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Villareal v Texas: The Supreme Court's Take on Attorney-Client Conferral During Testimony

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June 8, 2026

Villareal v Texas: The Supreme Court's Take on Attorney-Client Conferral During Testimony

David Villarreal's Texas murder trial culminated in his own testimony, where he claimed he stabbed the victim in self-defense. A 24-hour overnight recess interrupted his direct examination, and the trial judge issued a "conferral order" — telling defense counsel they could speak with their client about anything EXCEPT "managing" his ongoing testimony. Villarreal was convicted and argued on appeal that his Sixth Amendment right to confer with counsel had been violated.In a unanimous opinion a

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May 17, 2026

About Gann Law Books in New Jersey

NJ Criminal Podcast host Meg McCormick Hoerner speaks with Howard Dubner and Larry Czaplewski of Gann Law Books about the evolution of New Jersey legal research, legal publishing, and attorney research tools. The discussion covers Gann Law Books’ history dating back to 1936, the editorial process behind New Jersey court rules and legal commentary, online jury charge products, and legal authority.

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May 9, 2026

From Vineland to Andover: Data Centers, Police, and the New War on Public Comment in New Jersey

 When entire towns say "no" and local power says "yes," asking who benefits stops being optional.SummaryAcross New Jersey, fights over large data-center projects are starting to look less like routine land-use debates and more like stress t…

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April 9, 2026

Flock Safety, Dunwoody, and New Jersey: The Hidden Surveillance Infrastructure No One Voted For

Across New Jersey, small black boxes are appearing on poles at neighborhood entrances, intersections, and commercial corridors. They’re marketed as Flock Safety cameras – a “smart” tool to deter crime, recover stolen cars, and help police respond faster.Local officials repeat the vendor’s talking points: automatic license plate readers, privacy by design, 30‑day data retention, “we own the data, not Flock.” Residents are told not to worry.

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March 15, 2026

A 47 24 State v Gerald Butler Case Breakdown

New Jersey Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in State v. Gerald W. Butler (A‑47‑24, decided February 25, 2026). This long-form discussion provides an experienced, practitioner-level look at how multiple trial errors—none individually reversible—combined to deprive a defendant of a fair trial under New Jersey law.

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March 6, 2026

AI SEO and EEAT : How Small Law Firms Can Win in an LLM-First World

3 Min SummaryClients in New Jersey are no longer “finding a lawyer” by scrolling through blue links—they’re getting near-complete answers from Google’s AI summaries and other large language models (LLMs) before they e…

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March 6, 2026

EEAT? - AI Summary SEO For Lawyers in 2026

Episode: AI, EEAT, and the Business of LawHost: Meg McCormick Hoerner, former NJ prosecutor and fmr NJ Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial AttorneyGuest: Tom Ritter, Jornio.com / Legal PodcastingYou’ll hear about:New Jersey’s upcoming technology CLE requirement and what recent notices to the bar say about AI in the practice of lawWhy 70–80% of legal research journeys never click through to a law firm website anymore—and what that means for firms that spent years on traditio

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March 4, 2026

Flock Safety Cameras Are A Real Time Civil Liberties Disaster

Updated May 5, 2026By Tom Ritter – NJ Criminal PodcastSummaryAcross New Jersey, small black boxes have quietly appeared on poles at neighborhood entrances, intersections, parks, and commercial corridors. They are Flock Safety cameras &nd…

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Feb. 28, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein - I Told You So

Summer 2025: Tom the producer released an eight‑part video series tracing Jeffrey Epstein’s rise from obscure teacher to protected predator at the center of an international trafficking and blackmail network. The topic arose from his …

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Jan. 27, 2026

Renee Good, Immigration and ICE with Attorney Derek DeCosmo

Immigration attorney Derek DeCosmo discusses the current state of immigration law, highlighting significant challenges such as visa processing halts, the reevaluation of asylum cases, and the elimination of bail for immigrant...

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David J Wilentz : Lindbergh's Good Lil-Boy

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Dec. 4, 2025

David J Wilentz : Lindbergh's Good Lil-Boy

This episode digs into the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping trial of Richard "Bruno" Hauptmann, exploring the ethical failures of prosecutor David J Wilentz, media influence, and questionable evidence that characterized the case.

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pt8 Epstein - Dr Bankenstein and Snow White

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Sept. 23, 2025

pt8 Epstein - Dr Bankenstein and Snow White

Tom goes deep into the systemic issues surrounding human trafficking, particularly focusing on the recent revelations from Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony and the connections to high-profile individuals, including financial ins...

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Sept. 22, 2025

pt7 Epstein - They Think We're Stupid

Tom the producer offers a disgusted pontification on the growing interest in conspiracy theories and what's driving people's engagement with controversial topics. He discusses the shift in public perception regarding narrativ...

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Aug. 21, 2025

pt6 Jeffrey Epstein : L'Chaim Las Vegas

This is getting uncomfortable. Tom The Producer taps a call with attorney Meg McCormick Horner, discussing various topics including the Epstein case, 9/11, and upcoming coverage. Full Epstein Coverage: https://youtu.be/q6L6w3...

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pt5 Jeffrey Epstein : Safe Haven - Israel

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Aug. 19, 2025

pt5 Jeffrey Epstein : Safe Haven - Israel

Tom the producer continues to find appalling information on Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on recent developments, including the Las Vegas arrest of Tom Alexandrovich, a high-ranking Israeli cybersecurity official, for pred@tory b...

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AI Definitions and Implications with David Helmer

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Aug. 18, 2025

AI Definitions and Implications with David Helmer

In this conversation, David Helmer, founder of NTTW Consulting, discusses the complexities and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) with host Louis Casadia.

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Aug. 12, 2025

Garden State Parkway Murders Unsolved

Christian Barth, an author and attorney, discusses his journey in writing true crime, particularly focusing on the Garden State Parkway Murders. He shares updates on his research, the challenges he faces in accessing information, and his transition from non-fiction to fiction writing.

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pt4 Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell and $exual Bl@ckm@il

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Aug. 12, 2025

pt4 Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell and $exual Bl@ckm@il

Tom the producer (everybody else is on summer vacay) explores the historical context of sexual blackmail as a tool of control, the financial systems that enable such operations, and the modern implications of surveillance and technological control.

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Aug. 7, 2025

pt3 Jeff Epstein : Assistant Manager

The discussion highlights the role of Israeli intelligence, the political fallout from Epstein's operations, and the potential future of such intelligence tactics.

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Aug. 3, 2025

pt2 Inside Epstein's Private Aviation Network with Chris Maag

Connections between Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and Teterboro Airport

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July 28, 2025

pt1 Epstein : The Making Of An Asset

Tom the producer reveals Jeffrey Epstein not just as a convicted offender, but as a likely central figure in a sophisticated covert operation involving arms trafficking, money laundering, and systematic protection by government agencies. Allegedly...🔍

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July 21, 2025

Karen Read Trial Circus Convo

Lou gets the story on the Karen Read verdict and trial from repeat guest, Chris Lyons.

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New Jersey Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in State v. Gerald W. Butler (A‑47‑24, decided February 25, 2026). This long-form discussion provides an experienced, practitioner-level look at how multiple trial errors—none individually reversible—combined to deprive a defendant of a fair trial under New Jersey law.

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April 9, 2026

Flock Safety, Dunwoody, and New Jersey: The Hidden Surveillance Infrastructure No One Voted For

Across New Jersey, small black boxes are appearing on poles at neighborhood entrances, intersections, and commercial corridors. They’re marketed as Flock Safety cameras – a “smart” tool to deter crime, recover stolen cars, and help police respond faster.Local officials repeat the vendor’s talking points: automatic license plate readers, privacy by design, 30‑day data retention, “we own the data, not Flock.” Residents are told not to worry.

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Great insight that I could not find anywhere else

I’m a former law student, from NJ (all my life), that took an extended leave of absence to get my substance abuse issue in check. I now am taking the LSAT again and will be applying to law schools (again).I aspire to be a criminal defense atty. in NJ either a public defender or solo practitioner.This podcast is helping me in SO MANY WAYS! There are episodes that provide a detailed look at the inside of the NJ Criminal Judiciary that I would not have found out until I became a criminal defense

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Dec. 24, 2021

Informative and Entertaining

Great variety of guests and very educational podcasts!

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June 13, 2022

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May 9, 2026

From Vineland to Andover: Data Centers, Police, and the New War on Public Comment in New Jersey

 When entire towns say "no" and local power says "yes," asking who benefits stops being optional.SummaryAcross New Jersey, fights over large data-center projects are starting to look less like routine land-use debates and more like stress t…

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March 6, 2026

AI SEO and EEAT : How Small Law Firms Can Win in an LLM-First World

3 Min SummaryClients in New Jersey are no longer “finding a lawyer” by scrolling through blue links—they’re getting near-complete answers from Google’s AI summaries and other large language models (LLMs) before they e…

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March 4, 2026

Flock Safety Cameras Are A Real Time Civil Liberties Disaster

Updated May 5, 2026By Tom Ritter – NJ Criminal PodcastSummaryAcross New Jersey, small black boxes have quietly appeared on poles at neighborhood entrances, intersections, parks, and commercial corridors. They are Flock Safety cameras &nd…

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