #legalanalysis #criminaldefense #livetrial #courtroomconfidential #evidence #selfdefense #juryselection #murder #manslaughter #bryankohberger Support the show

  6. Oct 17

    Alex Murdaugh Gets DNA Testing. Could It Backfire?

    Alex Murdaugh’s defense has been allowed to pursue additional testing of DNA recovered from beneath Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails. But could finding an answer weaken the defense instead of helping it? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter explains why unidentified DNA can create an argument for reasonable doubt, and why identifying its source could change that argument. On location in Lexington, South Carolina, Josh breaks down the October 16 hearing, including the DNA-testing dispute, requests for ballistics and crime-scene data, and the judge’s insistence on keeping the retrial on schedule. He examines what the defense hopes to learn, the risks of further testing and why another person’s DNA would not, by itself, establish who committed the killings. 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. #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #CourtroomConfidential Support the show

  7. Oct 15

    Faith Hedgepeth: A Second Bottle Puts the Defense Under Pressure With Special Guest Joel Waldman of Surviving The Survivor

    Miguel Salguero-Olivares denied knowing Faith Hedgepeth, but jurors have now heard testimony linking his palm print and thumbprint to a wine bottle found in her bedroom. What do those matches establish, and what remains unresolved? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter welcomes Joel Waldman of Surviving the Survivor to examine the latest evidence and the defense’s response. Also, Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz discusses the cancellation of Bryan Kohberger’s upcoming hearings, and LA Mag Senior Editor Michele McPhee joins Josh to examine testimony in Matthew Farwell’s federal trial and scrutiny of the original investigation into Sandra Birchmore’s death. 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 Michael Ruiz: https://x.com/mikerreports https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerreports Follow Michele McPhee: https://lamag.com/author/michele-mcphee/ https://x.com/MicheleMcPhee https://instagram.com/michele.mcphee?vrfl=eTZub2ZubWQ0anE1 Follow Joel Waldman / Surviving the Survivor: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor https://x.com/podcaststs https://www.instagram.com/survivingthesurvivor 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. #FaithHedgepeth #BryanKohberger #MatthewFarwell #SandraBirchmore #CourtroomConfidential Support the show

  8. Oct 13

    Matthew Farwell: Could His Opening Statement Come Back to Haunt Him?

    Did Matthew Farwell’s defense open the door to testimony from three other women? Federal prosecutors are challenging his attorney’s opening statement, asking to introduce evidence of other alleged affairs and accusing the defense of citing text messages they say do not exist. What could these disputes mean for the jury and the case over Sandra Birchmore’s death? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter is joined by attorney Randolph Rice to examine the prosecution’s new motions, the defense’s strategy, and what the judge’s decisions could mean as testimony begins. Also tonight: Paul of  @Reportinglivefrommysofa   joins us to discuss the latest testimony and evidence in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, plus a preview of the Leigha Mumby vehicular homicide trial ahead of opening statements. Join Courtroom Confidential LIVE at 5pm PT / 8pm ET for the evidence, legal arguments, and questions that could shape these cases. Follow Randolph Rice: https://ricelawmd.com/attorneys/randolph-rice/ https://www.instagram.com/ricelawmd?igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Follow Paul of Reporting Live From My Sofa: https://www.youtube.com/@UCahpqlIoESCdQfgWXVvQkDg  https://www.youtube.com/@SofaSideEyeRLFMS 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. #MatthewFarwell #SandraBirchmore #FaithHedgepeth #LeighaMumby #CourtroomConfidential 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
    518
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    Clean
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    © 2026 Courtroom Confidential
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